Connecticut Parent Advocacy Center (CPAC)

Connecticut Parent Advocacy Center (CPAC) is a nonprofit organization that provides information, training, individual assistance, and resources to families of children and youth with any disability or chronic conditions, ages birth to 26, and the professionals who serve them. Based in Niantic, CT, CPAC is committed to supporting each and every Connecticut family and youth with disabilities in understanding and learning to advocate for rights under the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA). They advocate at the federal, state, and local levels to help remove barriers that families and youth face when advocating for appropriate support and services. CPAC offers training programs at no cost to families and educators across the state, as well as a wide range of accessible online training and information on their website and through social media.