Disability Services

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• Services for the Blind

  People who are experiencing vision loss that makes daily activities difficult can contact the Bureau of Education and Services for the Blind (BESB) for services that can include counseling, explanation of legal benefits, low vision rehabilitation services and job training. The bureau also can offer on-the-job training and tax incentives to employers who hire its clients.

  Agency: Department of Aging and Disability Services

• Driver Training Program for Persons with Disabilities

  Driver training program for persons with disabilities can help any qualified permanent Connecticut resident who requires special equipment in order to operate a motor vehicle. This is the only state-operated program of this type in the U.S. There is no charge for this training.

  Agency: Department of Aging and Disability Services

• Library Services for Persons with Disabilities

  An outline of some of the resources, programs and technology available to libraries to help people with disabilities access library collections and services.   Library Services for People with Disabilities

  Agency: Connecticut State Library

• Judicial Branch ADA Information

  Members of the public with questions about the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) can read about the law, find resources and contact people and get information about filing complaints and accessibility requests.

  Agency: Judicial Branch

• Office of Protection and Advocacy for Persons with Disabilities

  An independent state agency created to safeguard and advance the civil and human rights of people with disabilities in Connecticut, the Office of Protection and Advocacy for Persons with Disabilities investigates claims of discrimination and abuse and provides education and advocacy services.  

  Agency: Office of Protection and Advocacy of People with Disabilities

• CT AHEAD: Association on Higher Education and Disability

  CT AHEAD helps high school students with disabilities learn about support programs at different colleges in the state. AHEAD also advocates for the needs of students with disabilities and promotes programs to help them succeed in college.  

  Agency: Council on Developmental Disabilities

• Council on Developmental Disabilities

  While not a direct service provider, the Council's mission is to promote the full inclusion of people with disabilities into their communities through advocacy, capacity building and system change activities in school, work and community life.  

  Agency: Council on Developmental Disabilities

• Aging and Disability Resources Center

  Aging and Disability Resources Centers provide consumers of any age and ability with benefits counseling, person-centered planning to help identify available long and short term services and supports, application assistance and general information and assistance.

  Agency: State Unit on Aging

• Veteran’s Home and Community Based Services

  CT Veterans requiring home and based services in order to remain in the community and avoid institutionalization have the opportunity to self-direct their own care. Through this program veterans serve as an employer and have the freedom to hire and fire their own Personal Care Assistants and with the help of a fiscal management service, manage their individualized care plans and corresponding budgets.

  Agency: State Unit on Aging