Events
Social Connections For Parents/Families @ The Lighthouse Inn
Friday, June 26, 2026
4:00 - 6:00pm
Cost: This is a no cost event
Location: The Lighthouse Inn, New London, CT
All families of neurodiverse teens and young adults are welcome to attend this informal opportunity to connect and meet each other in a relaxed setting at the beautiful, historic Lighthouse Inn in New London.
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Social Connections For Parents/Families
Saturday, June 27, 2026
5:00pm - 6:00pm EST
Cost: This is a no cost event
Location: Online event
All families of neurodiverse teens and young adults are welcome to attend this informal opportunity to connect and meet each other in a virtual setting.
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Summer Book Study: Dyslexia Advocate! (Second Edition)
Tuesday, July 7, 2026
9:30-10:30 AM
Cost: No cost
Location: Virtual
Summer Book Study: Dyslexia Advocate! (Second Edition)
Join us this summer for a four-week virtual book study as we read and discuss Dyslexia Advocate!, by Kelli Sandman-Hurley. Together, families and professionals will build knowledge about dyslexia, special education, IEPs, advocacy, and effective school partnerships in a supportive learning community. Whether you are a parent, caregiver, educator, or professional, this series will provide practical tools, shared learning, and meaningful conversation to support students with dyslexia.
**The first 20 registered participants will receive a separate email from CPAC with instructions to claim their free copy of Dyslexia Advocate!: Second Edition — available in either Kindle or paperback format.**
When: Every Tuesday in July (July 7 – July 28, 2026)
Time 9:30 – 10:30 AM
Weekly Topics:
July 7th, Week 1
Chapters 1 & 2
- What is Dyslexia?
- IDEA: The Basics
July 14th, Week 2
Chapters 3 & 4
- What to Do When You Suspect Dyslexia
- The IEP Meeting
July 21st, Week 3
Chapters 5 & 6
- What Does a Good IEP Look Like?
- After the IEP: Keep Your Eye on the Ball
July 28th, Week 4
Chapters 7 & 8
- Section 504
- Communicating with the School
**Chapters 9 & 10 will be incorporated throughout the series**
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Beach Party!
Saturday, July 11, 2026
10am to Sunset
Cost: This is a no cost event.
Location: Camp Harkness Pavilions - Waterford, CT
Join CT Hands and Voices for Beach day! There will be giant bubbles, beach games, and a giveaway.
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Inclusive Story Time
Saturday, July 18, 2026
10:30am to 12:30pm
Cost: This is a no cost event.
Location: 1084 Shennecossett Rd, Groton CT 06340
Join the HELLO Lab at UConn Storrs, UConn Avery Point, and the Connecticut National Estuarine Research Reserve for an inclusive story time followed by water-based crafts and activities. We will be reading the book "The Quest for the Cockle Implant", written by 9-year-old Maya Wasserman and illustrated by Lucy Rogers.
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Water Based Inclusive Story Time
Saturday, July 18, 2026
10:30AM TO 12:30PM
Cost: This is a no cost event.
Location: 1080 Shennecossett Rd, Groton, CT, 06340
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Join friends from the HELLO Lab, UConn Avery Point, and Connecticut National Estuarine Research Reserve for an inclusive Storytime near the water on We'll be reading the book written by nine-year-old Maya, who is profoundly deaf, and illustrated by Lucy Rogers! There will be ocean-themed crafts and fun activities for children of all ages! This free event welcomes all families, especially those with children who are D/deaf or hard of hearing. Interpreters will be available. RSVP here appreciated. If you have any questions, please feel free to email [email protected].
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