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

Event Details

The Transition to Adult

Hosted by Light House
Thursday, February 20, 2025
5:00 - 6:00 PM
No cost

We’re thrilled to announce that Will Robinson, our Director of Adult and Transition Services, will be joining a fantastic panel hosted by EASTCONN in partnership with The Light House, @ucpect, and @journeyfoundct.
This informational Zoom meeting, titled "The Transition to Adult," is designed for families in Eastern CT to learn about the support services available for DDS-eligible individuals as they navigate adulthood.

?️ When: Thursday, February 20, 2025
⏰ Time: 5:00 - 6:00 PM
? Where: On Zoom!

Have questions? Reach out to Emma Boardman at [email protected] for more information.
✨ We’re so proud to be part of this collaborative effort to empower individuals and their families with the knowledge and resources they need for success. Spread the word and join us for this important conversation!

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January

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29
How to Be Your Child's Best Advocate - Part 1
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30
How to Be Your Child's Best Advocate - Part 2
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February

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6
Support Group: Facilitation
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8
2025 disABILITY SUMMIT
10:00am - 3:00pm
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11
Transition Tuesday
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12
Redefining Self Care
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20
The Transition to Adult
5:00 - 6:00 PM
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Feb
25
Agents of Change
11:30 AM to 1 PM
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March

Mar
6
Redefining Self Care
12 PM to 1 PM
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Mar
11
Transition Tuesday
7:00
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Mar
12
Persuasive Storytelling
11:30 AM to 1 PM
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Mar
12
Next STEPS: Parent Leadership Training
5:30-8:30pm
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20
Understanding Your Child's IEP
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25
Agents of Change
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27
Unlocking the World:​ Strategies for Comprehension​
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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.