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Do you need help with access, advice, finding services, legal assistance, a job accommodation, food, transportation or housing?  Here are some resources to help:

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ADA.gov

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The ADA is one of America's most comprehensive pieces of civil rights legislation that prohibits discrimination and guarantees that people with disabilities have the same opportunities as everyone else to participate in the mainstream of American life -- to enjoy employment opportunities, to purchase goods and services, and to participate in State and local government programs and services.

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State of CT Disability Services

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.

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Centers for Independent Living 

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The term "center for independent living" means a consumer‑controlled, community‑based, cross‑disability, nonresidential private nonprofit agency that is designed and operated within a local community by individuals with disabilities and provides an array of independent living services.  There are five Centers in Connecticut.  You can get information about the one closest to you here.

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Disability Rights Connecticut

Disability Rights Connecticut provides legal advocacy and rights protection to people of all ages with disabilities. DRCT does not charge for its services. This includes assisting individuals with problems such as abuse, neglect, discrimination, access to assistive technology, community integration, voting, and rights protection issues. DRCT also addresses issues through policy advocacy, education, monitoring, and investigation.​
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2-1-1  

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2-1-1 is your one-stop connection to the local services you need, from utility assistance, food, housing, child care, after school programs, elder care, crisis intervention and much more. 2-1-1 is always ready to assist you find the help you need. Dial 2-1-1 or search online. If you are outside of Connecticut or have a problem using the 2-1-1-number, dial 1-800-203-1234.

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Equal Employment Opportunity 

The U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) is responsible for enforcing federal laws that make it illegal to discriminate against a job applicant or an employee because of the person's race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related conditions, transgender status, and sexual orientation), national origin, age (40 or older), disability or genetic information.
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Job Accommodation Network 

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The Job Accommodation Network (JAN) is the leading source of free, expert, and confidential guidance on workplace accommodations and disability employment issues.

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Sign Language Interpreters 

 

This link will take you to the most up to date listing of sign language interpreters in Connecticut as maintained by United Way's Infoline.​​

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CT ADA Paratransit Resources

The purpose of the Paratransit Application is to determine eligibility for Connecticut complementary ADA Paratransit service. If you have a disability that prevents you from using the public transit bus service in Connecticut, you may be eligible for ADA Paratransit service. ADA Paratransit is a shared ride, advanced reservation, origin-to-destination service for persons with disabilities who are unable to use the public bus service because of their disability.​
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Housing Assistance​​
​Find the answers to frequently asked questions on the housing rights of people with disabilities and the responsibilities of housing providers and building and design professionals under federal law.

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Helping you find resources is important to us.  If you can't find what you are looking for above, please visit the New England ADA Technical Assistance Line here:​

Mailing Address

 P.O Box 310663 Newington, CT 06131

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T: (860) 800-2ADA (2232)

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New England ADA Center

1-800-949-4232 (Voice/TTY)

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Email ADACC

adacoalitionct@gmail.com

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ADA Coalition of CT

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