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Working collaboratively to promote advocacy, capacity building, & systems change to improve the quality of life for people with disabilities and their families.

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One week until Disability Pride Month! In the spirit of Disability Pride Month, check out the Origins of the ADA as told by the many people who helped make it happen! acl.gov/ada/origins-of…

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Join the Center for Children’s Advocacy for a Utility Clinic 💡 📅 Wednesday, July 9 ⏰ 2:00-5:00 PM 📍 HRA Community Room, 180 Clinton St., New Britain, CT

Join the Center for Children’s Advocacy for a Utility Clinic 💡

📅 Wednesday, July 9
⏰ 2:00-5:00 PM
📍 HRA Community Room, 180 Clinton St., New Britain, CT
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Today Kamila Guerra, our outstanding Summer Research Fellowship participant, presented her poster, “A National Review of Training Requirements for Community Health Workers.” 👏 Huge congratulations to Kamila for her hard work and impactful research!

Today Kamila Guerra, our outstanding Summer Research Fellowship participant, presented her poster, “A National Review of Training Requirements for Community Health Workers.”

👏 Huge congratulations to Kamila for her hard work and impactful research!
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🌟 CT KASA (Connecticut Kids As Self-Advocates) is open to ages 13-26, who are living with a disability or a chronic health condition. CT KASA focuses on self-advocacy and empowerment! 📅 Virtual, monthly meetings, 7-8 PM ✉️ Contact [email protected] or 1-800-399-PATH (7284)

🌟 CT KASA (Connecticut Kids As Self-Advocates) is open to ages 13-26, who are living with a disability or a chronic health condition. CT KASA focuses on self-advocacy and empowerment!  
📅 Virtual, monthly meetings, 7-8 PM
✉️ Contact info@pathct.org or 1-800-399-PATH (7284)
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Today we celebrate World Fragile X Day. World Fragile X Day celebrates families impacted by Fragile X, highlights advances of research, and raises awareness. Learn about events in your area to honor this important day here: worldfragilexday.com

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Roughly $1 trillion in Medicaid cuts will have devastating outcomes for people with disabilities. nytimes.com/2025/07/21/wel…

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The FY 2026 budget threatens to defund all 68 IHD centers, including UConnUCEDD, a vital source of support, research & services for people with developmental disabilities. This is unacceptable. Tell Congress to protect these programs & fully fund them. #DisabilityRights

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July 26 marks the 35th anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act. The anniversary causes many to celebrate and reflect on the progress made. ctpublic.org/2025-07-22/35-…

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Children with disabilities who rely on Medicaid will suffer the greatest from the Medicaid cuts. ctinsider.com/opinion/articl…

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”For more than 30 years, [Medicaid] has paid for services in schools for students with disabilities as well as low-income students.” disabilityscoop.com/2025/07/22/how…

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Today we celebrate the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) 35th Anniversary 💙 Celebrate with us by visiting: adaanniversary.org #ADA35 #ThanksToTheADA Logo: ADA National Network (adata.org)

Today we celebrate the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) 35th Anniversary 💙
 Celebrate with us by visiting: adaanniversary.org 

#ADA35 #ThanksToTheADA
Logo: ADA National Network (adata.org)
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The Limitless Day Program in Newington works with adults with disabilities by helping them with tasks and planning fun activities to build community and support. nbcconnecticut.com/community/conn…

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Come and celebrate the Americans with Disabilities Act’s 35th anniversary! 💙 📅 Wednesday, July 30 ⏰ 1:00-3:00 PM 📍 Legislative Office Building, Room 2D 300 Capitol Ave, Hartford, CT

Come and celebrate the Americans with Disabilities Act’s 35th anniversary! 💙

📅 Wednesday, July 30 
⏰ 1:00-3:00 PM
📍 Legislative Office Building, Room 2D
300 Capitol Ave, Hartford, CT
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The American Academy of Pediatrics is urging providers to promote use of augmentative and alternative communication technologies. disabilityscoop.com/2025/07/29/ped…

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From wheelchair races to adaptive tennis, the Ivan Lendl Adaptive Sports Camp in West Hartford gives children and teens with disabilities an inclusive camp environment. wtnh.com/news/connectic…

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Yesterday, we came together at the Legislative Office Building in Hartford to honor the 35th anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). 💙 The ADA is not just a law—it’s a promise. A promise of equal opportunity, dignity, and respect. #ADA35 #ADA2025

Yesterday, we came together at the Legislative Office Building in Hartford to honor the 35th anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). 💙

The ADA is not just a law—it’s a promise. A promise of equal opportunity, dignity, and respect.
#ADA35 #ADA2025
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On Wednesday, July 30th, we gathered to celebrate the 35th anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). If you couldn’t make it, please enjoy the recording here: ct-n.com/ctnplayer.asp?…

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Dana Parrott’s nonprofit, Made for More, is working to form a power soccer team to CT. ⚽ An all-star athlete with a love for sports, she found freedom in power soccer—now she hopes to bring power soccer to others with neuromuscular diseases. msn.com/en-us/health/o…