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Judicial Branch ADA Information
Members of the public with questions about the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) can read about the law, find resources and contact people and get information about filing complaints and accessibility requests.
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Lead Poisoning Prevention and Control Program
Lead harms children's nervous systems and is associated with reduced IQ, behavioral problems and learning disabilities. In large doses, it can cause coma, convulsions and death. The Lead Poisoning Prevention and Control Program seeks to prevent and educate the public about lead poisoning, specifically in children.
Agency: Department of Public Health -
Library Services for Persons with Disabilities
An outline of some of the resources, programs and technology available to libraries to help people with disabilities access library collections and services. Library Services for People with Disabilities
Agency: Connecticut State Library -
The State of Connecticut offers a variety of services to help eligible individuals who need support to live at home or to return to community living. Many of the programs are administered under a Medicaid ‘waiver,’ meaning that Connecticut has received federal approval to waive certain Medicaid requirements to meet the service needs of older adults and adults with disabilities in the community.
Agency: Department of Social Services -
The goals of the Department of Developmental Services (DDS) are to work with individuals, their families and other support groups to develop long-term strategies for people with disabilities to live full lives in their communities. To do that, DDS promotes life-long learning, using local supports and resources, employment, using technology for learning and support and developing personal responsibility and strengths.
Agency: Department of Developmental Services -
Local Mental Health Authorities
The Department of Mental Health and Addiction Services (DMHAS) offers its services through the authorities placed in each region of the state.
Agency: Department of Mental Health and Addiction Services -
Long-Term Care Ombudsman Program
The Long-Term Care Ombudsman Program protects the health, safety, well-being, and rights of individuals who reside in skilled nursing facilities, residential care homes and assisted living facilities.
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Long-Term Services and Supports - LTSS
Governor Dannel P. Malloy, joined by Department of Social Services Commissioner Roderick L. Bremby and Office of Policy and Management Undersecretary Anne Foley, announced the release of Connecticut’s Strategic Plan to Rebalance Long-Term Services and Supports, including a town-by-town projection of Connecticut’s long-term care needs and strategies to meet those needs, on January 29, 2013.
Agency: Department of Social Services -
Long-Term Support for Family Caregivers
Support to help family caregivers find services for their loved ones. Provides an array of services like information, referrals to support groups and short term respite in the home to help relieve caregiver stress.
Agency: Department of Aging and Disability Services -
Mandated reporters are required to report when they have reasonable cause to believe that a child under the age of 18 has been abused, neglected, or is placed in imminent risk or serious harm. Learn about mandated report training, frequently asked questions, and more.
Agency: Department of Children and Families -
You and your spouse-to-be must appear in person at a local vital records office to obtain a marriage license. The marriage license is issued to ensure that you and your spouse-to-be are eligible to be married.
Agency: Department of Public Health -
Med-Connect (Medicaid for Employees with Disabilities)
Medicaid for Employees with Disabilities, also known as MED-Connect, provides medical assistance to employed individuals with disabilities. Enrollees can earn up to $75,000 per year and qualify for full Medicaid/HUSKY Health coverage.
Agency: Department of Social Services -
Medicaid State Plan Amendments
Current State Plan Amendments submitted to the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) within the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS).
Agency: Department of Social Services -
Medicaid State Plan Amendments
Current State Plan Amendments submitted to the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) within the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS).
Agency: Department of Social Services -
Medicaid State Plan Amendments
Current State Plan Amendments submitted to the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) within the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS).
Agency: Department of Social Services
