Q: Where can I learn about programs and services as a worker in CT if I have a disability?
A: Visit Aging and Disability Services for:
- Services and assistance for job seekers with disabilities
- Services for those who are currently employed with disabilities
- Job transition services for high school and college students
- Jobs for blind people through the Bureau of Education and Services for the Blind
Visit the Department of Developmental Services for:
- A variety of services for individuals, families, providers, and employers
- Information about Employment and Day Services
- A library of brochures, presentations, and helpful links for job seekers with disabilities
Visit the Department of Labor for:
Visit Connecticut Disability Services for help:
- Filling out the right forms and documents
- With workplace accommodations
- If you receive disability cash or medical benefits but still want to work, you may be able to work and still receive Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI), Supplemental Security Income (SSI), State Supplement, Medicare, or Medicaid benefits. Learn more through Benefits Counseling.
- If you’re an employer trying to learn more about hiring disabled people at your company visit The Governor’s Committee on Employment of People with Disabilities where you can also find statistical data.
Do you need accommodations to work?
Learn how to request accommodations as a disabled employee.