Disability Services
Disability Rights Connecticut
Disability Rights Connecticut (DRCT) is a statewide non-profit organization with a mission to advocate for the human, civil, and legal rights of people with disabilities in Connecticut. The organization replaced the Office of Protection & Advocacy for Persons with Disabilities.
Disability Rights provides legal advocacy and rights protection to a wide range of people with disabilities. 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.
Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)
The Town's Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) coordinator is committed to ensuring that the needs and interests of persons with disabilities are channeled to appropriate Town departments. Suzanne Oslander serves as a liaison to the Advisory Commission on Persons with Disabilities, which works with Town departments to ensure access to services for people with disabilities.
Transportation offered from State of CT
- The State of Connecticut provides transportation services for adults. Types of transportation services available range from city buses to paratransit services. Please click here for more information.
- Dial-A-Ride - Our most popular service. Services are available for adult residents who are 60 y/o or older or 18 y/o or older with a qualifying disability and are unable to use public transportation.
The State of CT’s Aging & Disability Services
The State of CT’s Aging & Disability Services serves people with disabilities and older adults in Connecticut and offers a range of programs.
Senior Services
For services offered to Seniors, please see our Older Adult Services webpage.