DRCT will be closed on Monday, November 11. Click here for access to VA employment programs, services, and resources: vaforvets.va.gov/events/pages/U…

CLICK HERE TO READ ABOUT OCTOBER'S EVENTS: disrightsct.org/community-enga…

Wednesday 11/13 special education summit hosted by the CSDE - Legislative Building, Room 2C 300 Capitol Ave #5100, Hartford, CT 06106 For more information: ow.ly/KO4150U5g7T

Sen. Blumenthal warns seniors about Medicare Advantage plans To learn more, visit: disrightsct.org/medicare-advan…

November 14th is World Diabetes Day. 537 million adults (1 in 10) were living with diabetes in 2021. This number is expected to rise to 643 million by 2030 and 783 million by 2045. For more information on advocacy sources, please visit diabetes.org/advocacy/safe-…

El 14 de noviembre es el Día Mundial de la Diabetes. 537 millones de adultos (1 de cada 10) vivían con diabetes en 2021. Haga clic aquí para más información: hhttps://diabetes.org/es/abogac%C3%ADa/leyes%20estatales%20sobre%20seguridad%20en%20la%20escuela/CT

The State Independent Living Center (SILC) has developed a Transition Services Experience survey for students and recent students aged 14 to 27 and parent/guardians to gather information to improve transition outcomes. Visit here to complete: app.smartsheet.com/b/form/2d3eef7…

El Centro Estatal de Vida Independiente pide que llene una encuesta sobre los Servicios de Transición para estudiantes y ex-estudiantes 14 a 27 años de edad y padres/tutores. Visite aqui para la encuesta: app.smartsheet.com/b/form/5bb8418…

Save the Date for a lunchtime discussion on Community First Choice! Stay tuned for more information and registration.

Reserve la fecha para un almuerzo de debate sobre la primera opción comunitaria. Esté atento para más información y para inscribirse.

A new state law is supposed to cut down on long waits for wheelchair repairs. But users claim wheelchair companies are trying to get around it Click here to watch the report: connecticut.news12.com/i-was-bedridde…

On 9/23 DRCT attended an All-Terrain Wheelchair Demo Day hosted by CT DEEP at Dinosaur State Park. Ten all-terrain wheelchairs are available in designated State Park & Forest locations, available to users with mobility impairments free of charge. Visit: ctparks.com/all-terrain-wh…

Native American Heritage Month Celebrating the rich and diverse cultures and heritage of Native Americans. Visit here: youtube.com/watch?v=eaqHwU… Visit here: americanindian.si.edu/environment/pd…

For answers to common housing and employment questions visit the DRCT YouTube Channel: youtube.com/@disabilityrig…

Join DRCT on December 5, 2024 from 12:00-1:00 p.m., for a virtual event to discuss Advocacy Tips on Community First Choice (CFC). Register in advance for this meeting: bit.ly/CFC-tips

The Transgender Day of Remembrance (TDOR) commemorates all transgender people lost to violence. Visit here for “Know Your Rights: LGBTQ+ Discrimination in Connecticut”glad.org/kyr-lgbtq-ct/

DRCT will be closed November 27th-29th.

El DRCT estará cerrado del 27 al 29 de noviembre.

Visite aqui para la encuesta: app.smartsheet.com/b/form/5bb8418…

The State Independent Living Center (SILC) has developed a Transition Services Experience survey for students and recent students aged 14 to 27 and parent/guardians to gather information to improve transition outcomes. Visit here to complete: app.smartsheet.com/b/form/2d3eef7…