Department of Aging and Disability Services

Thank you for visiting Aging and Disability Services (ADS).

Our mission is to maximize opportunities for the independence and well-being of people with disabilities and older adults in Connecticut.

ADS provides customized supports and personalized services to help you and your family thrive.

ADS helps people find and keep fulfilling jobs. We provide services that support job seekers, workers, and employers.

ADS employment services can help you:

• Launch your career: Resume, interview, and job search guidance to help you find the right role.
• Sharpen your skills: Training to boost your job opportunity.
• Thrive in your role: On-the-job training, assistance with job accommodations and benefits counseling.

ADS provides educational resources for Connecticut individuals with disabilities.

ADS education services include:

• Students who are blind or have low vision: Braille, education, and family support.
• Pre-employment: School-to-work transition support.
• College and beyond: School support and career training.
• Educators: Guidance and best practices for students with disabilities.

ADS wants you to live your most independent life. With specialized services and supports that promote independence, we aim to help you thrive in your community.

ADS community living services include:

• Healthy living: Senior meal services and more for aging individuals.
• Get around: Get public transportation and driver training.
• Community inclusion: For DeafBlind individuals, and more ways to stay involved in your community.

Accessibility is at the heart of the ADS mission. Our services provide information and activities in a way that is usable, as well as help make environments accessible for all to fully participate.

Accessibility services include:

• Assistive technology: vehicle and home modifications, mobility aids, and other devices to improve access, independence and functioning.
• Deaf and Hard of Hearing: Counseling services and the interpreter registry.

ADS offers advocacy and self-advocacy support for residents, including:

• Long Term Care Ombudsman (LT COP)
• Benefits Counseling
• Fraud prevention