Events
Playground meetup with CT Hands and Voices
RVSP encouraged but not required
Sunday, October 18, 2026
10 am - 1pm
Cost: This is a no cost event
Location: 54 Abrahms Blvd West Hartford CT
A playground meetup hosted by CT Hands and Voices and joined by the Hello Lab. For families of children who are Deaf or Hard of Hearing of interest to meet, chat, and play! The event runs from 10 am to 1pm at the Jonathan's Dream playground on Sunday October 18th. Snacks will be provided. Address is 54 Abrahms Boulevard, West Hartford, CT.
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Early Steps Together
Monday, October 19, 2026
6:30–7:30 PM
Cost: No cost
Location: Online
Early Steps Together
Are you a parent of a young child (ages 0–5) who has received Birth to Three (B23) services? You’re not alone!
Join our virtual parent support group starting October 6th, designed to bring families together to share, learn, and grow through early support.
In this group, you’ll find:
✨ A safe space to connect with other parents
✨ Support navigating early intervention
✨ Resources for your child and family
✨ Encouragement from others who understand your journey
Where: Online – join from the comfort of your home
When: Mondays starting October 6th, 6:30–7:30 PM
Come share your story, connect, and take your next steps with confidence. Together, we’re stronger. ?
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Planning with Purpose
Tuesday, October 20, 2026
12:00pm
Cost: No cost
Location: Online
Planning with Purpose: Designing School Events and Activities Where Every Student and Family Can Access,Participate, and Belong
Thoughtful planning can make a big difference in who is able to attend, participate, and feel like they belong at school events and activities. Designed for school staff, family leaders, community organizations, and others who plan or support school events, this interactive session will explore practical ways to identify and remove potential barriers, create meaningful opportunities for participation, and foster welcoming environments for students and families.
*Live Spanish Interpretation Provided*
After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.
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Martes de Transición
Tu Camino, Tu Potencial
Tuesday, October 20, 2026
7:00
Cost: No cost
Location: Online
Descubra cómo los servicios de Level Up y Rehabilitación Vocacional (VR) de la Oficina de Servicios de Rehabilitación (BRS) pueden abrir puertas a oportunidades educativas, laborales y desarrollar mayor independencia. En esta sesión interactiva, los jóvenes con discapacidades y sus padres aprenderán cómo VR apoya la exploración de carreras, el desarrollo de habilidades y la preparación para un empleo significativo. Ofreceremos orientación práctica, ejemplos reales e información clara sobre los programas para ayudarle a comprender las posibilidades que existen y sentirse más seguro al prepararse para la transición a la vida adulta. Ya sea que tenga grandes metas o apenas estés comenzando a planificar, esta presentación le brindará herramientas para dar los próximos pasos hacia el futuro.
Presentadores:
Stefanie Knight, Consultora Asociada de Educación
Connecticut Aging and Disability Services
Stephanie A Trelli Consejera de Transición / Unidad de Servicios para Jóvenes – Región Occidental
Connecticut Aging and Disability Services
Maryann Viera, Consejera de Level Up – Región Sur
Connecticut Aging and Disability Services
October 20, 2026
7:00-8:00 pm
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Transition Tuesday
Your Path, Your Potential
Tuesday, October 20, 2026
7:00
Cost: No cost
Location: Online
Transition Tuesday is back!!
Your Path, Your Potential: Level Up & Vocational Rehabilitation
for the School‑to‑Career Transition
Discover how Bureau of Rehabilitation Services (BRS) Level Up and Vocational Rehabilitation (VR) services can open doors to education, employment, and greater independence. In this interactive session, youth with disabilities and their parents will learn how VR supports career exploration, skill-building, and preparation for meaningful work. We’ll offer practical guidance, real examples, and clear program insights to help you understand the possibilities ahead and feel confident about the transition into adulthood. Whether you’re dreaming big or just beginning to plan, this presentation will give you tools to take your next steps forward.
