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DRCT is the protection and advocacy system (P&A) authorized by Congress to enforce federal laws protecting the human, civil, and legal rights of people with disabilities in Connecticut.
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We hope to see you at the Yale ASL Open House! Sunday, November 16, 11:00 AM to 2:00 PM. 100 Dow Hall, 370 Temple Street, New Haven, CT.
Yale ASL Open House on November 16, 2025, from 11am to 2pm at 100 Dow Hall, 370 Temple Street, New Haven. Featuring deaf organizations, access providers, and student research. ASL interpreters and refreshments provided.
November 13, 2025 at 11:10 PM
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Intercommunity’s Annual Gala: Light Up the Night for Whole-Person Health Care on Friday, Nov 14 from 6:00PM-11:00PM at the CT Convention Center, 100 Columbus Blvd, Hartford, CT 06103. Get your tickets at:
https://ow.ly/fcVx50XqH3Z
November 12, 2025 at 6:37 PM
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Don't miss the Alliance CT's 2025 Annual Nonprofit Conference. Happening this Thursday, Nov 13 from 8:30AM-4:00PM at the CT Convention Center, 100 Columbus Blvd, Hartford, CT. Register here:
https://ctnonprofitalliance.org/2025-annual-conference/
2025 Annual Conference - The Alliance
Annual Nonprofit Conference Get Your Ticket Become a Sponsor Keynote & Plenary Speakers Workshops Nov. 13, 2025 | Hartford, CT The Annual Nonprofit Conference is Connecticut’s premier gathering created by and for nonprofits. Designed to inspire, energize, and equip leaders and supporters across the…
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November 10, 2025 at 3:45 PM
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CHANGE OF DATE! The Supported Decision Making Informational Forum Is RESCHEDULED to Tuesday, November 18, 2025. 10:00 AM to 11:30 AM at the Legislative Office Building (LOB) - Room 2C
(300 Capitol Ave., Hartford, CT 06106)
November 10, 2025 at 3:19 PM
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Happening Tomorrow! Free Medical Services for Adults and Children on Saturday, November 8, 2025, from 9 am to 2 pm at Hartford Public High School (55 Forest Street). All are welcome, no insurance needed.
https://sinainc.org/medicalmission2025
November 7, 2025 at 5:02 PM
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JOIN DRCT at the 35th Biennial CT Association of the Deaf (CAD) Conference on Saturday, Nov 8 from 8:00AM – 3:00PM at the American School for the Deaf Visual Communications Center - 139 North Main Street, West Hartford, CT. Register here: https://forms.gle/Dp32zV7YqYrLhhAm9
November 6, 2025 at 11:01 PM
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November is Alzheimer’s Disease Awareness Month, Diabetes Awareness Month, Epilepsy Awareness Month, National Family Caregivers Month, and Assistive Technology Awareness Month. For more resources, go to www.disrightsct.org/...
Graphic with yellow background with starbursts and text that reads “November is… Alzheimer’s Disease Awareness Month, Diabetes Awareness Month, Epilepsy Awareness Month, National Family Caregivers Month, Assistive Technology Awareness Month.” The DRCT logo is at the bottom of the graphic with a note reading “If there is a disability date or month that you would like to see observed on our social media, please email us at: Info@disrightsct.org”
November 6, 2025 at 8:21 PM
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The CT ID/DD Legislative Caucus and
The Supported Decision Making Coalition of CT present an Informational Forum on Supported Decision Making.

