Inclusive Together Community Connections Fair: Connecting & Supporting Special Needs & Neurodiverse Families
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Inclusive Together Community Connections Fair: Connecting & Supporting Special Needs & Neurodiverse Families

📆Sat, Oct 3 · 2:00 PM
📍New Canaan Library · 151 Main Street, New Canaan, CT 06840 Get directions ↗
🏷Free

About this event

Join Inclusive Together and New Canaan Library for the Inclusive Together Community Resource Fair—a free event designed to connect families and caregivers of people with disabilities, neurodivergence, and learning differences with trusted local organizations, programs, services, and resources. Meet local community organizations, service providers, educators, recreation programs, advocates, and other community partners dedicated to supporting people with disabilities, neurodivergence, and learning differences throughout every age and stage of life. Explore resource tables, discover local programs and services, ask questions, and connect directly with the people behind the organizations that help make our community stronger and more inclusive. REGISTER HERE Register for Breakout Sessions: 2:30 PM - 3:30 PM Breakout Session 1: Supporting Your Child & Building Trust with Jake Sussman, Founder of Superpower Mentors 2:30 PM - 3:30 PM Breakout Session 2: Navigating the Unexpected: Making Space for Grief, Growth & Self-Care with Jenna Guja, Founder of UniquelyMothering 3:30 PM - 4:30 PM Breakout Session 3: Autism Safety & Your Family Emergency Plan with Officer Kelly Coughlin, New Canaan Police Department & Ashley McClain, Linked Autism Safety Project 3:30 PM - 4:30 PM Breakout Session 4: The Dismantling of the U.S. Dept of Education - What Does It Mean for Our Kids in Special Education? with Stacey Tié, SEEK (Special Education Equity Kids of CT) Board Member, Mother of a Neurodivergent Child & Special Education Advocate At Inclusive Together, we believe that no one organization can meet every family's needs—but together, we can make it easier for individuals and families to discover the support, opportunities, and connections available right here in our community. Whether you're seeking resources for yourself, a loved one, or simply looking to become more connected to your community, we hope you'll join us for an afternoon of connection, discovery, and meaningful conversations.

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