State and Local Community Life Resources for Connecticut

Connecticut chapter of the AARP, dedicated to enhancing quality of life for all as they age. Includes information on independent living, benefits, transportation and more.

Able Lives is a 10-part series that focuses on disabilities as they relate to family (marriage, children, personal assistants and other aspects of family life); access (housing, transportation, emergency preparedness and facilities); culture; work (self-determination); social aspects; education (early development, inclusion); and science.

Information from the National Park Service regarding accessibility at the Appalachian National Scenic Trail.

This department promotes the coordination of resources for persons with disabilities, responds to the needs of persons with disabilities and monitors and takes appropriate actions to ensure compliance with relevant federal, state and local regulations.

A nonprofit organization providing housing, employment assistance, advocacy and support services to people with disabilities.

Contact information for all ILCs in Connecticut. ILCs provide people with disabilities advocacy and support services, including assistance with employment, transportation, housing, health care and living skills.

View a list of links to federal, regional, state and local disability-related emergency management resources in your state.

An Aquarium in Mystic, CT that provides full access for special needs visitors.

A group of individuals that join together with the hopes of improving the lives of people who have been affected by a spinal related injury or disease within the state of Connecticut.

A regional non-profit organization based in Hartford that provides planning and management of funding and advocacy for services to older persons and their caregivers in the North Central Connecticut region.