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Connecticut's Resource for Children with Disabilities;
Empowering and Educating Families

Event Details

2025 disABILITY SUMMIT

Inclusive gathering dedicated to support parents, caregivers, students and more
Saturday, February 8, 2025
10:00am - 3:00pm
No cost

We are excited to invite you to participate in the 5th Annual LEARN disABILITY Summit! This important statewide event will be held on Saturday, February 8, 2025 from 10:00 am - 3:00 pm at the Mohegan Sun Sky Convention Center in Uncasville, CT. Event admission and parking is free and open to the public.
The previous years’ event featured 65 vendors/exhibitors, informative breakout sessions, and free giveaways. This event is for caregivers, students, professionals, and community providers who support individuals with disabilities ranging from birth to age 21. Over 500 attendees from across the state have attended previous events.

Our goal is to provide attendees with a variety of agencies in service categories throughout the lifespan. We look forward to welcoming returning exhibitors, new participants, as well as event sponsors!
For any questions regarding the event, please email us at [email protected] and we are happy to help. Please note this mailbox is only monitored during business hours and it may take up to 48 hours to receive a response.

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2025 disABILITY SUMMIT
10:00am - 3:00pm
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Mar
12
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CPAC Programs and Services

Parent Training and Information (PTI) Center

Parent Training and
Information (PTI) Center

Parent Centers provide a variety of services including one-on-one support and assistance, workshops, publications, and websites.

Family Connections

Family
Connections

Family Connections is for parents in CT who have a child with a disability, ages birth to three years old who are receiving services through Connecticut's Birth to Three System.

Collaboration Between Families and Schools

Collaboration Between
Families and Schools

CPAC continues to be a resource to families and schools to help build positive relationships at the individual, school or district level.

REAL Transition Partners

REAL Transition
Partners

REAL Transition Partners, a collaboration between all 26 Region A parent centers, provides innovative services that involve diverse youth/young adults with disabilities and their families.

Next STEPs

Next
STEPs

This 8 session series helps parents and professionals gain the skills necessary for them to be effective members at the Planning and Placement Team meeting (PPT).

Training for Parents & Professionals

Training for
Parents & Professionals

Training workshops which can be tailored to meet individual group needs and interests. Workshops can also be presented in Spanish.