Disability Services

Autism Services and Resources of CT (ASRC)
https://ct-asrc.org/
203-265-7717
Support for parents of children on the Autism Spectrum

Center for Disability Rights
https://cdrnys.org/
203-934-7077
Promote options that empower persons with disabilities through advocacy, education, and citizen action

Cerebral Palsy Group
https://cerebralpalsygroup.com/
(866) 510-0717
FREE support and useful resources to individuals and families who have been diagnosed with cerebral palsy and other disabilities

Charlies Closet
https://givct.org/charlies-closet/
203-453-8359
Accepts donations of used medical equipment, provides it to people in the community for a nominal fee of $1.00. Equipment loan program for items such as wheelchairs, walkers, bath chairs, and the like.

Connecticut Parent Advocacy Center Inc.
http://www.cpacinc.org/
860-739-3089 General website/Main office phone number

CT Down Syndrome Congress (CDSC)
www.ctdownsyndrome.org
1-888-486-8537
A special interest group advocating for persons with Downs Syndrome

CT Family Support Network
www.ctfsn.org
1-877-376-2329
203-430-0242
Helps families of individuals with special needs find information and resources

CT Technology Act Project
https://cttechact.com/
860-424-4881
Assistive Technology Loan Program to assist one to purchase equipment and/or make home or motor vehicle modification

Department of Developmental Services
https://portal.ct.gov/dds
Main Number: 860-418-6000
Toll Free: 866-737-0330

Disabled Children’s Relief Fund
https://rarediseases.org/non-member-patient/disabled-childrens-relief-fund
516-377-1605
Provides eligible disabled children with equipment, prosthesis, and rehabilitative services.

Division of Autism Spectrum Services
https://portal.ct.gov/DSS/Health-And-Home-Care/Autism-Spectrum-Disorder-...
860-418-6078

Driver Training Program for Persons with Physical Disabilities
https://portal.ct.gov/AgingandDisability/Content-Pages/Programs/Driver-T...
1-800-537-2549

HCBS/Autism Waiver Eligibility
http://www.ct.gov/dds/cwp/view.asp?a=2730&Q=521900
dds.autism@ct.gov
General website on DDS Website

Qualified Medicare Benefits
https://www.benefits.gov/benefit/6177
Pays for monthly Medicare premiums, deductibles, and co-payments for financially eligible individuals

Reachout
http://www.reachoutinc.org/
203-230-2815
General website

SCCAA CHOICES Program
https://www.aoascc.org/Services/Support-to-Live-at-Home/Assistance-with-...
203-785-8533 or 1-800-944-9422
Unbiased information and assistance on Medicare, supplemental insurance, Medicaid, long-term care insurance, prescription drug assistance, and federal/state programs

Social Security Administration
www.ssa.gov

SSI Disability Insurance
https://www.ssa.gov/disability/disability.html
1-866-331-5281
How to apply for disability insurance

State of Connecticut, Bureau of Rehabilitation Service
https://portal.ct.gov/AgingandDisability/Content-Pages/Bureaus/Bureau-of...
800-537-2549

The Learning Disability Association of CT
https://www.facebook.com/LDAofCT/
860-560-1711

The Yale Center for Dyslexia and Creativity
www.dyslexia.yale.edu
203-785-4641
A clinical research study committed to identify children with learning disabilities

Wrightslaw
www.wrightslaw.com
Provides information, education, and resources to assist families and/or persons with learning disabilities, physical disabilities, and/or mental health disability with knowing and exercising their rights as student