CT LEND Welcomes Melissa Taylor, Anton Alerte, MD, and Rob Keder, MD

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CT LEND is excited to welcome guest speakers, Melissa Taylor, Anton Alerte, MD, and Rob Keder, MD, on Friday, October 24, 2025.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Melissa Taylor is a former LEND trainee and self-advocate who shares her experiences as a person with developmental disabilities. Melissa graduated from the Partners in Policymaking program in 2018 and has served on many state boards and regularly attends disability justice events.

Anton Alerte, MD, is a Professor in Pediatrics at UConn School of Medicine and the Associate Dean for Primary Care at UConn School of Medicine. Dr. Alerte’s presentation will focus on race and disability.

Rob Keder, MD, is an Associate Professor in Developmental and Behavioral Pediatrics at Connecticut Children’s Medical Center. Dr. Keder’s presentation will focus on autism