Thursday, November 13, 2025
10:00 AM to 11:30 AM
Legislative Office Building (LOB) - Room 2C
(300 Capitol Ave., Hartford, CT 06106)
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Informational Forum on Supported Decision Making. Thursday, November 13, 2025. 10:00 AM to 11:30 AM. Legislative Office Building (LOB) - Room 2C. 300 Capitol Ave., Hartford, CT 06106. Please join us to learn more about Supported Decision Making as an alternative to Guardianship and Conservatorship and how it promotes independence and self- determination for people with disabilities. Why Attend the Forum? Learn about SDM and how it works. Hear stories from families who Hear stories from families who use SDM. Hear testimony from experts on SDM. Hear from legislators familiar with SDM and why they support it. PLEASE make every effort to attend in person. We need a packed hearing room to show support for SDM! HOWEVER, some people may not be able to attend in person. If you absolutely cannot attend in person, here is the Zoom link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/85622782270?pwd=o7sDgkNQWClJvY4GcZ9inaLpn8kKXf.1
October 30, 2025 at 8:41 PM
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October 29th is the anniversary of the Help America Vote Act (HAVA). This law made sweeping reforms to improve voting systems and voting access across America. Learn more at: www.eac.gov/about/he...
Graphic with white background on the top half and black text that reads The Help America Vote Act (HAVA) of 2002 was passed by the United States Congress to make sweeping reforms to the nation's voting process. HAVA addresses improvements to voting systems and voter access. The bottom half of the graphic has blue background with white text that reads Help America Vote Act. HAVA anniversary. October 29. There is a border around the graphic of red stripes and blue stars.
October 29, 2025 at 3:15 PM
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National POSTURAL ORTHOSTATIC TACHYCARDIA SYNDROME (POTS) Awareness Day, October 25, 2025. Although postural orthostatic tachycardia syndrome (POTS) is not visible or typically life-threatening, it causes an enormous emotional, physical, and financial burden to POTS patients and their families.
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October 25, 2025 at 1:52 PM
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Early Voting is happening NOW! Learn more at www.vote411.org/upco...
October 23, 2025 at 8:49 PM
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Happy National Disability Employment Awareness Month! During NDEAM we are “Celebrating Value and Talent” to recognize the many contributions of people with disabilities, including those with mental health conditions and other nonobvious disabilities, to America’s workplaces and economy. 
The poster is rectangular in shape with a dark blue background and an array of red, white and blue graphical fireworks of different sizes. Five of these fireworks frame photos of people with different disabilities working in various environments. Below the images, the words “Celebrating Value and Talent, National Disability Employment Awareness Month” appear. Across the bottom are a logo that says, “America 250,” the DOL seal followed by the words “Office of Disability Employment Policy, United States Department of Labor,” and the hashtag #NDEAM on top of the words “80th Anniversary” and the website address dol.gov/odep.
October 17, 2025 at 9:44 PM
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Register to Vote! Today - Friday, October 17th is the deadline to register online or for voter registration to be postmarked by mail. Go to voterregistration.ct... to register today!
Graphic with images of alarm clocks on a bright blue background with black text that reads Register by mail or online by Friday, October 17. VOTERREGISTRATION.CT.GOV/OLVR
October 17, 2025 at 11:47 AM
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Tomorrow! 13th Annual Disability Resource Fair in recognition of National Disability Employment Awareness Month - Thursday, October 17th, 9 am - 12 pm at Oak Hill's NEAT building, 33 Coventry St., Hartford. Come learn about North Central CT resources for people with disabilities seeking employment.
Tomorrow! 13th Annual Disability Resource Fair in recognition of National Disability Employment Awareness Month - Thursday, October 17th, 9 am - 12 pm at Oak Hill's NEAT building, 33 Coventry St., Hartford. Come learn about North Central CT resources for people with disabilities seeking employment. IDEAL FOR INDIVIDUALS WHO ARE: • Unemployed or under - employed • Transitioning from school to work or higher education • Receiving Social Security Disability & are considering work • Reliant on public transportation or needing public transportation information • Interested in learning how assistive technology can help • Unsure of your legal rights in the workplace • Exploring careers in Manufacturing, IT, Healthcare & Transportation/Distribution
October 16, 2025 at 10:49 PM
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Today, we observe Indigenous Peoples’ Day. Go to www.pequotmuseum.org... for events at the Mashantucket Pequot Museum.

Click here to learn about Indigenous People’s Day:
www.almanac.com/indi...
October 13, 2025 at 4:43 PM
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Disability Rights Connecticut will be closed on Monday, October 13th in observance of Indigenous Peoples' Day.
