North Hartford Ascend

Community Workshop (In person)
2025-05-14 17:30 - 19:00 UTC | Parker Memorial Community Center, 2621 Main Street, Hartford, CT, 06120
Neurodiversity: Better Understanding and Supporting Neurodivergent Youth

Cover relevant vocabulary and concepts from the neurodivergent community, contrasting them with what is typically taught in mainstream media

Date and time

Wednesday, May 14 · 5:30 – 7pm EDT

Location

Parker Memorial Community Center

2621 Main Street Hartford, CT 06120

About this event

Event lasts 1 hour 30 minutes

Cover relevant vocabulary and concepts from the neurodivergent community, contrasting them with what is typically taught or promoted in mainstream media and education. We will compare the concepts of awareness vs. acceptance and disability vs difference, and will explore and discuss diagnostic criteria, functioning labels, stimming, accommodations, and autistic and neurodivergent culture. Lastly, we will explore some real examples of accidental ableism and discuss ways to combat it in our own schools, workplaces, and everyday lives.
Q Plus works to create more youth accessible spaces, uplift youth voices, and empower queer youth. Their overall goal is to create space for queer youth to be authentically and entirely themselves.
This event is part of the Ascend Community Workshop series. Seats are limited, and pre-registration is required. Refreshments will be available.
Register here;
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/neurodiversity-better-understanding-and-supporting-neurodivergent-youth-tickets-1342886793549?aff=odcleoeventsincollection

Community Workshop (in person)
2025-05-15 17:30 - 19:00 | Parker Memorial Community Center, 2621 Main Street, Hartford, CT, 06120
Neurodiversity: Better Understanding and Supporting Neurodivergent Youth

Cover relevant vocabulary and concepts from the neurodivergent community, contrasting them with what is typically taught in mainstream media

Date and time

Thursday, May 15 · 5:30 – 7pm EDT

Location

Parker Memorial Community Center
2621 Main Street Hartford, CT 06120

About this event

Event lasts 1 hour 30 minutes

Cover relevant vocabulary and concepts from the neurodivergent community, contrasting them with what is typically taught or promoted in mainstream media and education. We will compare the concepts of awareness vs. acceptance and disability vs difference, and will explore and discuss diagnostic criteria, functioning labels, stimming, accommodations, and autistic and neurodivergent culture. Lastly, we will explore some real examples of accidental ableism and discuss ways to combat it in our own schools, workplaces, and everyday lives.
Q Plus works to create more youth accessible spaces, uplift youth voices, and empower queer youth. Their overall goal is to create space for queer youth to be authentically and entirely themselves.
This event is part of the Ascend Community Workshop series. Seats are limited, and pre-registration is required. Refreshments will be available.

Register here;
neurodiversity-better-understanding-and-supporting-neurodivergent-youth-tickets-1342891778459

Community Workshop (In person)
2025-05-17 09:00 - 12:00 | Parker Memorial Community Center, 2621 Main Street, Hartford, CT, 06120
Saturday, May 17

Public Speaking Skills for Community Leaders

Enhance your public speaking abilities and take a significant step towards personal and professional growth.

Date and time

Saturday, May 17 · 9am – 12pm EDT

Location
Parker Memorial Community Center

2621 Main Street Hartford, CT 06120

About this event

Event lasts 3 hours

Did you know that, according to a 1973 survey by the Sunday Times of London, 41% of people list public speaking as their biggest fear? For many, standing up in front of a crowd is more terrifying than small spaces, darkness, or spiders. We invite you to join our Public Speaking Skills Workshop, where you’ll learn to become more confident and relaxed in front of an audience. This transformation will help you deliver successful and impactful speaking events.
Conquering the fear of public speaking can significantly boost your self-esteem and provide a substantial advantage in your career. Our workshop will equip you with essential public speaking skills, including how to develop an engaging program and deliver your presentation with power and confidence. Don’t miss this opportunity to enhance your public speaking abilities and take a significant step towards personal and professional growth.
This Ascend Community Workshop is presented by KJR Consulting. KJR Consulting is a trusted partner for companies, organizations and teams seeking better alignment, better engagement, and better results. KJR focuses on organizational health, helps leaders diagnose specific problems, and provides the knowledge, insight, and tools to achieve success.

Register here;
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/public-speaking-skills-for-community-leaders-tickets-1342920233569?aff=odcleoeventsincollection

May Community Conversation Virtual
2025-05-21 18:00 - 19:30 | Virtual via Zoom
Join us at this Community Conversation to share your insights and perspectives!
The North Hartford Ascend Pipeline (Ascend) is a cradle-to-career effort to ensure children living in the North Hartford Promise Zone – which includes the Clay Arsenal, Northeast, and Upper Albany neighborhoods – have the support they need to reach their full potential.
Ascend holds monthly Community Conversations to ensure residents and community members are able to provide input about community needs and help shape the direction of this important initiative.
Registration opens April 21
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/community-conversation-may-2025-virtual-tickets-1116774816539?aff=odcleoeventsincollection
