Disability Rights Connecticut

Today is Election Day! It’s time to show the power of the #DisabilityVote. Cast your ballot today in person or at a ballot dropbox! And remember, if you have a problem at your polling location, you can call us at 860-310-1633. Election protection hotlines in other languages: ASL 301-818-VOTE (301-818-8683) Spanish/Eng. 888-VE-Y-VOTA (888-839-8682) Asian Languages/Eng. 888-API-VOTE (888-274-8683) Arabic/Eng. 844-YALLA-US (844-925-5287)

With so much at stake this year, now more than ever the disability community needs to exercise its power. Cast your ballot to ensure that whoever wins, they know voters with disabilities are a segment of Americans who won’t be ignored! Find your polling place here:?https://lnkd.in/efKqCsT

The National Association of the Deaf - NAD ASL Voter Hotline?is a video chat hotline that provides resources on the voting process in American Sign Language. Call 301-818-VOTE (301-818-8683) https://lnkd.in/gWDnVerW

UCONN Disability Law Students Participate in DRCT’s Community Engagement Housing Clinics! By Mike Whilby, Strategic Partnerships Manager UCONN’s Disability Law students, Maura McCormick and Kim Luciano took part in two housing clinics, respectively that Disability Rights Connecticut (DRCT) hosted at community engagement events: Bristol Veterans Stand Down (9/20) and Connecticut Community for Addiction Recovery (CCAR) Recovery Walks! (9/28). For each event, Maura and Kim assisted Attorney Byers with educating and informing individuals with disabilities in areas of promoting self-advocacy, combatting disability discrimination, and obtaining reasonable accommodations/modifications in public and private housing. I would like to thank Maura and Kim for their wonderful work at our housing clinics to go along with our informational advocacy tables. Great job!

You have a right to vote! And it’s our job to protect that right. The P&A network stands ready to defend the ability of people with disabilities to exercise their right to vote. If you face barriers to casting your ballot, call DRCT at 860-310-1633 #ProtectTheVote #VotersWithDisabilities #YourVoteCounts

November 1-3, 2024: National Federation of the Blind – 53rd Annual State Convention at the Courtyard by Mariott – 780 Bridgeport Ave, Shelton, CT 06484 DRCT's Strategic Partnerships Manager, Mike Whilby will be giving a presention on Saturday, November 2nd. Click here for more info: https://lnkd.in/e9RYHQnD

Gov. Ned Lamont declared a state of emergency Friday afternoon in response to critical fire weather conditions which have already spawned a large fire in central Connecticut that has claimed a life, and numerous smaller fires around the state. #ctnewsjunkie #ctpolitics

National POSTURAL ORTHOSTATIC TACHYCARDIA SYNDROME (POTS) Awareness Day, October 25, 2024 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.?The burden to POTS patients is made worse by the lack of understanding and awareness by most people. Click here to learn more: https://lnkd.in/eU7jm34R

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On October 30th, join DRCT at the ABLE CT Roundtable discussion presented by State of CT’s Treasurer’s Office. 9AM-11AM Erector Square, Building 1, 319 Peck Street, New Haven. Contact [email protected] (860-502-5499) for more information.