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Empowering and Educating Families

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Resource Fair 2026

Sponsoring Organization: Special Education Legal Fund
Saturday, March 28, 2026
2:00 pm- 5:00 PM
No Cost to Attend

S.E.L.F. & SEEK Special Education Resource Fair Join us for Special Education Legal Fund's 2026 Resource Fair on Saturday March 28th from 2-5pm at the Stamford JCC! Are you a parent or caregiver in need of resources for your special needs child? Are you interested in learning more about schools, therapists, providers, agencies, and nonprofit organizations that support your child with special education needs? ***This event is FREE for attendees with registration.

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March

Mar
12
CT Transition Community of Practice
9:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.
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Mar
12
Storytelling Workshop: Change Starts With Your Story
7:00pm
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Mar
12
Taller de Narración de Historias
7:00pm
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Mar
15
Stepping Into School: Parent Tools for Readiness
10:00am to 3:00PM
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Mar
16
Early Steps Together
6:30–7:30 PM
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Mar
18
PART THREE: Your Family’s Emotional Superpower
10:00 AM to 11:00 AM
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Mar
18
PARTE TRES: El superpoder emocional de tu familia
10:00 AM to 11:00 AM
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Mar
19
Special Education College Fair
5:00 pm to 8:00 pm
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Mar
19
Reading is a right, not a privilege.
6:00 PM to 7:30 PM EST
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Mar
19
La lectura es un derecho, no un privilegio
6:00 PM to 7:30 PM EST
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Mar
23
Early Steps Together
6:30–7:30 PM
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Mar
23
Early Steps Together
6:30–7:30 PM
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Mar
26
DDS Employment and Day Services: You’re  22, Now What?
6:00-7:30 PM
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Mar
26
Tienes 22 años, ¿y ahora qué?
6:00-7:30 PM
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Mar
28
Resource Fair 2026
2:00 pm- 5:00 PM
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Mar
30
Early Steps Together
6:30–7:30 PM
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April

Apr
1
An Inside Look at Structured Literacy
6:00 PM to 7:00 PM EST
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Apr
1
Explorando la enseñanza estructurada
Apr
6
Early Steps Together
6:30–7:30 PM
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Apr
13
Early Steps Together
6:30–7:30 PM
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Apr
20
Early Steps Together
6:30–7:30 PM
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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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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
18
Early Steps Together
6:30–7:30 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.