ADS offers a variety of services for older adults and people with disabilities seeking employment. We can help with:
- Job training
- Job searches
- Resume writing
- Interviewing skills
- On-the-job success skills
Explore programs for job seekers
BRIDGE CT (Building Resilience Independence Dignity Growth and Empowerment)
Helps children and youth with disabilities achieve independent living, self-advocacy, and competitive integrated employment within Connecticut’s growing career pathways.
Business Enterprise Program - Bureau of Education and Services for the Blind
This program teaches people who are blind how to manage a small business. It lets them manage food service and gift store businesses at public facilities.
CT Pathways to Integrated Employment (CT-PIE)
This program helps eligible youth and adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities find employment. To do this they work side-by-side with people of all abilities and earn competitive wages and benefits.
Customized Employment (CE)
This program is a way to find employment that matches the strengths, skills, and abilities of individuals with significant disabilities with the needs of employers.
Employment Program for Older Adults
This program helps low-income adults aged 55 and older get back into the workforce. Participants are placed in short-term, paid training jobs where they gain valuable work experience and learn skills to qualify for better jobs.
Ticket to Work
This program helps people ages 18 to 64 who receive Supplemental Security Income or Social Security Disability Insurance and are thinking about working, looking for work, or are currently working and want to increase earnings.
Vocational Rehabilitation (VR) - Rehabilitation Services
This program helps people with disabilities prepare for getting a job. It also helps them find the right job and be successful.
Vocational Rehabilitation (VR) - Bureau of Education and Services for the Blind
This program helps people who are legally blind prepare for the workplace. It also helps them find employment and be successful.
Youth-targeted program, Level-Up
This program is designed for young adults ages 16 to 22. It provides hands-on work experience, guidance on college and career options, and training to prepare for the workplace. Participants also learn how to advocate for themselves and get support as they move into adult Vocational Rehabilitation services. To learn more, check out the Level Up Blog on empowering students.