October 20, 2026
7:00-8:00 pm
Register here: https://bit.ly/4xQc5L2
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Fall Into Reading Family Day
Read To Grow
Saturday, October 24, 2026
10:00 AM to 1:00 PM
Cost: This is a no cost event
Location: 53 School Ground Road, Branford, CT 0640
Join us for a joyful celebration of books, family, and community at our Fall Into Reading Family Day! This free, family-friendly event is open to all and will feature: ? Live read-alouds ? Fun games and activities for kids ? Tasty snacks and refreshments ? Entertainment for all ages ? Free book giveaways Hosted by UConn's HELLO Lab: ? Inclusive storytime ? Free books ?Free hearing screenings ? Research learning Come spend a fun-filled morning with us as we share the magic of reading. We can’t wait to welcome you! » View event flyer
Fall into Reading Family Day
Free and open to the public- sponsored by Read to Grow
Saturday, October 24, 2026
10am - 1pm
Cost: This is a no cost event
Location: 53 School Ground Rd. Brandford CT 06405
On October 24th Read to Grow is hosting a Fall into Reading Family Day by UConn's HELLO Lab and Connecticut Dental Health Partnership. Event highlights include free books for all families to bring home, read-alouds, arts-and-crafts, and refreshments! Join us at Read to Grow in 53 School Ground road in Brandford CT. This event is free and open to the public.
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Early Steps Together
Monday, October 26, 2026
6:30–7:30 PM
Cost: No cost
Location: Online
Early Steps Together
Are you a parent of a young child (ages 0–5) who has received Birth to Three (B23) services? You’re not alone!
Join our virtual parent support group starting October 6th, designed to bring families together to share, learn, and grow through early support.
In this group, you’ll find:
✨ A safe space to connect with other parents
✨ Support navigating early intervention
✨ Resources for your child and family
✨ Encouragement from others who understand your journey
Where: Online – join from the comfort of your home
When: Mondays starting October 6th, 6:30–7:30 PM
Come share your story, connect, and take your next steps with confidence. Together, we’re stronger. ?
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Finding Your Voice as a Parent Webinar
Tuesday, October 27, 2026
7:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. EST
Cost: This is a no cost event
Location: Online Event
Finding Your Voice as a Parent Webinar: Navigating Divorce for Parents of Special Education Students
Date: Tuesday October 27th 2026 7:00 p.m.-8:00 p.m. EST. This webinar is on Zoom (online/virtual event).
Register here on Zoom: https://bit.ly/5A201D
Co-hosted online with the Stamford JCC (Stamford, CT).
Speakers: Attorney Lawrence Berliner, Connecticut Special Education Law
Jane Faherty, Stamford JCC JumpStart Director & Special Education Advocate
Attorney Carole Orland and Attorney Laurie Markus, Divorce & Family Law at Broder Orland Murray and DeMattie LLC, Westport & Greenwich CT.
Often, the divorce rate is higher for marriages of parents involving children with special needs. When special needs children are involved in divorce, there are added concerns to address. We are pleased to bring to the table two experienced divorce and family law attorneys to discuss the challenges facing parents of special needs children who are divorcing …always keeping in mind the best interests of the child.
Let’s Start a Conversation to Help Guide Parents:
• Develop an overall Parenting Plan
• Create a Team of Specialists so parents can work together in understanding their child’s needs and the team that will support them
• Collaborate on an educational plan in the child’s best interest
• Consider your child’s unique circumstances
• Role of Guardian Ad Litem
• Role of Court and Court Services
• Q & A
Questions? Please contact Rachel Berliner, Public Relations Assistant at [email protected]
This webinar is free and open to the public.
More information: https://www.stamfordjcc.org/events/2026/10/27/inclusion/finding-your-voice-as-a-parent-webinar/
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Pilot Program
Connecticut Facilitated Planning and Placement Team (PPT) Meetings
Thursday, October 29, 2026
12:00pm
Cost: No Cost
Location: Online
Connecticut Facilitated Planning and Placement Team (PPT) Meetings, Pilot Program
Join us to learn about a new pilot program that uses trained, neutral facilitators to support Planning and Placement Team (PPT) meetings. Kirsten Dovenberg, Program Manager for Due Process Hearings and Mediations at the State Department of Education’s Bureau of Special Education, will explain how this new dispute resolution option can assist families and schools to work through conflict.
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Best Practices
Connecticut Facilitated Planning and Placement Team (PPT) Meetings
Thursday, October 29, 2026
12:00pm
Cost: No cost
Location:
Connecticut Facilitated Planning and Placement Team (PPT) Meetings, Pilot Program
Join us to learn about a new pilot program that uses trained, neutral facilitators to support Planning and Placement Team (PPT) meetings. Kirsten Dovenberg, Program Manager for Due Process Hearings and Mediations at the State Department of Education’s Bureau of Special Education, will explain how this new dispute resolution option can assist families and schools to work through conflict.
