The Walk for Apraxia is the signature fundraising event for Apraxia Kids. It brings together those touched by apraxia, uniting families and professionals in a community of support. At the heart of the Walk for Apraxia is the celebration of our Apraxia Stars. Each child with apraxia receives a medal in recognition of the hard work that goes into finding their voices. Join us at your local event and discover a network of support!
Walk for Apraxia Events in Connecticut:
Patty Miller is the Connecticut Volunteer Outreach Coordinator. I am a parent with a child who has Apraxia and I am currently working on my doctoral dissertation to spread awareness with the assistance of the online resources on the Apraxia Kids’ website. I have attended two conferences, five walks, and two reward talks. Patty is interested in giving back to the apraxia community by spreading awareness, assisting in providing training to SLP’s, and assisting parents with advocating for services.
You can contact Patty Miller at pattym@apraxia-kids.org.
Apraxia Kids is proud to offer online support groups to ensure that no family feels alone in their journey. It can be comforting and empowering to know that you are supported and that you can both give and receive help.
Online support groups in your area:
Find out if there is a University Speech-Language-Hearing Clinic near you that serves individuals who have trouble communicating.
Mitchell College Bentsen Learning Center (BLC)
New London
860-701-3531 or murallo_a@mitchell.edu
Quinnipiac University The Learning Commons
Hamden
203-582-8628 or learning.center@qu.edu
University of Connecticut Center for Students with Disabilities
Storrs
860-486-2020 or csd@uconn.edu
University of Hartford Accessibility Services
West Hartford
860-768-4312
Southern Connecticut State University Center for Communication Disorders
New Haven
203-392-5955 or speechclinic@southernct.edu
UConn Speech and Hearing Clinic
Storrs
860-486-2629 or speech&hearingclinic@uconn.edu
Know of a resource that’s missing from this list? Please submit it below!
Learn more about the programs and services that improve the well-being of individuals and families in your area!
Department of Social Services
Bridgeport
1-855-6-CONNECT
Connecticut Youth Services Association
Glastonbury
cysa@ctyouthservices.org
CRIS Radio
Windsor
860-527-8000 or info@crisradio.org
Cherish the Children Foundation
Glastonbury
860-509-5346 or info@ctchildren.org
EdAdvance
Litchfield
860-567-0863
Sarah Inc.
Westbrook
860-399-1888
The Kennedy Collective
Trumbell
203-365-8522 or info@kennedycollective.org
Know of a resource that’s missing from this list? Please submit it below!
Click here for National Support Services Resources.
Discover available funds in your area that may be used for speech therapy and/or assistive device software for communication.
Connecticut Tech Act Project (CTTAP)
Hartford
860-424-4881
Oak Hill Assistive Technology
Hartford
860-242-2274 or CentersConnect@OakHillCT.org
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Click here for National Speech Therapy/Speech Tablet Resources.
See parent resources that provide useful information about services that are available in your community and that may benefit different aspects of you and your family’s lives.
AFCAMP Advocacy for Children
Hartford
860-548-9959 or info@afcamp.org
Connecticut Parent Advocacy Center (CPAC)
New London
860-739-3089 or cpac@cpacinc.org
CTFSN
Glastonbury
1-860-744-4074 or commsdirector@ctfsn.org
Connecticut Parent
Madison
203-483-1700 or editorial@ctparent.com
UConn Center for Excellence in Developmental Disabilities Education, Research and Service
Farmington
860-679-1500 or infoucedd@uchc.edu
FAVOR Support Groups
Wethersfield
860-563-3232
2-1-1 Child Development
1-800-505-7000
Connecticut Speech-Language Hearing Association
Know of a resource that’s missing from this list? Please submit it below!
Discover information on ways to navigate the tricky subject of insurance in your state.
Connecticut Health Policy Project
Hamden
203-427-8242
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Learn more about the available activities in your community from culture to art, to leisure and sports.
Special Olympics Connecticut
Hamden
203-230-1201 or specialolympicsct@soct.org
Connecticut Science Center
Hartford
860-724-3623 or info@ctsciencecenter.org
Accessibility for All
Click here to contact
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Learn about educational opportunities and resources that will promote achievement, educational excellence, and equal access.
Birth to Three Connecticut
Hartford
1-800-505-7000
KIDS: Special Needs Resources
Hartford
860-424-3200 or connect.kids@ct.gov
Easterseals Capital Region & Eastern Connecticut
Windsor
860-270-0600
Easterseals Serving Greater Waterbury, Central and Northwest Connecticut
Waterbury
203-754-5141
Connecticut State Department of Education
Hartford
860-713-6543
Fast Forward College Coaching
Waterford
860-629-0090 or jennifer@fastforwardcollegecoaching.com
Homeschooling Resources:
Statewide Homeschool Associations
Connecticut Homeschool Network (CHN)
Faith Based – The Education Association of Christian Homeschoolers of Connecticut (TEACH)
Local Support Groups
Fairfield County CT Homeschoolers
Know of a resource that’s missing from this list? Please submit it below!
Find early intervention services provide supports to babies and young children with developmental delays and disabilities and their families.
Connecticut Birth to Three
Hartford
800-505-7000 or CTBirth23@ct.gov
Connecticut Office of Early Education
Hartford
860-500-4412
Connecticut Head Start Association
New Haven
203-777-4006 or jerryr@ctheadstart.org
Know of a resource that’s missing from this list? Please submit it below!
Click here for National Early Intervention Resources.
Know your rights and learn how to advocate for your child.
Know Your Rights Connecticut
Hartford
860-297-4300 or info@disrightsct.org
The Children’s Law Center
Hartford
860-232-9993
Vocational Rehabilitation – Bureau of Rehabilitation Services
Hartford
860-424 4840
Providing Hope, Support & Information to Families
Northford
1-800-399-PATH or info@pathct.org
CT Education Advocacy
Norwalk
jill@cteducationadvocacy.com
The Arc Connecticut
New Canaan
Click here to contact
ConnCAN
Hartford
info@conncan.org
Harc, Inc.
Hartford
860-218-6000 or info@harc-ct.org
Special Education Network of New Canaan
Wilton
info@spednet.org
Special Education Connecticut
Hartford
860-560-1711 or info@spedct.org
Advocacy for Kids
203-763-4099
Special Education Equity for Kids of Connecticut
Click here to contact
Know of a resource that’s missing from this list? Please submit it below!
Click here for National Advocacy Resources.
