Office of Protection and Advocacy of People with Disabilities
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The Office of Protection and Advocacy for Persons with Disabilities (P&A) created the Disability Resource Directory in an effort to navigate an overwhelming service delivery system. The directory brings together a variety of resources for individuals with disabilities, their families and providers
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Office of Protection and Advocacy for Persons with Disabilities
An independent state agency created to safeguard and advance the civil and human rights of people with disabilities in Connecticut, the Office of Protection and Advocacy for Persons with Disabilities investigates claims of discrimination and abuse and provides education and advocacy services.
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Persons with Disabilities Services
People with disabilities who have faced discrimination, need an advocate, been abused or want help with assistive technology can contact the Office of Protection and Advocacy for Persons with Disabilities. The office has divisions to serve people with developmental disabilities, mental illness, traumatic brain injury and individuals with disabilities not covered under any other federally-defined protection and advocacy programs.
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Persons with Disabilities Contact Information
Members of the public wishing to contact the OPA can find a list of divisions and staff phone numbers to help them determine who to call.
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Persons with Disabilities Publications
The state provides an extensive index of publications for people with disabilities, including a popular Disability Resource Directory, which is updated annually. The directory includes phone numbers, program descriptions and web sites of federal, state and local agencies and organizations. Numerous self-help publications also are available.
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Office of Protection and Advocacy of People with Disabilities