DEC PRECONFERENCE SESSION* Preparing the EI/ECSE Workforce: Leadership in Pre-Service Preparation and Inservice Professional Development Monday, October 26, 2026 9:00 am – 3:00 pm *Registration is required using this link. Pre-conference wo…
36th Anniversary of theAmericans with Disabilities Act (ADA)THEME: ADA: Progress and the Journey AheadDATE: Monday, July 27, 2026TIME: 1:00 – 2:30 pmLOCATION: Legislative Office Building (LOB)300 Capitol Ave, Hartford, CTSPONSORS:ADAPT of C…
The Connecticut Aspiring Leaders Academy welcomed its newest cohort on July 16–17 for a two-day orientation at Avon Old Farms. This year’s cohort includes teachers and administrators from across Connecticut who are currently serving in spec…
This post-baccalaureate program is focused on enhancing the knowledge, skills, and competence of practitioners and administrators working in the CT Birth to Three System. Completion of the training program provides knowledge that can be app…
This post-baccalaureate program is focused on enhancing the knowledge, skills, and competence of practitioners and administrators working in the CT Birth to Three System. Completion of the training program provides knowledge that can be app…
The National Council on Disability (NCD) has posted a Request for Information in the Federal Register seeking public comments on the need for improved disability clinical-care and competency training for medical and healthcare professionals…
People with disabilities in Connecticut are at heightened risk from the upcoming SNAP benefit cuts, even though they are technically exempt from new federal work requirements. Under the changes taking effect in November 2025, Connecticut ho…
Happy National Preschool Health and Fitness Day! Teaching little ones healthy habits is so important for their physical and social development. Need some ideas for physical activities for your preschooler? The Special Olympics Young Athlete…
Exciting News! Bethanne Vergean, our dedicated Connecticut Learn the Signs. Act Early Ambassador, joined her fellow ambassadors from across the country in Atlanta this week for the annual meeting hosted by the CDC and the American Academy o…
Over the course of Monday, July 15 and Tuesday, July 16, the third cohort of the Connecticut Aspiring Leaders Academy met for their orientation retreat! July is Disability Pride Month! Disability Pride Month is held in July because it marks…
FALL 2023 Health Care Challenges for People with Developmental Disabilities Speaker series The Connecticut Council on Developmental Disabilities, UConn Center for Excellence in Developmental Disabilities (UCEDD) and CT Health Policy Project…
The CT Leadership Academy prepares current and emerging leaders in early intervention (Part C) and preschool special education (Part B/619) to drive innovation, strengthen practice, and provide sustained leadership across Connecticut’s earl…