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Event Details

Color Carnival event with the HELLO Lab

Sponsoring Organization: Hearing Experience and Language Learning Outcomes HELLO Lab
Sunday, May 3, 2026
11:00 AM to 1:00 PM
This is a no cost event.

It is that time of the year again! Join the HELLO Lab on Sunday, May 3rd, 2026 for our annual end-of-semester event, planned by our dedicated undergraduate research assistants in collaboration with Language First. Free and open to all, with a special welcome to families of children who are D/deaf and hard of hearing. Feel free to email us at [email protected] with any questions. Spread the word! Click on the "More details" button below to see the flyer.

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April

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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Apr
29
Finding Your Voice as a Parent Webinar: Specialized Schools
7:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. EST
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May

May
3
Color Carnival event with the HELLO Lab
11:00 AM to 1:00 PM
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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.