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Empowering individuals with developmental and social disabilities to live independent, happy lives since 1972, #chapelhaven

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"Catching Up with Chapel Haven” gives adults with disabilities a platform to share their voices, interests, and experiences. The podcast highlights conversations about entertainment, sports, life at Chapel Haven, and the Connecticut community while building confidence and communication skills.

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It truly was an AFTERNOON of AWESOME yesterday at @chapelhaven! I so loved tabling with the Chapel Haven Family Association, and now the secret's out: I am collaborating with CHSC to help bring more #SiblingSupport to their offerings. Looking forward to more #Awesome times to come with this community!

@siblingleadershipnetwork
@siblingsupportproject
@southern_slhs @scsu_chhs

#InclusionSquad #Inclusion #SiblingWithADisability #SpecialNeedsSibling #Sibs #Family #Connecticut #NewHaven #Community #Disability #Accessibility

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Who isn’t a fan of @robertdowneyjr ?
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On this episode of Say More with CT Live, Abbey sits down with Matthew and Ashley, two of the stars on Chapel Haven’s very own podcast.
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🎙️ Watch the full conversation on our YouTube channel (link in bio).
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#ChapelHavenScheiferCenter #CatchUpWithChapelHaven #SayMoreWithCTLive #NBCConnecticut

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Alex, “Your smile brightens the whole room” Happy Birthday 🥳🎂🎈🎉🎁🥳 May God bless you always! I wish you all the best and may all your wishes come true I love you 🥳🎂🎈🎉🎁 …. We love you so much @johnlaysecaproductions @johnlayseca @zumba @zincommunity #zumbaclass #zumbafamily #zumbainstructor #zumbastudents #chapelhavenschleifercenter @chapelhaven @broadwaybuff89

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Do you think pickle ball should replace tennis in CT special Olympics??
Do you think free popcorn and free drinks at WESTVILLEPOPUPCINEMA is not just a deal, but a steal?!?

Listen to the full podcast of CATCHING UP WITH CHAPEL HAVEN.

Thanks for having me talk about our week of movies, I hope you make it out and do a movie review for the next podcast.
Thanks Ashley for the invite.

Next week our week of movies begin and yes, the free popcorn and drinks thing is furreal.

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At my Zumba classes at Chapel Haven, we celebrate every single birthday because every life deserves to be celebrated! 🎊🎉🍰🎁
Today we welcome the month of July by celebrating our amazing Ariana on her special day!🥳🎂Happy Birthday!
My students may not be little kids anymore, but to me they will always be my favorite kids. Their unconditional love, beautiful energy, and the magical innocence they carry in their hearts make every class so special.
I feel truly blessed to have each one of you in my life. Thank you for filling my heart with joy, inspiring me every week, and reminding me that kindness, happiness, and love never go out of style.
Happy Birthday, Ariana! May this new year of your life be filled with endless smiles, good health, and beautiful blessings.
Thank you all for existing. I love my Chapel Haven family! 💙💛💙 @johnlaysecaproductions @johnlayseca @laysecafanclub @zumba @zincommunity @chapelhaven @seatzumba #happybirthday #chapelhavenschleifercenter #zumbaclass #zumbafamily #lovemystudents

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I loved visiting with the residents of Chapel Haven yesterday for a "Meet the Candidates" event! It was great to talk with some of our most engaged neighbors about their concerns, especially around street safety and traffic calming in Westville.

I am always filled with so much joy after talking to Chapel Haven community members, and yesterday was no different! Excited to come back soon, and to do everything I can in the legislature to make our city safer for everyone, especially residents with disabilities.

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Happy birthday Cameron… congratulations and many more 🎁🎂🎊🎉👑 @johnlayseca @laysecafanclub @zincommunity @zumba @chapelhaven #johnlaysecazumba #zumbafamily #chapelhavenschleifercenter #happybirthday #lovetoteach

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Graduation season is a time of celebration and new beginnings. For many neurodivergent students and their families, the transition after high school can feel overwhelming.

On CT Buzz, Gina Apicella and Kim Freeman discuss how @chapelhaven Schleifer Center helps young adults build independence, life skills, and confidence for the future.

To learn more, tap the link in our bio or visit wtnh.com/ctbuzz/

#ctbuzz #connecticut #wtnh #chapelhaven

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The Jewish Foundation of Greater New Haven’s Executive Director Lisa Stanger and Marketing & Communications Director Sarah Domena recently presented The Great Give $1800 Prize for Disability Services to @chapelhaven Schleifer Center’s Christine Lai, Denise Hawkins and Kenyatta Simms.
🌟Chapel Haven earned the prize by having the greatest number of donors during the Jewish Foundation Power Hour for Disability Service organizations.
👏Congratulations and thank you for providing a safe and supportive community to local adults with disabilities.

@cfgnhv

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Spent yesterday volunteering at the @specialolympicsct Summer Games in Hamden @hamdenhall, and what a great day it was.

More than 60 athletes came together to compete in 🎾 through a mix of singles competition and a skills court. I had the chance to meet so many incredible people throughout the day — athletes, coaches, parents, and fellow volunteers — all united by a love of sport, community and opportunity.

Days like this are a great reminder of the power of tennis to bring people together. And as a bonus, I managed to come home with a bit of a sun tan too. ☀️🎾

Thanks to everyone who helped make it such a special day.

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SOCT’s Emily Pitney and Troy Sundwall attended @chapelhaven’s Family Brunch at Anthony’s Ocean View earlier this month.

During the event, they were presented with a 2026 Valued Community Partner Award for Special Olympics Connecticut.

@chapelhaven runs one of our wonderful local programs and its athletes, Unified Sports® partners and coaches participate in our sports and health programs throughout the year.

We are honored and grateful to be a recipient of the Award and deeply value our partnership with @chapelhaven!

#soct #ChooseToInclude #CommunityImpact #CommunityPartnership

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