ARC of CT, formerly the Association for Retarded Citizens/Connecticut, is a private, nonprofit advocacy organization committed to protecting the rights of people with mental retardation and related developmental disabilities and increasing opportunities for their full inclusion in community life. It seeks to accomplish its goals through public education, advocacy efforts, and legislative action. Arc of Connecticut has 23 statewide local chapters that offer a variety of services to citizens with development disabilities and their families and friends. You can reach them at (860) 953-8335. You can contact the Waterbury Arc at (203) 575-0707.
The Connecticut Board of Education and Services for the Blind is the lead state agency in serving adults who are blind and children who are blind or visually impaired. The agency's primary goal is to help adults and children achieve and maintain their independence and self-sufficiency as fully contributing members of an integrated society. You can reach them at 1-800-842-4510 or Voice/TDD: at (860) 602-4002.
CDHI serves deaf and hard of hearing persons with hearing losses ranging from slight to profound as well as the hearing community who live and work with persons with hearing disabilities. CDHI provides interpreting services, job counseling and placement, as well as advocacy. For general information please call (860) 561-0196 or 1-800-708-6796.
CACLD is a regional, nonprofit organization providing support and information to benefit children and adults with learning disabilities and attention deficit disorders. CACLD offers newsletters, conferences, reprints, workshops, consultations, education, referrals, advocacy, and research for families and professionals. For more information please call (203) 838-5010.
DMR purchases or provides supports and services for Connecticut citizens of all ages with mental retardation. These include family supports, case management, day programs, employment supports, community-based residential supports, and clinical services. All services are subject to the availability of resources and may require a waiting period. You can contact DMR's central office at (860) 418-6000.
The above information is a provided by "Programs That Help People In Connecticut" produced by Connecticut Light & Power.