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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20151118T180000
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SUMMARY:DDS North Region Regional Advisory & Planning Council Public Meeting
DESCRIPTION:DDS Regional Advisory and Planning Council (RAC) Meetings\n\n\nThese meetings take place in every region six times a year.  Their purpose is to advise Regional Directors on the needs of persons with intellectual disability within the region.  They are open the the public and attended by Regional Directors. Families and self-advocates who receive DDS services are strongly encouraged to attend.  Many families have found these meetings to be helpful in obtaining information and for opening the lines of communication between Regional Directors and families.
URL:https://mydsact.org/event/dds-north-region-regional-advisory-planning-council-public-meeting-3/
LOCATION:Regional Office East Hartford 3rd Floor
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20151118T180000
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LAST-MODIFIED:20150727T173907Z
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SUMMARY:DDS South Region Regional Advisory & Planning Council Public Meeting
DESCRIPTION:DDS Regional Advisory and Planning Council (RAC) Meetings These meetings take place in every region six times a year. Their purpose is to advise Regional Directors on the needs of persons with intellectual disability within the region. They are open the the public and attended by Regional Directors. Families and self-advocates who receive DDS services are strongly encouraged to attend. Many families have found these meetings to be helpful in obtaining information and for opening the lines of communication between Regional Directors and families.
URL:https://mydsact.org/event/south-region-regional-advisory-planning-council-public-meeting/
LOCATION:Henry Carter Hull Library\, 10 Killingworth Turnpike\, Clinton\, CT\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20151119T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20151119T130000
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SUMMARY:DDS West Region Regional Advisory & Planning Council Public Meeting
DESCRIPTION:DDS Regional Advisory and Planning Council (RAC) Meetings\n\n\nThese meetings take place in every region six times a year.  Their purpose is to advise Regional Directors on the needs of persons with intellectual disability within the region.  They are open the the public and attended by Regional Directors. Families and self-advocates who receive DDS services are strongly encouraged to attend.  Many families have found these meetings to be helpful in obtaining information and for opening the lines of communication between Regional Directors and families.
URL:https://mydsact.org/event/dds-west-region-regional-advisory-planning-council-public-meeting-2/
LOCATION:Ella Grasso Center
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20151207T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20151207T210000
DTSTAMP:20260430T084702
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SUMMARY:“The Myths and Misconceptions of Down Syndrome”
DESCRIPTION:Forever 21  \nPresents \n“The Myths and Misconceptions of Down Syndrome” \nGuest speaker: Kathleen Whitbread from Saint Joseph’s College \nMonday: December 7\, 2015 \n6:00 pm \n300 George Street New Haven \nYale New Haven Health Institute for Excellence \nRoom 155 \nFor more info: (203) 687-0479 \n(203) 362-8219 \n“You are never alone”
URL:https://mydsact.org/event/the-myths-and-misconceptions-of-down-syndrome/
LOCATION:Yale New Haven Health Institute for Excellence\, 300 George Street\, New Haven
GEO:41.304974;-72.931337
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20161005T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20161109T200000
DTSTAMP:20260430T084702
CREATED:20161005T185636Z
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SUMMARY:The Arc Connecticut 2016 Workshop Series: Housing Alternatives
DESCRIPTION:The Arc Connecticut 2016 Fall Workshop Series\nAll are welcome! Please share!\n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nHousing Alternatives:\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nHow to create supportive\, independent living arrangements for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThis workshop is designed to help families who are waiting for services learn about alternatives to DDS funded supports. Families will receive information on how to create housing opportunities\, about a new Medicaid option called Community First Choice\, how to self-direct a budget\, hire your own staff and start creating a full life for your family member with intellectual and developmental disabilities – NOW! (Click here for a printable flyer.)\n\nDates & Locations\n*****Each week the workshop is the same\, it’s just at a different location.*****\n\n\nOctober 12th –6:00pm-8:00pm -STAR\, Inc. -182 Wolfpit Avenue\, Norwalk\n\n\n\n\n\nOctober 19th –6:00pm-8:00pm -SARAH Inc. -Guilford Community Center -32 Church Street\, Guilford\n\n\n\n\nOctober 26th –6:00pm-8:00pm -The Arc of Farmington Valley/FAVARH -225 Commerce Drive\, Canton\n\n\n\n\nNovember 2 –6:00pm-8:00pm -MARC Community Resources -199 Shunpike- Cromwell\n\n\n\n\nNovember 9th –6:00pm-8:00pm -Arc of Quinebaug Valley -687 Cook Hill Road\, Danielson\n\nThese workshops are free of charge but you must RSVP at melissa.marshall@snet.net.
