Events

Our current selection of Events is shown below. If you have a suggestion for an event which should be added here, please see our Event Submission page.

Language and Communication Plan Event

Thursday, May 15, 2025
6:00 PM to 8:30 PM
Cost: This is a no cost event.
Location: 250 Columbus Blvd, Hartford CT, 06103

It all starts with a Language & Communication PLAN
Presented By: Hear Here Hartford, in collaboration with our deaf/hard of hearing community
WHO
K-12 deaf/hard of hearing students and their parents.

WHAT
Self-advocacy event around Language & Communication Plan (L&CP) in IEP/504 plans.
1) Learn what the Language & Communication Plan is.
2) Gather tools for your next IEP/504 meeting.

COST
FREE (thanks to American Rescue Plan Act Funding through CT Department of Aging and Disability Services).

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Finding Your Voice as a Parent Webinar

Wednesday, June 4, 2025
7:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. EST
Cost: No cost
Location: Online event

Finding Your Voice as a Parent Webinar

Thinking Ahead: Legal and Financial Planning for Your Child’s Future

Date: Wednesday June 4th 2025 7:00 p.m.-8:30 p.m. EST

Register here on Zoom: https://bit.ly/35A41M

Co-hosted online with the Stamford JCC (Stamford, CT).

Speakers:

Attorney Lawrence Berliner, Connecticut Special Education Law

Jane Faherty, Stamford JCC JumpStart Program Executive Director & Special Education Advocate

Attorney James Funnell, Special Needs Trusts & Estates at Brody Wilkinson P.C., Southport CT

Stephen Ehrens, CPA and Wealth Management Advisor at Northwestern Mutual, Fairfield CT

Engaging in a Comprehensive Discussion and Understanding of:

• Special needs trusts

• Power of Attorney/Guardianships

• Supported decision-making

• Estate planning

• Financial planning

• ABLE Accounts

• SSI and Medicaid

Questions? Please contact Rachel Berliner, Public Relations Assistant at [email protected]

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