Live Spanish interpretation is provided.
Dual capacity training series for families and educators.
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Mejores prácticas
Reuniones Facilitadas del Equipo de Planificación y Ubicación (PPT) de CT
Thursday, October 29, 2026
12:00pm
Cost: No cost
Location:
Reuniones Facilitadas del Equipo de Planificación y Ubicación (PPT) de Connecticut
Acompáñenos para conocer un nuevo programa piloto que utiliza facilitadores neutrales que están capacitados para apoyar las reuniones del Equipo de Planificación y Ubicación (PPT).
Kirsten Dovenberg, Gerente del Programa de Audiencias de Debido Proceso y Mediaciones de la Oficina de Educación Especial del Departamento de Educación del Estado de Connecticut, explicará cómo esta nueva opción para la resolución de disputas puede ayudar a las familias y a las escuelas a trabajar juntas para resolver conflictos.
Se ofrece interpretación en español en vivo.
Serie de formación de doble capacidad para familias y educadores.
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Early Steps Together
Monday, November 2, 2026
6:30–7:30 PM
Cost: No cost
Location: Online
Early Steps Together
Are you a parent of a young child (ages 0–5) who has received Birth to Three (B23) services? You’re not alone!
Join our virtual parent support group starting October 6th, designed to bring families together to share, learn, and grow through early support.
In this group, you’ll find:
✨ A safe space to connect with other parents
✨ Support navigating early intervention
✨ Resources for your child and family
✨ Encouragement from others who understand your journey
Where: Online – join from the comfort of your home
When: Mondays starting October 6th, 6:30–7:30 PM
Come share your story, connect, and take your next steps with confidence. Together, we’re stronger. ?
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Early Steps Together
Monday, November 9, 2026
6:30–7:30 PM
Cost: No cost
Location: Online
Early Steps Together
Are you a parent of a young child (ages 0–5) who has received Birth to Three (B23) services? You’re not alone!
Join our virtual parent support group starting October 6th, designed to bring families together to share, learn, and grow through early support.
In this group, you’ll find:
✨ A safe space to connect with other parents
✨ Support navigating early intervention
✨ Resources for your child and family
✨ Encouragement from others who understand your journey
Where: Online – join from the comfort of your home
When: Mondays starting October 6th, 6:30–7:30 PM
Come share your story, connect, and take your next steps with confidence. Together, we’re stronger. ?
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College Success for Neurodivergent Students
Saturday, November 14, 2026
9:00 am to 12:30 pm
Cost: this is a no cost event
Location: 345 Fitch Street, New Haven, CT 06515
The Center of Excellence on Autism Spectrum Disorders at SCSU welcomes you to the College Success for Neurodivergent Students on Saturday, November 14th, 2026 9:00 am-12:30 pm at the Adanti Student Center Theater.
Completing high school and transitioning to college is a difficult time for any high school student and CEASD at SCSU recognizes the unique challenges that neurodivergent students may face during this pivotal time. We hope to alleviate any stress and anxiety surrounding this difficult decision through the College Success for Neurodivergent Students program. This program is designed to inform neurodivergent high school students about the transition to college, supports available for students, and additional valuable information that students and families should be aware of when deciding to apply to college.
The goal of this program is to provide students and their families with the information that they need in order to decide if college is the next best step after high school graduation. This program will feature information about accommodations, residential life, and admissions at SCSU. There will also be a panel discussion that includes SCSU students, faculty, and staff.
We hope that you will consider joining us for this insightful program! Space is limited for this program. Registration is limited to students and their parents/guardians.
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Early Steps Together
Monday, November 16, 2026
6:30–7:30 PM
Cost: No cost
Location: Online
Early Steps Together
Are you a parent of a young child (ages 0–5) who has received Birth to Three (B23) services? You’re not alone!
Join our virtual parent support group starting October 6th, designed to bring families together to share, learn, and grow through early support.
In this group, you’ll find:
✨ A safe space to connect with other parents
✨ Support navigating early intervention
✨ Resources for your child and family
✨ Encouragement from others who understand your journey
Where: Online – join from the comfort of your home
When: Mondays starting October 6th, 6:30–7:30 PM
Come share your story, connect, and take your next steps with confidence. Together, we’re stronger. ?