URL:https://mydsact.org/event/the-arc-connecticut-2016-workshop-series-housing-alternatives/
LOCATION:Connecticut
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20161011T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20161115T193000
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SUMMARY:The Arc Connecticut 2016 Workshop Series: After the Cap & Gown
DESCRIPTION:After the Cap & Gown: \nPreparing for the future for young people with intellectual and developmental disabilities as they face the transition from school to adult services\n \nThis workshop is for parents and caregivers of teens and young adults\, age 13-21\, who meet the eligibility criteria for the Department of Developmental Services (DDS) and will be seeking DDS services upon high school graduation.\n\nTopics covered will include: what services will be available to young adults when they transition from school to adult services; what funding will be available for adult services when new graduates turn turn 21; and how to advocate for funding for your child or loved one with with intellectual and developmental disabilities. (Click here for a printable flyer.)\n\nDates & Locations\n*****Each week is the same presentation but at a different location.*****\n\n\nOctober 11 -6:00pm-7:30pm -Chapel Haven Bershaw Boswell Community Center\, 2nd floor – 1040 Whalley Ave\, New Haven\n\n\n\n\nOctober 18 -6:00pm-7:30pm -The Arc Quinebaug Valley -687 Cook Hill Rd.\, Danielson\n\n\n\n\nOctober 25 -6:30pm-8:00pm -ARI of Connecticut\, Inc. -Stamford -174 Richmond Hill Ave.\n\n\n\n\n\nNovember 1 -6:00pm-7:30pm -The Arc of Meriden Wallingford – 200 Research Pkwy\, Meriden\n\n\n\n\n\nNovember 15 -6:00pm-7:30pm -Southington Highschool -420 Pleasant St.\, Southington\n\n\nThese workshops are free of charge but you must RSVP at thearcct@gmail.com.\n 
URL:https://mydsact.org/event/the-arc-connecticut-2016-workshop-series-after-the-cap-gown/
LOCATION:Connecticut
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20161118T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20161119T150000
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CREATED:20161116T195215Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231023T162743Z
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SUMMARY:The 13th Annual Conference on Best Practices in the Education of Children with Down Syndrome
DESCRIPTION:The Down Syndrome Advocacy Foundation \nThe Center for Community Inclusion at LIU Post\, and Alexander’s Angels Co-sponsored Event \nSpeakers: Dan Habib\, Producer/Director; Jessica Perrone\, Self-Advocate; Dr. Elizabeth Berquist\, Center for Applied Special Technology (CAST) Universal Design for Learning CADRE Member; Project Unify – Inclusive Sports \nFriday\, November 18th\, 2016 \nTilles Center Atrium \nLIU Post 720 Northern Blvd\, Brookville\, NY 11548 \n  \nSaturday\, November 19\, 2016 \nHumanities Hall \nLIU Post 720 Northern Blvd\, Brookville\, NY 11548 \nView Brochure Here.
URL:https://mydsact.org/event/the-13th-annual-conference-on-best-practices-in-the-education-of-children-with-down-syndrome/
LOCATION:Connecticut
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20161119
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20161120
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CREATED:20161005T190255Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20161005T190255Z
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SUMMARY:The Arc Connecticut: Housing Alternatives Conference
DESCRIPTION:SAVE THE DATE!\n\nHousing Alternatives Conference\nSaturday\, November 19\nNeat Market Place\n120 Holcomb St.\, Hartford\, CT\n\n\nWith endless waiting lists for all DDS services and no plan in place to serve people\, many families are looking for alternatives to the traditional DDS service route. The Arc Connecticut will be teaming up with The Family Empowerment Task Force to give families information about alternative sources of funding and resources that are available to people with I/DD. A panel of families who are opting out of the endless wait and are supporting their loved ones in starting their lives NOW\, will speak and give advice based on their own experiences.\n \nSTAY TUNED FOR MORE INFORMATION!
URL:https://mydsact.org/event/the-arc-connecticut-housing-alternatives-conference/
LOCATION:Neat Market Place\, 120 Holcomb Street\, Hartford\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="The Arc Connecticut":MAILTO:thearcct@gmail.com.
