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With a heat wave approaching, Connecticut's Extreme Hot Weather Protocol will be activated from Thursday, June 11, until Sunday, June 14. Cooling centers are opening statewide. To find the nearest location, visit www.211ct.org or call 2-1-1. [READ THE UPDATE]

Current Members

Individuals with developmental disabilities, parents, guardians, or immediate relatives

Andy Cirioli, Family member
Ashley McClain, Parent
Elena Poma, Parent
Emily Ball, Self-advocate
Emily Cowen, Self-advocate
Graziela Reis, Family member
Kaitlyn Ramos, Self-advocate
Karen Healy, Self-advocate
Kathie Strout, Parent
Lena Esposito, Parent
Matthew Sagacity Walker, Parent
Michelle Baughman, Self-advocate
Rene Lambert, Self-advocate
Robert Berriault, Self-advocate
Sierra Scott, Parent

Developmental Disabilities Network

Rachel Mirsky, Disability Rights Connecticut (P&A)
Laurie Cantwell, University of Connecticut Center for Excellence in Developmental Disabilities (UCEDD)

Local nongovernmental nonprofit groups concerned with services for individuals with developmental disabilities

Fran Traceski, The Arc Connecticut
Michael Finley, Mental Health Connecticut

State Entities

Bryan Klimkiewicz, State Department of Education
Lynn Frith, Bureau of Rehabilitative Services
Andrew Black, State Unit on Aging
Julie Vigil, Department of Public Health
Shannon Jacovino, Department of Developmental Services

For more information contact the Director.