Services and Resources

• Connecticut Department of Aging and Disability Services (ct.gov)
• Connecticut Birth to Three Services
• Connecticut Department of Developmental Services
• Connecticut Department of Mental Health and Addiction Services
• Connecticut Department of Social Services Autism Spectrum Disorder - ASD
• Connecticut Department of Education Special Education (ct.gov)
• Connecticut Department of Public Health Topics A to Z (ct.gov)
• Disability Services (ct.gov)
• Connecticut Department of Treasury ABLE-Accounts.pdf (ct.gov)                 
• Library for the Blind and Physically Handicapped – Connecticut State Library (ctstatelibrary.org)
• Office of the Healthcare Advocate (ct.gov)

• Apply Online for Disability Benefits (ssa.gov)
• Apply For A Child (Under Age 18) | Disability Benefits | SSA
• Social Security Benefits for Children with Disabilities Social Security Matters (ssa.gov)
• Benefits For Children With Disabilities (ssa.gov)

• Connecticut Tech Act Project (cttechact.com)
• Accessibility Technology & Tools | Microsoft Accessibility
• Accessibility video training (microsoft.com)
• Overview | DO-IT (washington.edu)
• The Accessible World - Harvard University

• Disability Rights Connecticut (DRCT) | Disability Advocates (disrightsct.org)
• Connecticut Legal Rights Project, Inc. | Mental Health Legal Services and Representation (clrp.org)
• Welcome | Statewide Legal Services of Connecticut (slsct.org)
• Center for Disability Rights | Removal of Barriers, Inclusion of People (cdr-ct.org)
• Commission on Human Rights and Opportunities (ct.gov)
• Home - Advocacy Unlimited*
• AAPD – American Association of People with Disabilities
• Bazelon Center for Mental Health Law
• Home - Disability Rights Education & Defense Fund (dredf.org)

• Americans with Disabilities Act Connecticut adacc.net
• New England ADA Center
• ADA National Network | Information, Guidance and Training on the Americans with Disabilities Act (adata.org)

• COVID-19 and the Americans with Disabilities Act—recently updated with information about strategies and medical setting visitor policies | Beta.ADA.gov
• Individuals with Disabilities (ct.gov)
• What You Should Know About COVID-19 and the ADA, the Rehabilitation Act, and Other EEO Laws | U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (eeoc.gov)
• Guidance on “Long COVID” as a Disability Under the ADA, Section 504, and Section 1557 | HHS.gov
• Tests for people who are blind or have low vision | ACL Administration for Community Living

• Inclusive Preparedness Resources | Red Cross
• Individuals with Disabilities | Ready.gov
• Build A Kit | Ready.gov
• Office of Disability Integration and Coordination | FEMA.gov
• Emergency Preparedness and Response (ada.gov)
• Bring Me Back Home (ct.gov)

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• Ability One
• AMPHL Association of Medical Professionals with Hearing Losses
• AskEARN | Home - Employer Assistance and Resource Network on Disability Inclusion
• Building an Inclusive Workforce (dol.gov)
• CCARC Services for people with disabilities*
• CW Resources – Empowerment Through Employment*
• Disabilities Employment Program | Work With USAID | U.S. Agency for International Development
• Disability and Employment Community 
• Disabledperson.com
• Employees' Practical Guide to Requesting and Negotiating Reasonable Accommodation Under the Americans with Disabilities Act (askjan.org)
• Employment for Individuals with Disabilities (ct.gov)
• JAN - Job Accommodation Network (askjan.org)
• Job Applicants and the ADA | U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (eeoc.gov)
• National Organization of Nurses with Disabilities (NOND) 
• ODEP | U.S. Department of Labor (dol.gov)
• Project SEARCH
• Reasonable Accommodations in the Workplace | ADA National Network (adata.org)
• USAJOBS.gov
• Working While Disabled—A Guide to Plans for Achieving Self-Support (ssa.gov)
• Your Continuing Eligibility | Disability Benefits | SSA
• Welcome to Bureau of Rehabilitation Services (ct.gov)
•  Workforce Recruitment Program https://www.wrp.gov/wrp?id=student_landing_page
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• ABLE Accounts for Individuals with Disabilities | ABLEnow
• AbleActBrochure.pdf
• ABLE Act

• 2-1-1 Connecticut (211ct.org)
• Disability+Resources+Directory.Complete.2019+rev+9.5.9.pdf (squarespace.com)
• DisabilityEtiquette.pdf (unitedspinal.org)
• CT Clearinghouse | A Wheeler Clinic Program | Plainville, CT
• Independence Unlimited :: Home
• MyPlaceCT - Find What You Need to Live the Life You Want
• SILC (ctsilc.org)
• State of Connecticut, Connecticut (networkofcare.org)

• Beacon Health Options Connecticut - Home (ctbhp.com)
• CDC
• Center for Medicare Advocacy - Advancing Access to Medicare and Healthcare
• Children Youth with Special Health Care Needs and Connecticut’s Medical Home Initiative
• Connecticut Children's Care Network - Connecticut Children's (connecticutchildrens.org)
• Connecticut Husky Health
• CT Medical Home Initiative (MHI) (favor-ct.org)
• HUSKY Health Program | HUSKY Health Members | Member Home Page (huskyhealthct.org)
• Long Term Care Ombudsman Program (ct.gov)
• Office of the Healthcare Advocate (ct.gov) About Us (ct.gov)
• MemoryCare.com - Dedicated to wellness and consumer education | MemoryCare.com
• https://www.cthealthexplained.org