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20170118
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20170501
DTSTAMP:20260430T084702
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SUMMARY:Artist Bruce Gillespie on Exhibit at Knights of Columbus Museum in New Haven
DESCRIPTION:Artist Bruce Gillespie\, who has Down syndrome\, has his work on exhibit at the Knights of Columbus Museum in New Haven.  Due to end January 29th\, the display has been extended until April 30th.  The New Haven Register recently previewed his work\, you can read about the exhibit and see his work at Teacher and student team up again for art exhibit at Knights of Columbus museum. \nA special event including a ceremony is being planned for Down Syndrome Day\, March 21st.   Mayor Tony Harp of New Haven will deliver a personal proclamation to Bruce. \nThe Knights of Columbus Museum is open daily 10 am to 5 pm. \nAdmission and parking are free. \n 
URL:https://mydsact.org/event/artist-bruce-gillespie-on-exhibit-at-knights-of-columbus-museum-in-new-haven/
LOCATION:Connecticut
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20170312T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20170312T160000
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CREATED:20170118T134930Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170118T135050Z
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SUMMARY:21 Strong WDSD @ New Canaan YMCA
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://mydsact.org/event/21-strong-wdsd-new-canaan-ymca/
LOCATION:New Canaan YMCA\, 564 South Avenue\, New Canaan\, CT\, 06840\, United States
GEO:41.1288135;-73.4846716
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20170524
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20170525
DTSTAMP:20260430T084702
CREATED:20170515T011815Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170515T011815Z
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SUMMARY:Toilet Training Your Child with Special Needs-Glastonbury
DESCRIPTION:The Connecticut Family Support Network is offering Toilet Training Your Child with Special Needs by Ashley Hickey.  Registration is required and space is limited.  See Toilet Training pdf for more information. \nWednesday\, May 24th\, (time TBD) in Glastonbury.  Contact Pat Stavola pstavola@ctfsn.org \nWednesday\, June 7th\, 6-8 pm in New London.  Contact April Dipolllina adipollina@lmhosp.org \nNorwalk time and date TBD.  Contact LaVerne Moore lmoore@ctfsn.org
URL:https://mydsact.org/event/toilet-training-your-child-with-special-needs-glastonbury/
LOCATION:Connecticut
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20170607T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20170607T200000
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CREATED:20170515T012046Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170515T012046Z
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SUMMARY:Toilet Training Your Child with Special Needs - New London
DESCRIPTION:The Connecticut Family Support Network is offering Toilet Training Your Child with Special Needs by Ashley Hickey.  Registration is required and space is limited.  See Toilet Training pdf for more information. \nWednesday\, May 24th\, (time TBD) in Glastonbury.  Contact Pat Stavola pstavola@ctfsn.org \nWednesday\, June 7th\, 6-8 pm in New London.  Contact April Dipolllina adipollina@lmhosp.org \nNorwalk time and date TBD.  Contact LaVerne Moore lmoore@ctfsn.org
URL:https://mydsact.org/event/toilet-training-your-child-with-special-needs-new-london/
LOCATION:Connecticut
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20170708
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20170709
DTSTAMP:20260430T084702
CREATED:20170223T163039Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170223T163039Z
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SUMMARY:Summer Picnic
DESCRIPTION:Save the date\, more details to follow.
URL:https://mydsact.org/event/summer-picnic/
LOCATION:Connecticut
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20170930
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20171001
DTSTAMP:20260430T084702
CREATED:20170223T164014Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170223T164804Z
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SUMMARY:Buddy Walk at Rentschler Field
DESCRIPTION:Save the date\, more details to follow.
URL:https://mydsact.org/event/buddy-walk-at-rentschler-field/
LOCATION:Connecticut
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20171104
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20171105
DTSTAMP:20260430T084702
CREATED:20170223T165755Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170223T165755Z
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SUMMARY:Annual Convention
DESCRIPTION:Save the date\, details to follow.
URL:https://mydsact.org/event/annual-convention/
LOCATION:Connecticut
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190928T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190928T140000
DTSTAMP:20260430T084702
CREATED:20190817T233423Z
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SUMMARY:Connecticut Buddy Walk: Stepping Up for Down Syndrome
DESCRIPTION:We’re ready for fun — how about you?\nTake a short walk to help us raise awareness about Down syndrome!\nEnjoy family-friendly entertainment including\, a DJ and dancing\, bounce houses\, face painting\, crafts\, games\, a touch-a-truck display\, food trucks and more.\n\nJoin a team\, start a team\, or make a donation.   Registration and additional information available at Connecticut Buddy Walk\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n 
URL:https://mydsact.org/event/connecticut-buddy-walk-stepping-up-for-down-syndrome/
LOCATION:New Britain Stadium\, 230 John Karbonic Way\, New Britain\, Connecticut\, 06051
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