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A Guide to Services for Senior Citizens of Connecticut
Information on programs and services available to seniors in Connecticut. Includes information on transportation, housing, education and health care.
http://www.ct.gov/dss/LIB/dss/PDFs/seniors.pdf
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Disability & Emergency Preparedness Resources for Connecticut
View a list of links to federal, regional, state and local disability-related emergency management resources in your state.
http://nod.citysoft.org/EPIResources/connecticut.html
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Community Options
A nonprofit organization providing housing, employment assistance, advocacy and support services to people with disabilities.
http://www.comop.org/main.html
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Appalachian National Scenic Trail Accessibility Information
Information from the National Park Service regarding accessibility at the Appalachian National Scenic Trail.
http://www.nps.gov/appa/planyourvisit/accessibility.htm
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Able Lives
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.
http://www.ablelives.org/ablelives
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Sunrise Community
Non-profit organization that provides a variety of services for people with disabilities in Connecticut, including adult day programs, residential homes, supported living and transportation.
http://www.sunrisegroup.org/connect.htm
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National Spinal Cord Injury Association (NSCIA) Connecticut Chapter
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.
http://www.sciact.org/
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City of New Haven Disability Services
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.
http://www.cityofnewhaven.com/DisabilityServices/index.asp
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Western Connecticut Area Agency on Aging
A private non-profit organization that receives federal and state funds, which are distributed to adult day care centers, local social services agencies, nutrition and transportation programs. All programs are available to individuals 60 years or older and some services are targeted to frail, low income and/or minority elderly.
http://www.wcaaa.org/
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United Cerebral Palsy (UCP) of Southern Connecticut
Works to advance the independence, productivity and full inclusion of people with cerebral palsy and other neuro-muscular disabilities.
http://www.ucpasouthernct.com/