Wednesday, October 14, 2026
1:00–3:00 PM
Hosted by: McCall Behavioral Health Network
Location:
McCall Behavioral Health Main Campus
58 High Street
Torrington, CT
Join The Alliance for the Western Connecticut Legislative Candidate Forum, hosted by McCall Behavioral Health Network.
Tuesday, October 20, 2026
10:00 AM
North Italian Club
43 Thorpe Avenue
Meriden, CT 06450
MidState Arc is hosting Rock the Vote 2026, an educational and fun event designed to teach individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD) about the importance of voting and how to vote.
Monday, October 26, 2026
11:00 AM
Highland Farms
1728 Highland Avenue
Cheshire, CT
Join The Arc of Southington for a ribbon cutting celebrating its Supportive Housing Program at Highland Farms.
Check here for more info as the date approaches.
To help families prepare earlier and navigate this important transition with greater knowledge and confidence, The Arc Connecticut is launching Beyond the Cap & Gown: Navigating the Transition to Adulthood, a new series of workshops for parents and caregivers of youth with IDD.
The program is designed to begin supporting families as early as middle school, recognizing that successful transition planning should start well before a student receives their diploma. Beyond the Cap & Gown will create opportunities for families to build community, ask questions, develop practical knowledge and skills, and establish partnerships that can help their children succeed as they move toward adulthood.
A collaborative conference featuring experts in behavioral health and I/DD that brings together families, advocates, providers, policymakers, and community partners to strengthen supports, share solutions, and build a brighter future for individuals with I/DD and autism across Connecticut.
Check here for more info as the date approaches.
Thursday, October 8, 2026
9:00–11:00 AM
Hosted by: Reliance Health, Inc.
Location:
Reliance Health, Inc.
2 Cliff Street
Norwich, CT
Join The Alliance for the Eastern Connecticut Legislative Candidate Forum, hosted by Reliance Health, Inc.
Wednesday, October 7, 2026
1:00–7:30 PM
Bristol Event Center (Virtual Option Available)
112 Century Drive
Bristol, CT 06010
Join us for Shaping the Future of Disability Rights: 2026 Nonpartisan Candidates’ Forum, a nonpartisan educational event focused on disability, accessibility and community priorities.
Thursday, October 1, 2026
8:00–10:30 AM
Hosted by: Gilead Community Services, Kuhn, IMPACT and Adelbrook
Location:
Chapman Hall, Middlesex Community College
100 Training Hill Road
Middletown, CT
Join The Alliance for the Middlesex County Legislative Candidate Forum, hosted by Gilead Community Services, Kuhn, IMPACT and Adelbrook.
Monday, September 28, 2026
9:00–11:00 AM
Hosted by: The Kennedy Collective
Location:
Maggie Daly Arts Cooperative
1042 Broad Street
Bridgeport, CT
Join The Alliance for the Fairfield County Legislative Forum, hosted by The Kennedy Collective.
Get ready for rides, food, games and fun for the whole family at the Manchester Carnival at The Shoppes at Buckland Hills! Proceeds benefit MARC, Inc. of Manchester.
September 23–27, 2026
The Shoppes at Buckland Hills
194 Buckland Hills Drive, Manchester, CT 06042
Located near Macy’s
Join us virtually for our first meeting of the fall on Tuesday September 22, 2026 from 6:00pm - 7:00pm. Our topics will include planning for the 2027 Legislative Session, Voting Information and Updates, Upcoming Programming and events.
Looking forward to seeing you!
Check here for more info as the date approaches.
Thursday, September 17 at 12:00 pm ET
Join The Arc, First Place Global's Vote the Spectrum, and NEXT for AUTISM for a conversation led by leaders with disabilities and neurodivergent leaders. Speakers will share how they prepare to vote, learn about their ballots, and make informed voting decisions. You'll also learn about tools and resources that can help you better understand candidates and ballot questions.
Register Here >
Tuesday, September 15 at 4:00 pm ET
Hosted by the National Coalition on Accessible Voting, of which The Arc is a member, this interactive webinar will cover voting rights, voter education, and accessible voting options.
Register Here >
“Nothing About Us Without Us”
Guest Speaker Madison Tevlin from Champions Movie & Scott Masson & Lauren Traceski who are a couple that live together and are local advocates.
