NOTICE:

November funds have been loaded onto the EBT cards. Clients are now able to use their SNAP benefits. If you need to check your EBT balance call 1-888-328-2666 or use MyDSS.ct.gov

Please be patient and respectful to our staff while we try to assist you through these changes caused by the federal government shutdown. If you need immediate food assistance, visit www.211ct.org or www.ctfoodshare.org. 

Learn about potential changes to DSS benefits due to the federal budget reconciliation bill (H.R.1) in our article, What will change with DSS benefits following the passing of federal H.R.1?

Autism Spectrum Disorder - ASD

Eligibility

To apply to the Waiver for Persons with Autism from the Department of Social Services (DSS) Division of Autism Spectrum Disorder Services, a person must have:

  1. A primary diagnosis of autism spectrum disorder;
  2. Residency in the State of Connecticut;
  3. Impairment prior to age 22;
  4. Impairment expected to continue indefinitely;
  5. Cognitive and adaptive functioning above the level of intellectual disability (i.e., IQ equal to or greater than 70); and
  6. Substantial functional limitations in two or more of the following areas of major life activity: a) self-care, b) understanding and use of language, c) learning, d) mobility, e) self-direction, f) capacity for independent living.

Please follow this link for the eligibility application.

Please follow this link for the eligibility application in Spanish.

Please follow this link for the HIPAA Acknowlegement Letter.

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