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Watch Best Practices: Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC) in Schools here!
October is Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC) Month
AAC is used by people who, some or all of the time, cannot rely on their speech. It is a form of assistive technology that aids in communication and incorporates the individual's full communication abilities, which may include any existing speech or vocalizations, gestures, manual signs, and aided communication. 

Presented by Nicole Natale and Edna-Jo Piccirillo, CREC
October is Bullying Prevention Month
5 Important Facts about
Students with Disabilities and Bullying:

Top five things for parents, educators, and students to know

1. The impact – Bullying affects a student’s ability to learn
Many students with disabilities are already addressing unique challenges in school. When they are bullied, it can directly impact their ability to learn and grow.

Bullying is not a harmless rite of childhood that everyone experiences. Research shows that bullying can negatively impact a child’s access to education and lead to:
  • School avoidance and higher rates of absenteeism
  • Lower grades
  • Inability to concentrate
  • Loss of interest in academic achievement
  • Increase in dropout rates
Read facts 2-5 here!
Estudiantes con Discapacidades y el Bullying*: 5 hechos principales que padres, educadores y estudiantes necesitan saber
Help your child recognize signs of bullying here!
The Individualized Education Program (IEP) and Bullying
October is National Disability Employment Awareness Month  
The Competitive Integrated Employment (CIE) Toolkit has been developed as a Framework to assist State and local teams in collaboratively implementing transition services to improve
post-school employment outcomes for students with disabilities.
Access the Competitive Integrated Employment (CIE) Toolkit here!
October is Dyslexia
Awareness Month
Do you suspect that your child may have dyslexia? It is Dyslexia Awareness Month, so check out this Frequently Asked Questions About Dyslexia from the International Dyslexia Association. 

Training provided in English with simultaneous translation available in 10 Languages:


Spanish, Portuguese, Arabic, Creole-Haitian, Mandarin,

Albanian, Polish, Urdu, Bengali, & Vietnamese


American Sign Language (ASL) Available!

Language Access and Equity


*Offered in 10 Languages!!*

(Translated Fliers Below)



Wednesday 11/1/2023

9:00 - 11:00 am


Is language access a barrier to you understanding your child's educational program and opportunities?

Are you a parent or guardian who does not dominate the English language? Are you a professional who needs to better understand the importance of language access or how to provide it? Please join us for a virtual presentation where we will discuss language access and equity in the educational setting.


This presentation will help individuals:

  • The importance of language access
  • How language access impacts education and equal educational opportunities
  • The laws that support language access
  • Learn how to receive language access
Register for this training here!
View fliers in all 10 languages here!

CPAC Presents

Transition Tuesday


November 7, 2023

Time: 7:00 PM


Introduction to Transition Programs and College Disability Services


This panel presentation is designed to help families and professionals understand Transition Programs and college support basics. There will be a brief review of the requirements of a Transition Program, and the State-Approved Transition Programs on EdSight.


The presenters will discuss:

  • Favarh’s Transition Programs: River Bend Transition Academy, a transitional college-based program, and Project SEARCH, a Transition-to-Work Program
  • CT State Community College Disability and Accessibility Services


PRESENTERS : Julia Ashworth, Transition Coordinator River Bend Transition Academy, Sandra Finnimore, Manager of Project SEARCH, and Jillian Sullivan, Campus Disability Services Coordinator CT State Asnuntuck








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CPAC presenta:

Martes de Transición


7 de Noviembre de 2023

a las 7:00 PM


Introducción a los Programas de Transición y los Servicios Universitarios para discapacitados.


Esta presentación del panel está diseñada para ayudar a las familias y a los profesionales a entender los Programas de Transición y los conceptos básicos del apoyo universitario. Habrá una breve revisión de los requisitos de un Programa de Transición, y los Programas de Transición Aprobados por el Estado en EdSight.


Los presentadores discutirán:

  • Programas de Transición de Favarh: River Bend Transition Academy, un programa universitario de transición, y Project SEARCH, un programa de Transición-al-Trabajo
  • CT State Community College- servicios de discapacidad y accesibilidad.


PRESENTADORES: Julia Ashworth, Coordinadora de Transición River Bend Transition Academy, Sandra Finnimore, Gerente del Proyecto SEARCH, y Jillian Sullivan, Coordinadora de Servicios para Discapacitados del Campus CT State Asnuntuck

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