Saturday, September 12th, ,2026
8:30am–3:00pm
Bristol DoubleTree by Hilton
42 Century Drive
Bristol CT, 06010
$20 per person online & at the door
Check here for more info as the date approaches.
Something exciting is returning to Manchester... 🌊🎶
Our MARC, Inc. Summer Concert Series is back with THREE free nights of music, community, and summer fun!
📅 Tuesday, July 14, 21, and 28
(Rain dates: Wednesday, July 15, 22, and 29)
⏰ 6:30 to 8:30 p.m.
📍 151 Sheldon Road, Manchester, CT, 06042
Mark your calendars, bring your friends, and get ready to make some unforgettable summer memories. More details coming soon! ☀️🏝️👀
Check here for more info as the date approaches.
Something exciting is returning to Manchester... 🌊🎶
Our MARC, Inc. Summer Concert Series is back with THREE free nights of music, community, and summer fun!
📅 Tuesday, July 14, 21, and 28
(Rain dates: Wednesday, July 15, 22, and 29)
⏰ 6:30 to 8:30 p.m.
📍 151 Sheldon Road, Manchester, CT, 06042
Mark your calendars, bring your friends, and get ready to make some unforgettable summer memories. More details coming soon! ☀️🏝️👀
Something exciting is returning to Manchester... 🌊🎶
Our MARC, Inc. Summer Concert Series is back with THREE free nights of music, community, and summer fun!
📅 Tuesday, July 14, 21, and 28
(Rain dates: Wednesday, July 15, 22, and 29)
⏰ 6:30 to 8:30 p.m.
📍 151 Sheldon Road, Manchester, CT, 06042
Mark your calendars, bring your friends, and get ready to make some unforgettable summer memories. More details coming soon! ☀️🏝️👀
Check here for more info as the date approaches.
Join us for the game and cheer on our chapters as they participate on-field!
Join us on Saturday, June 13, 2026, for Community Day at Harkness Park!
This year’s event is all about celebrating the IDD community, the individuals, partnerships, and supports that make our communities stronger and more inclusive. The day will feature music, activities, opportunities to connect, and time to enjoy everything Camp Harkness has to offer, including the beach and other spaces.
From 11AM to 2PM, enjoy a day of connection, inclusion, and shared joy in one of Connecticut’s most beautiful parks. We hope you’ll be part of this meaningful gathering.
Check here for more info as the date approaches.
IDD Awareness Day, observed on May 23 in Connecticut, is an opportunity to celebrate individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities and to reaffirm our shared commitment to inclusion, dignity, and belonging.
On this day, we recognize that strong communities are built when everyone is valued and supported. IDD Awareness Day encourages greater understanding, amplifies voices, and promotes policies and practices that create pathways to independence, opportunity, and full participation for people of all abilities.
Check here for more info as the date approaches.
Dates:
Friday and Saturday, April 24 and 25, 2026 at 7 PM
Sunday, April 26, 2026 at 1 PM
Where:
Northwest Catholic School
29 Wampanoag Dr, West Hartford, CT 06117
Cost:
$15 General Admission
Join us for our April Family Network meeting (hybrid: virtual & in-person) on Thursday April 23, 2026 from 6:00pm - 7:30pm.
Mark your calendars. Hartford Athletic is hosting a Disability Inclusion Night on April 11th. Special tickets are available for The Arc CT. Use the QR code or click here to purchase discounted tickets.
For more information, contact Jordan Thompson at jthompson@hartfordathletic.com.
ADVOCACY DAY AT THE CAPITOL
11th Annual Arc CT/IDD Caucus Family Hearing Day
Make your voice heard. Share your story. Join us to advocate for adequate funding for the IDD Community and the providers who care for them.
Check here for more info as the date approaches.
Join us for our March Family Network meeting (hybrid: virtual & in-person) on Thursday March 19, 2026 from 6:00pm - 7:30pm.
March is Developmental Disabilities Awareness Month, a time to recognize the talents, contributions, and experiences of people with developmental disabilities. It’s an opportunity to promote understanding, celebrate inclusion, and reaffirm the importance of building communities where everyone is valued, supported, and given the chance to thrive.
Check here for more info as the date approaches.
Discussion will include supports for families transitioning from youth to adult services and advocacy updates from the start of the Connecticut General Assembly Session. (Dinner will be served.)
