Disability Rights Connecticut
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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.
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.
November 13, 2025 at 11:10 PM
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.
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)
(300 Capitol Ave., Hartford, CT 06106)
November 10, 2025 at 3:19 PM
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)
(300 Capitol Ave., Hartford, CT 06106)
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
https://sinainc.org/medicalmission2025
November 7, 2025 at 5:02 PM
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
https://sinainc.org/medicalmission2025
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
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 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/...
November 6, 2025 at 8:21 PM
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/...
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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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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October 30, 2025 at 8:41 PM
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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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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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...
October 29, 2025 at 3:15 PM
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...
The burden to POTS patients is made worse by the lack of understanding and awareness by most people.
Click here to learn more: www.standinguptopots...
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October 25, 2025 at 1:52 PM
The burden to POTS patients is made worse by the lack of understanding and awareness by most people.
Click here to learn more: www.standinguptopots...
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Click here to learn more: www.standinguptopots...
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Early Voting is happening NOW! Learn more at www.vote411.org/upco...
October 23, 2025 at 8:49 PM
Early Voting is happening NOW! Learn more at www.vote411.org/upco...
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.
October 17, 2025 at 9:44 PM
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.
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!
October 17, 2025 at 11:47 AM
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!
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.
October 16, 2025 at 10:49 PM
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.
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...
Click here to learn about Indigenous People’s Day:
www.almanac.com/indi...
October 13, 2025 at 4:43 PM
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...
Click here to learn about Indigenous People’s Day:
www.almanac.com/indi...
Disability Rights Connecticut will be closed on Monday, October 13th in observance of Indigenous Peoples' Day.
October 11, 2025 at 8:46 PM
Disability Rights Connecticut will be closed on Monday, October 13th in observance of Indigenous Peoples' Day.
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...
October 11, 2025 at 2:57 PM
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...
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/
October 10, 2025 at 5:18 PM
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/
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:
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October 10, 2025 at 1:37 PM
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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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...
Learn more: www.nami.org/Get-Inv...
October 9, 2025 at 3:13 PM
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...
Learn more: www.nami.org/Get-Inv...
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
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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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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-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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October 8, 2025 at 9:15 PM
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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-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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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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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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October 6, 2025 at 2:37 PM
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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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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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...
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
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...
Location: West Hartford Town Hall Auditorium, 50 South Main Street, West Hartford, CT. To RSVP go to www.tinakiniry.com/t...
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/...
The DD Act provides federal funding for organizations like DRCT to advocate for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities.
Learn more: www.disrightsct.org/...
October 4, 2025 at 1:21 PM
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/...
The DD Act provides federal funding for organizations like DRCT to advocate for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities.
Learn more: www.disrightsct.org/...
October is Down syndrome, Dysautonomia, ADHD, Breast Cancer, and National Disability Employment Awareness Month. For more resources go to: www.disrightsct.org/...
October 3, 2025 at 7:36 PM
October is Down syndrome, Dysautonomia, ADHD, Breast Cancer, and National Disability Employment Awareness Month. For more resources go to: www.disrightsct.org/...
Hispanic Heritage Month runs from Sept. 15 to Oct. 15. Connecticut is home to more than half a million people of Hispanic origin, or nearly 1 in every 5 residents. Here’s how and where to celebrate this month around the state.
www.ctpublic.org/new...
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October 1, 2025 at 11:49 PM
Hispanic Heritage Month runs from Sept. 15 to Oct. 15. Connecticut is home to more than half a million people of Hispanic origin, or nearly 1 in every 5 residents. Here’s how and where to celebrate this month around the state.
www.ctpublic.org/new...
www.ctpublic.org/new...