Autism: Raising Awareness at the Capitol
Monday, April 28, 2025 10:00 AM – 2:30 PM
- DescriptionThis event is free and open to the public. Learn more about this event here (https://wp.cga.ct.gov/cwcseo/events/autismraising-awareness-at-the-capitol/).
- Websitehttps://events.uconn.edu/event/1036807-autism-raising-awareness-at-the-capitol
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