Event Details
Your Voice Can Make a Difference
Sponsoring Organization: CPAC
Tuesday, November 17, 2026
6 pm to 7:30 pm
No cost
Presented in collaboration with the Connecticut Parent Advocacy Center (CPAC), School and State Finance Project, and the Commission on Women, Children, Seniors, Equity and Opportunity (CWCSEO).
A two-part series designed to help participants take the next step from telling their story to using their voice, understanding the legislative process, and exploring different ways to participate and influence change in, programs, community and systems
Session 1: Navigating the Legislative Process
Learn how to:
Find and follow bills and committees
Locate public hearings,
Sign up to testify
Submit written testimony
Understand what happens when a bill moves forward, stalls, or dies
Hear from Others: A panel of parents, community leaders, and students/young adults who will share their experiences, how they have used their voices in different ways, and what they have learned along the way.
Date:11/17/26 Time: 6 pm to 7:30 pm
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Youth Advisory Board & REAL Transition Partners
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Next
STEPS
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Parents & Professionals
Training workshops which can be tailored to meet individual group needs and interests. Workshops can also be presented in Spanish.