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

Event Details

Storytelling for Advocacy

Sponsoring Organization: CPAC
Preparing to Share Your Experience
Tuesday, February 18, 2025
6:00pm
No cost

In this session, participants will learn how to prepare to share their stories in legislative hearings, board meetings, and other advocacy settings. Participants will learn how to structure their message, communicate effectively, and present with confidence. The session will include practical strategies and opportunities for practice to support clear and impactful storytelling.

After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.

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April

Apr
13
Early Steps Together
6:30–7:30 PM
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Apr
14
Youth Advisory Board Meeting
6:00-7:00 PM
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Apr
20
Early Steps Together
6:30–7:30 PM
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Apr
21
Transition Tuesday
7:00-8:00pm
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Apr
21
Martes de Transición
7:00-8:00pm
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Apr
27
Inclusive School Safety Practices for Students with Disabili
4:30-7:30 pm
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Apr
27
Early Steps Together
6:30–7:30 PM
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Apr
28
Supporting Literacy for English and Multilingual
6:00-7:30 PM
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Apr
28
Apoyo a la lectura y escritura para estudiantes multilingües
6:00–7:30 PM
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May

May
4
Early Steps Together
6:30–7:30 PM
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May
11
Early Steps Together
6:30–7:30 PM
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May
12
Youth Advisory Board Meeting
6:00-7:00 PM
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May
18
Early Steps Together
6:30–7:30 PM
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June

Jun
9
Youth Advisory Board Meeting
6:00-7:00 PM
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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

Youth Advisory Board & 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.