Connecticut Commission on Women, Children, Seniors, Equity, and Opportunity

Autism: Raising Awareness at the Capitol Date: April 28, 2025 Location: State Capitol, 210 Capitol Avenue, Hartford, CT Join us for Autism: Raising Awareness at the Capitol, this event aims to raise awareness, enhance understanding, and address challenges faced by the autism community while advocating for legislative action and supportive policies. Event Schedule 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM | Program (Room 310) The program will feature insights from medical professionals, personal stories from individuals with autism and parent advocates, and discussions with legislators on current legislative efforts supporting the autism community. 12:00 PM – 2:30 PM | Information & Resource Tables Organizations from across the state will participate by sharing information about the resources and services they provide to the autism community. Resource tables can be set up as early as 9:00 AM. This event is free and open to the public. For more information, contact [email protected].

FREE Virtual Community Workshop - Storytelling for Advocacy: Prepare to Share Your Experience. Registration details below. Also scan the QR code.

CWCSEO and the Parent Leadership Training Institute is excited to co-sponsor this event. CWCSEO's Excutive Director will bring opening remarks at 10am and moderate a panel at 1:25pm on Saturday, March 8th. Register here for this free, virtual event: https://lnkd.in/eeCA8T47

Lieutenant Governor, Susan Bysiewicz, State Senator James Maroney, Chelsea Canada, Tatiana Rice, Thomas Anderson, Anthony Barrett, Dr. Linda Barry, Nadiyah J. Humber, and Rashida Richardson, the Commission appreciate your time and expertise in making Equitable AI: Bridging Trust and Opportunity in Black Communities a success. Your insights were invaluable in shaping a thoughtful and engaging discussion on the challenges and opportunities AI presents.

Rashida Richardson, a Distinguished Scholar of Technology and Policy at Worcester Polytechnic Institute, a Senior AI Policy Expert in the Responsible AI Practice Group of the Institute of Experiential AI at Northeastern University, and a Senior Counsel, Artificial Intelligence at Mastercard. A nationally recognized expert in the civil rights and social implications of artificial intelligence and legal practitioner of emerging technology policy issues. She has previously served as an Attorney Advisor to the Chair of the Federal Trade Commission and as a Senior Policy Advisor for Data and Democracy at the White House Office of Science and Technology Policy in the Biden Administration. Rashida has worked on a range of civil rights and technology policy issues at the German Marshall Fund, Rutgers Law School, AI Now Institute, the American Civil Liberties Union of New York (NYCLU), and the Center for HIV Law and Policy. Her work has been featured in the Emmy-Award Winning Documentary, The Social Dilemma, and in major publications like the New York Times, Wired, MIT Technology Review, and NPR (national and local member stations). She received her BA with honors in the College of Social Studies at Wesleyan University and her JD from Northeastern University School of Law. Register here for this free, in-person event: https://bit.ly/AI_CWCSEO

The Commission on Women, Children, Seniors, Equity and Opportunity celebrates Black History Month 2025! Join us for our premiere event - Equitable AI:?Bridging Trust and Opportunities in Black Communities. We have an exciting line-up of experts on this panel that will explore the intersections of artificial intelligence on healthcare, housing, education, employment, and workforce development. Register here for this free, in-person event: https://bit.ly/AI_CWCSEO Date:?Friday, February 28, 2025 Time:?9:30am - 12:30pm Location:?Legislative Office Building, Room 1D 300 Capitol Ave, Hartford, CT 06106 For more info or questions please contact: [email protected].

?? The Commission on Women, Children, Seniors, Equity and Opportunity celebrates Black History Month 2025! Join us for our premiere event: Equitable AI:? Bridging Trust and Opportunities in Black Communities Date:? Friday, February 28, 2025 Time:? 9:30am - 12:30pm Location:? Legislative Office Building, Room 1D 300 Capitol Ave, Hartford, CT 06106 ?? We have an exciting line up of experts on panels and various presentations. Register here for this free, in-person event: https://bit.ly/AI_CWCSEO For more info or questions please contact: [email protected].

CWCSEO Celebrates Black History Month! Robert “Bob” Parris Moses was a key leader in the Civil Rights Movement, helping Black communities fight for voting rights through grassroots activism. Later, he founded the Algebra Project, using math education to empower marginalized students. His dedication to justice and education makes him a vital figure to honor during Black History Month. (Denise Drummond-CWCSEO)

CWCSEO Celebrates Black History Month! We honor Dorothy Irene Height for her lifelong commitment to civil rights, gender equality, and social justice. As a prominent leader in the Civil Rights Movement and longtime president of the National Council of Negro Women, she tirelessly advocated for the rights of Black women, championing issues like education, employment, and voting rights. Height played a crucial role in organizing the 1963 March on Washington and worked alongside leaders like Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. and Fannie Lou Hamer. Her legacy of advocacy, leadership, and service continues to inspire generations in the fight for equality. (Denise Drummond-CWCSEO)

Artificial Intelligence (AI) is transforming society, but its potential comes with risks, particularly for Black communities. Join us for a thought-provoking forum that explores the intersections of AI and its impact on healthcare, housing, education, employment, policing & criminal justice, and legislation. Together, we will address systemic biases in AI systems, their real-world consequences, and the urgent need for equitable solutions. February 28, 2025, 9:30-12:30pm, Legislative Office Building Room 1D, 300 Capitol Avenue, Hartford, CT. Contact: [email protected].