CONNECTICUT DEPARTMENT OF AGING AND DISABILITY SERVICES ANNOUNCES APPOINTMENT OF DIRECTOR FOR NEW BUREAU OF SERVICES FOR PERSONS WHO ARE DEAF, DEAFBLIND, OR HARD OF HEARING

12.12.24

The Connecticut Department of Aging and Disability Services (ADS) is pleased to welcome Jean Morrison, M.Ed., who goes simply by Morrison, to the agency as the newly created position of the Director of our new Bureau of Services for Persons who are Deaf, DeafBlind, or Hard of Hearing. They will be responsible for overseeing counseling, interpreting, and other ADS programs for people who are Deaf, DeafBlind, or Hard of Hearing.
 
Morrison is a dedicated and experienced advocate for disability justice and social equity. With their extensive background in accessibility and inclusion, Morrison brings a unique and invaluable perspective as a DeafBlind individual.
 
Their expertise spans key accessibility standards, including the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG), making them exceptionally qualified to lead the Department’s initiatives to enhance communication access and services for the Deaf, DeafBlind, and Hard of Hearing communities across the state.
 
Morrison is driven by a commitment to systemic change, working tirelessly to ensure equitable access and full participation for individuals in these communities in all facets of society. Morrison, a graduate of the Rochester Institute of Technology, is fluent in American Sign Language and Protactile language.  
 
Their leadership will undoubtedly make a lasting impact on improving accessibility for all.
 
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