» Register for event
Early Steps Together
Monday, November 23, 2026
6:30–7:30 PM
Cost: No cost
Location: Online
Early Steps Together
Are you a parent of a young child (ages 0–5) who has received Birth to Three (B23) services? You’re not alone!
Join our virtual parent support group starting October 6th, designed to bring families together to share, learn, and grow through early support.
In this group, you’ll find:
✨ A safe space to connect with other parents
✨ Support navigating early intervention
✨ Resources for your child and family
✨ Encouragement from others who understand your journey
Where: Online – join from the comfort of your home
When: Mondays starting October 6th, 6:30–7:30 PM
Come share your story, connect, and take your next steps with confidence. Together, we’re stronger. ?
» Register for event
Early Steps Together
Monday, November 30, 2026
6:30–7:30 PM
Cost: No cost
Location: Online
Early Steps Together
Are you a parent of a young child (ages 0–5) who has received Birth to Three (B23) services? You’re not alone!
Join our virtual parent support group starting October 6th, designed to bring families together to share, learn, and grow through early support.
In this group, you’ll find:
✨ A safe space to connect with other parents
✨ Support navigating early intervention
✨ Resources for your child and family
✨ Encouragement from others who understand your journey
Where: Online – join from the comfort of your home
When: Mondays starting October 6th, 6:30–7:30 PM
Come share your story, connect, and take your next steps with confidence. Together, we’re stronger. ?
» Register for event
Early Steps Together
Monday, December 7, 2026
6:30–7:30 PM
Cost: No cost
Location: Online
Early Steps Together
Are you a parent of a young child (ages 0–5) who has received Birth to Three (B23) services? You’re not alone!
Join our virtual parent support group starting October 6th, designed to bring families together to share, learn, and grow through early support.
In this group, you’ll find:
✨ A safe space to connect with other parents
✨ Support navigating early intervention
✨ Resources for your child and family
✨ Encouragement from others who understand your journey
Where: Online – join from the comfort of your home
When: Mondays starting October 6th, 6:30–7:30 PM
Come share your story, connect, and take your next steps with confidence. Together, we’re stronger. ?
» Register for event
Early Steps Together
Monday, December 14, 2026
6:30–7:30 PM
Cost: No cost
Location: Online
Early Steps Together
Are you a parent of a young child (ages 0–5) who has received Birth to Three (B23) services? You’re not alone!
Join our virtual parent support group starting October 6th, designed to bring families together to share, learn, and grow through early support.
In this group, you’ll find:
✨ A safe space to connect with other parents
✨ Support navigating early intervention
✨ Resources for your child and family
✨ Encouragement from others who understand your journey
Where: Online – join from the comfort of your home
When: Mondays starting October 6th, 6:30–7:30 PM
Come share your story, connect, and take your next steps with confidence. Together, we’re stronger. ?
» Register for event
Early Steps Together
Monday, December 21, 2026
6:30–7:30 PM
Cost: No cost
Location: Online
Early Steps Together
Are you a parent of a young child (ages 0–5) who has received Birth to Three (B23) services? You’re not alone!
Join our virtual parent support group starting October 6th, designed to bring families together to share, learn, and grow through early support.
In this group, you’ll find:
✨ A safe space to connect with other parents
✨ Support navigating early intervention
✨ Resources for your child and family
✨ Encouragement from others who understand your journey
Where: Online – join from the comfort of your home
When: Mondays starting October 6th, 6:30–7:30 PM
Come share your story, connect, and take your next steps with confidence. Together, we’re stronger. ?
» Register for event
Early Steps Together
Monday, January 4, 2027
6:30–7:30 PM
Cost: No cost
Location: Online
Early Steps Together
Are you a parent of a young child (ages 0–5) who has received Birth to Three (B23) services? You’re not alone!
Join our virtual parent support group starting October 6th, designed to bring families together to share, learn, and grow through early support.
In this group, you’ll find:
✨ A safe space to connect with other parents
✨ Support navigating early intervention
✨ Resources for your child and family
✨ Encouragement from others who understand your journey
Where: Online – join from the comfort of your home
When: Mondays starting October 6th, 6:30–7:30 PM
Come share your story, connect, and take your next steps with confidence. Together, we’re stronger. ?
» Register for event