How to Apply for Social Services
Find information on how to apply for services offered by the Department of Social Services.
Living Services for Persons with Disabilities
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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.
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The Independent Living Program provides comprehensive independent living services to persons with significant disabilities through contracts with Connecticut’s five community-based Centers for Independent Living.
Agency: Department of Aging and Disability Services -
Helps individuals with disabilities of all ages and all disabilities, as well as family members, employers, educators and other professionals have access to Assistive Technology devices and services.
Agency: Department of Aging and Disability Services -
Driver Training Program for Persons with Disabilities
Driver training program for persons with disabilities can help any qualified permanent Connecticut resident who requires special equipment in order to operate a motor vehicle. This is the only state-operated program of this type in the U.S. There is no charge for this training.
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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
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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.
Agency: Judicial Branch