Text on yellow background that reads Disability Rights Connecticut will be closed on Monday, October 13th in observance of Indigenous Peoples Day.
October 11, 2025 at 8:46 PM
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Accessible CT Libraries: The CT State Library knows that knowledge gaps and harmful preconceptions exist about people with disabilities. They're providing resources to aid libraries in extending access to resources and services to enrich the lives of all community members. libguides.ctstatelib...
Graphic with stacks of books in the background and drawing of people with disabilities in the foreground. Beige text on top of a black circle reads Towards Inclusive accessibility in CT libraries. libguides.ctstatelibrary.org/dld/tial
October 11, 2025 at 2:57 PM
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Today is World Mental Health Day (WMHD). WMHD’s campaign this year focuses on the urgent need to support the mental health and psychosocial needs of people affected by humanitarian emergencies. The Partnership for Inclusive Disaster Strategies has resources at: disasterstrategies.org/
Graphic of a green awareness ribbon with the text October 10 2025. World Mental Health Day.
October 10, 2025 at 5:18 PM
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The application window for the 2025-2026 The Connecticut Energy Assistance Program (CEAP) season is now open. CEAP helps residents pay for their home heating costs. Applications typically take 30-45 minutes to complete. To learn how to apply, go to:
portal.ct.gov/heatin...
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October 10, 2025 at 1:37 PM
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Mental health matters every day. But during Mental Illness Awareness Week, we come together to raise awareness, support one another, and build stronger communities. #MIAW
Learn more: www.nami.org/Get-Inv...
Graphic with a gradient dark blue and green background. White text that reads When we support each other, mental wellness thrives. #Mental Illness Awareness week. #MIAW. nami.org/MIAW. The NAMI logo is in the bottom righthand corner.
October 9, 2025 at 3:13 PM
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October 6th is World Cerebral Palsy Awareness Day. This poster is a collaboration between World CP Day and CanChild. First discussed by Dr Peter Rosenbaum and Jan Willem Gorter in 2012, Favourite (‘F’) Words focus on the six key areas of child development.
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October 8, 2025 at 10:32 PM
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Senator Blumenthal’s office is requesting that advocacy groups share the following request. If you…

-Get assistance to buy health insurance through Access Health Connecticut
-Are disabled and are insured by HUSKY C
-Earn less than $16,643 per year and are insured by HUSKY D
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Graphic with a beige background and brown text that reads Share your Story. @SenBlumenthal wants to hear from you. Send a 30-second to one-minute video to the Senator’s social media page explaining why Medicaid (HUSKY) and/or the Affordable Care Act (ACA) credits that help pay for insurance premiums in Connecticut are essential to you or your family.
October 8, 2025 at 9:15 PM
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Your input about the need for accessible ramps in Connecticut is requested:

A non-profit, founded by an individual who experienced barriers to physical access, needs your input for the statewide launch of ADA-compliant ramps made from plastic waste.
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Graphic rendering of the ramp. (Contributed image)
October 6, 2025 at 2:37 PM
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Don't miss this event to promote representation and accessibility in the fashion industry. Saturday, October 11, 2025, 6:15 PM – 9:00 PM
Location: West Hartford Town Hall Auditorium, 50 South Main Street, West Hartford, CT. To RSVP go to www.tinakiniry.com/t...
October 4, 2025 at 10:01 PM
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October 4th is the anniversary of the Protection and Advocacy for Persons with Developmental Disabilities (PADD) program.
The DD Act provides federal funding for organizations like DRCT to advocate for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities.
Learn more: www.disrightsct.org/...
Graphic with a black background, gold squares and rectangles around the outer edges, and gold text that reads PADD Program Anniversary. October 4, 2025. The DD Act provides federal funding for organizations like DRCT to advocate for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities under the Protection and Advocacy for Persons with Developmental Disabilities (PADD) program. DRCT would like to highlight some of the work we are doing on behalf of this community.
October 4, 2025 at 1:21 PM