Don't miss the Alliance CT's 2025 Annual Nonprofit Conference. Happening this Thursday, Nov 13 from 8:30AM-4:00PM at the CT Convention Center, 100 Columbus Blvd, Hartford, CT. Register here: https://ctnonprofitalliance.org/2025-annual-conference/

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)

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

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/...

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) 1/6

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...

National POSTURAL ORTHOSTATIC TACHYCARDIA SYNDROME (POTS) Awareness Day, October 25, 2025. Although postural orthostatic tachycardia syndrome (POTS) is not visible or typically life-threatening, it causes an enormous emotional, physical, and financial burden to POTS patients and their families. 1/2

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. 

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.

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...

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...

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: portal.ct.gov/heatin... 1/2

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...

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. 1/3

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 1/2

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. 1/3

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...

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/...

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...

From the Northeast ADA Center - Disability Disclosure and the Interactive Process: A Virtual Event - Tuesday, October 14, 1:00pm – 2:15pm ET Register at: adata.org/event/disa...

Save the Date! For an informational forum on Supported Decision Making. Thursday, November 13, 2025 - 10:00 AM to 11:30 AM in Room 2C of the Legislative Office Building (LOB). Hosted by the Connecticut ID/DD Legislative Caucus & Connecticut Supported Decision Making Coalition of CT.

September 26 marks the 52nd anniversary of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, a groundbreaking civil rights law that requires equal opportunity for people with disabilities. For a fact sheet on Section 504, go to: www.hhs.gov/sites/de...

October 8th - Informed Choice and Employment. Don't miss the next session in our video training series: Using Supported Decision Making in Employment! Registration is required. Go to: www.disrightsct.org/...

CT KASA (Connecticut Kids As Self-Advocates) is open to youth and young adults ages 13 to 26, who are living with a disability or chronic health condition. Participants learn how to advocate for themselves and take control of their own lives.

September 23rd is International Day of Sign Languages, an important part of the International Week of the Deaf. In the United States, it is approximated that 250,000-500,000 deaf Americans use American Sign Language (ASL).

In celebration of the International Week of the Deaf go to: www.nad.org/resource... The Bureau of Services for Persons Who Are Deaf, DeafBlind, and Hard of Hearing is an important office within the Connecticut Department and Aging and Disability Services (ADS). portal.ct.gov/ads/kn...

DRCT Executive Director, Tobey Partch-Davies, Ph. D. speaks with Catherine Shen on Where We Live about the future of disability services in CT.

Several Northeastern states and America's largest city announce the Northeast Public Health Collaborative. Read more at

Did you know not all autistic people think the same way? In this insightful clip, Dr. Grandin outlines three distinct cognitive styles. Understanding these differences can transform how we teach, hire, and support autistic individuals.

It's National Voter Registration Day! Are you #VoteReady for the November 4th Election? Check your registration status here: portaldir.ct.gov/sot... Register to vote here: voterregistration.ct...

“They need to significantly staff up to address the need now, and then you have to factor in yeah, but what else is going to be needed,” Sheldon Toubman, an attorney with Disability Rights Connecticut, said." Read more:

September is Suicide Prevention Awareness Month - your voice matters. This month is dedicated to recognizing the warning signs for suicide, encouraging open conversations about mental health, and connecting people to proven treatment and resources.  www.samhsa.gov/about...

You have the right to an accessible voting process. Nationally, people with disabilities voted at a 3.6% lower rate than nondisabled voters. There are accommodations available to you. portal.ct.gov/sots/e... #DisabilityVotingRightsWeek #RevUp2025

Twenty-four health and disability advocacy groups call on the CT legislature to act now to address extreme delays in reaching the essential DSS Call Center for Medicaid and SNAP. Read more at www.disrightsct.org/...

Today, DRCT and the CT Council on Developmental Disabilities wrote a letter to Gov. Lamont in appreciation for his actions safeguarding access to and insurance coverage of COVID-19 vaccines. Read the letter and more about protections in CT at: www.disrightsct.org/

Please join DRCT on Thursday, September 11, 2:00-5:00 p.m. at the Second Annual Resource Fair in the southwest region of Connecticut to connect with us and network with other agencies. Location: Neighborhood Studios of Fairfield County, 150 Elm St. Bridgeport, CT.

For many people, voting can be a challenging experience. In 2017, the Government Accountability Office found that 60% of polling places had at least one problem that made them inaccessible. Make a Plan to Vote! www.aapd.com/electio... #DisabilityVotingRightsWeek #RevUp2025

Your Vote Matters! If people with disabilities voted at the same rate as nondisabled voters, there would be about 2.0 million more voters. Are you ready to use the power of the disability vote? Register today! voterregistration.ct... #DisabilityVotingRightsWeek #RevUp2025

In 2024, there were 40.2 million eligible voters with disabilities, representing one-sixth of the total electorate. (Rutgers, Oct. 2024 Report) DVRW, September 8-12, 2025, is about advocating for accessible futures, celebrating community, and building power. #DisabilityVotingRightsWeek @aapd.com

DRCT and CT Council on Developmental Disabilities Urge Governor to Join MA and NY in Ensuring CT Adopts Broader Guidelines Permitting COVID Vaccinations, Following Action by U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Narrowing Access To read more: www.disrightsct.org/...

Happening tomorrow!! Torrington Area Families for Autism is offering a sensory friendly screening of The Secret Life of Pets on Sunday September 7th at 2 pm at the Warner Theatre. For more info on all of their upcoming events go to: www.facebook.com/taf...

Disability Rights CT and the CT Council on Developmental Disabilities sent a letter to Governor Lamont today requesting that he issue state guidance with broader eligibility standards for Covid vaccines. Click the link below to read an article from @ctmirror.org. ctmirror.org/2025/09/05/c...

National Guide Dog Month is a celebration of the work of guide dogs in the United States as a way to raise awareness, appreciation and support for guide dog schools across the United States. Click here to view short, illustrated videos on Guide Dogs for the Blind: www.guidedogs.com/re...

September is World Alzheimer's Awareness Month : Alzheimer’s disease is a brain disorder that slowly destroys memory and thinking skills and, eventually, the ability to carry out the simplest tasks. It is the most common cause of dementia among older adults.