What does CTPIE offer a person with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities?
CT PIE participants will receive enhanced services tailored to your unique skills, interests, and abilities. Specially trained staff will work with you one-on-one to provide the services you need to support your employment goals. Every person has different goals, needs, and abilities and we make sure that the plan we develop with you meets those goals. You will be part of the decision-making process along the way so that you are confident in your path forward. Each CT PIE participant sets their own timeline. There is no time limit when it comes to finding just the right job for you.
Who can enroll in CT PIE?
If you are a student with Intellectual and Development Disabilities (I/DD) who is eligible for the Department of Developmental Services (DDS), and you are interested in employment after high school
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If you are an adult with Intellectual and Development Disabilities (I/DD) who is eligible for the Department of Developmental Services (DDS) and are currently working in sub-minimum wage employment, which means earning below the current CT state minimum wage, and you are also interested in earning competitive wages and benefits.
You may be able to participate in CT PIE.
What is DDS Eligible?
To Learn about DDS Eligibility visit Eligibility Fact Sheet
Our services
In addition to the existing services available to you through BRS, there are additional services to meet your unique needs.
- Individualized, person-centered approach
- Skills developments and additional education
- Exploring the right job for you
- Prepare you for getting and advancing on the job
- Job placement and on the job support
For a more comprehensive look at the services available to you, complete our contact form and one of our coordinators will get back to you.