• Connecticut Fair Housing Center — Working to ensure that all people have equal access to housing opportunities, free from discrimination. (ctfairhousing.org)
• Corporation for Independent Living Homepage | CIL
• CTHousingSearch.org | Connecticut Apartments | Connecticut Rental Homes
• Information for Disabled Persons/U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) | HUD.gov / U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD)
• Institute for Human Centered Design
• Interactive Self-help Guide for Requesting a Reasonable Accommodation or Reasonable Modification
• New Britain CT Housing Authority (nbhact.org)*

• Apply Online for Disability Benefits (ssa.gov)
• Apply For A Child (Under Age 18) | Disability Benefits | SSA
• Social Security Benefits for Children with Disabilities Social Security Matters (ssa.gov)
• Benefits For Children With Disabilities (ssa.gov)

• Connecticut Mobile Crisis Services for children and adolescents experiencing a mental health or behavioral crisis is accessed by calling 2-1-1.
• The Action Line for individuals 18 years of age or older who are in emotional distress and/or substance use crisis, call 1-800-HOPE-135 (1-800-467-3135).
• The National Suicide Prevention Lifeline can be reached by calling or texting 988 for 24/7 confidential support. For veterans' support, dial 988 (press 1).
• Veterans' Crisis Line call 1-800-273-TALK (8255) and press 1 or text 838255.
• The Crisis Text Line can be reached by texting HOME to 741-741 for immediate help.
• SAMSHA's National Helpline is available at 1-800-662-HELP (4357) offering free confidential support.
• The Trevor Lifeline for LGBTQ Youth can be reached at 1-866-488-7386.
• The Trans Lifeline call 1-877-565-8860 for assistance.

Mental health is a critical issue that affects many, and it is important to remember that seeking help is a sign of strength, not something to be ashamed of. 

Everyone deserves support and understanding.

• Connecticut Department of Mental Health and Addiction Services
• Home | NAMI: National Alliance on Mental Illness
• Behavioral & Mental Health | The Hospital of Central Connecticut | CT (thocc.org)*
• Community Health Center of New Britain (chc1.com)*
• Community Mental Health Affiliates, Inc. Home (cmhacc.org)*
• Root Center New Britain - Root Center for Advanced Recovery*
• Wheeler Family Health and Wellness Center - New Britain: Primary care and behavioral health for all ages, substance use disorder treatment, and more. (wheelerclinic.org)*

• Service Animals | Beta.ADA.gov
• Service Animals and Emotional Support Animals | ADA National Network (adata.org)
• Frequently Asked Questions about Service Animals and the ADA
• Dog Law in Connecticut Section 4. Service Animals
• Is there a difference between service and therapy animals? Yes, there is a distinction between "service" and "therapy" animals.

• ADA Paratransit Service Area - Greater Hartford Transit District
• Accessibility | CTtransit - Connecticut DOT-owned bus service
• The Kennedy Center : What We Do : Programs & Services : Mobility Services : Travel Training (thekennedycenterinc.org)
• Driver Training Program (ct.gov)
• Connecticut Department of Motor Vehicles Parking Permit for Disabled (ct.gov)
• Way To Go Connecticut – Helping you Navigate the North Central Connecticut Transportation System (waytogoct.org)
• American with Disabilities Act Title II Transition Plan
• M7 | Largest Taxi Company In Connecticut, Greater New Haven, Bridgeport & Hartford (m7ride.com)

• Understanding Your Employment Rights Under the Americans with Disabilities Act: A Guide for Veterans | U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (eeoc.gov)
• Connecticut Department of Veterans Affairs
• Ten Points for Veterans to Consider When Returning to Work with a Disability (adapacific.org)
• Help For Veterans - Housing And Finance Resources & Links (primesurvivor.com)
• Veterans and the Americans with Disabilities Act: A Guide for Employers | U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (eeoc.gov)
• Disabled American Veterans Department of Connecticut (disabledvetsct.org)

• Connecticut Birth to Three Services
• SERC: State Educational Resource Center https://ctserc.org
• CSDE: CT State Department of Education https://portal.ct.gov
• Connecticut Children’s Center for Care Coordination, call 860.837.6200 or toll-free 877.835.576
• Youth with Special Health Care Needs 
• (ct.gov)
• Connecticut Department of Education Special Education (ct.gov)
• Consolidated School District of New Britain Consolidated School District of New Britain
• (csdnb.org)*
• Connecticut Family Support Network Home - CT Family Support Network (ctfsn.org)
• Connecticut Parent Advocacy Center, Inc. https://cpacinc.org
• African Caribbean American Parents of Children with Disabilities, Inc. Home (afcamp.org)
• Home | Center for Excellence in Developmental Disabilities Education, Research and Service (uconnucedd.org)
• LEND: Leadership Education
• in Neurodevelopmental and Related Disabilities https://ctlend.uconnucedd.org

Autism 

• Connecticut Department of Social Services Autism Spectrum Disorder - ASD
• Connecticut Collaborative to Improve Autism Services
• Center for Autism and Related Disorders | Hospital for Special Care (hfsc.org)*
• Developmental Pediatrics ASAP - Connecticut Children's (connecticutchildrens.org)

College bound Students with Disabilities

• Central Connecticut State University Student Disability Services (ccsu.edu)*
• College Resources: College Resources for Students with Disabilities (bestcolleges.com)
• Financial Aid & Scholarships  Financial Aid for Students With Disabilities | BestColleges
• Networking & Career Guide Career Guide for Students With Disabilities | BestColleges
• College Information for Students with Disabilities (collegescholarships.org)

College Accommodations for Students with Disabilities

• Physical Disabilities Financial Aid for Students With Disabilities | BestColleges
• Hard of Hearing  College Help for Hard of Hearing and Deaf Students (bestcolleges.com)
• Learning Disabilities   Support for College Students With Learning Disabilities (bestcolleges.com)
• Psychiatric Disabilities College Guide for Students With Psychiatric Disabilities | BestColleges

*Located in New Britain