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Disability Rights Connecticut @disrightsct.bsky.social · 1d

HOWEVER, some people may not be able to attend in person. If you absolutely cannot attend in person, here is the Zoom link:

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Disability Rights Connecticut @disrightsct.bsky.social · 1d

Hear testimony from experts on SDM.
Hear from legislators familiar with SDM and why they support it.

PLEASE make every effort to attend in person. We need a packed hearing room to show support for SDM!
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Disability Rights Connecticut @disrightsct.bsky.social · 1d

When people use SDM, they work with family members, friends, or professionals who help them understand their situations and choices so they can make decisions that are best for them.

Why Attend the Forum?
Learn about SDM and how it works.
Hear stories from families who use SDM.
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Disability Rights Connecticut @disrightsct.bsky.social · 1d

What is Supported Decision Making? - Supported Decision Making (SDM) is a way for older adults and people with disabilities to make their own decisions.
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Disability Rights Connecticut @disrightsct.bsky.social · 1d

Please join us to learn more about Supported Decision Making as an alternative to Guardianship and Conservatorship and how it promotes independence and self- determination for people with disabilities.
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Disability Rights Connecticut @disrightsct.bsky.social · 1d

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)
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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. Please join us to learn more about Supported Decision Making as an alternative to Guardianship and Conservatorship and how it promotes independence and self- determination for people with disabilities.

Why Attend the Forum? Learn about SDM and how it works. Hear stories from families who Hear stories from families who use SDM. Hear testimony from experts on SDM. Hear from legislators familiar with SDM and why they support it.
PLEASE make every effort to attend in person. We need a packed hearing room to show support for SDM! HOWEVER, some people may not be able to attend in person. If you absolutely cannot attend in person, here is the Zoom link:
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/85622782270?pwd=o7sDgkNQWClJvY4GcZ9inaLpn8kKXf.1

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Disability Rights Connecticut @disrightsct.bsky.social · 2d

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...

Graphic with white background on the top half and black text that reads The Help America Vote Act (HAVA) of 2002 was passed by the United States Congress to make sweeping reforms to the nation's voting process. HAVA addresses improvements to voting systems and voter access. The bottom half of the graphic has blue background with white text that reads Help America Vote Act. HAVA anniversary. October 29. There is a border around the graphic of red stripes and blue stars.

Disability Rights Connecticut @disrightsct.bsky.social · 6d

The burden to POTS patients is made worse by the lack of understanding and awareness by most people.

Click here to learn more: www.standinguptopots...
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Graphic with a green gradient background and two green awareness ribbons. Text reads National POTS Awareness Day. October 25 2025. Postural Orthostatic Tachycardia Syndrome.

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Disability Rights Connecticut @disrightsct.bsky.social · 6d

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.
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Disability Rights Connecticut @disrightsct.bsky.social · 8d

Early Voting is happening NOW! Learn more at www.vote411.org/upco...

Disability Rights Connecticut @disrightsct.bsky.social · 14d

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. 

Disability Rights Connecticut @disrightsct.bsky.social · 14d

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!

Graphic with images of alarm clocks on a bright blue background with black text that reads Register by mail or online by Friday, October 17. VOTERREGISTRATION.CT.GOV/OLVR

Disability Rights Connecticut @disrightsct.bsky.social · 15d

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.

Disability Rights Connecticut @disrightsct.bsky.social · 18d

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 @disrightsct.bsky.social · 20d

Disability Rights Connecticut will be closed on Monday, October 13th in observance of Indigenous Peoples' Day.

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will be closed on Monday, October 13th in observance of Indigenous Peoples Day.

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Disability Rights Connecticut @disrightsct.bsky.social · 20d

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...

Graphic with stacks of books in the background and drawing of people with disabilities in the foreground. Beige text on top of a black circle reads Towards Inclusive accessibility in CT libraries. libguides.ctstatelibrary.org/dld/tial

Disability Rights Connecticut @disrightsct.bsky.social · 21d

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/

Graphic of a green awareness ribbon with the text October 10 2025. World Mental Health Day.

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Disability Rights Connecticut @disrightsct.bsky.social · 21d

Generation Power, formerly Operation Fuel, provides assistance for fuel and electricity costs, the window to apply in November is November 2-10 and not available again until January 2-10. Go to: gpct.org/gethelp/
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Generation Power CT - Get Help

Learn how to apply for emergency fuel or utility assistance for Connecticut residents.

gpct.org

Disability Rights Connecticut @disrightsct.bsky.social · 21d

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...
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Disability Rights Connecticut @disrightsct.bsky.social · 22d

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...

Disability Rights Connecticut @disrightsct.bsky.social · 23d

For additional resources go to: mycerebralpalsychild...
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MyCerebralPalsyChild.org is a valuable resource where parents can learn more about cerebral palsy—its history, causes, symptoms, treatments and prognosis.

mycerebralpalsychild.org

Disability Rights Connecticut @disrightsct.bsky.social · 23d

“Recognizing that no one factor is more important than another, we hope to encourage people in the childhood disability field to adopt this way of thinking and apply these concepts in their work with children with disabilities and their families.”
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Disability Rights Connecticut @disrightsct.bsky.social · 23d

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.
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Disability Rights Connecticut @disrightsct.bsky.social · 23d

Please share a 30-second to one-minute video @SenBlumenthal explaining why Medicaid (HUSKY) and/or the affordable care act (ACA) credits that help pay for insurance premiums in Connecticut, are essential to you or your family.
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Disability Rights Connecticut @disrightsct.bsky.social · 23d

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
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Graphic with a beige background and brown text that reads Share your Story. @SenBlumenthal wants to hear from you. Send a 30-second to one-minute video to the Senator’s social media page explaining why Medicaid (HUSKY) and/or the Affordable Care Act (ACA) credits that help pay for insurance premiums in Connecticut are essential to you or your family.

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