How to Apply for Social Services
Find information on how to apply for services offered by the Department of Social Services.
Health and Human Services
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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 -
Deaf and Hard of Hearing Services
Deaf and Hard of Hearing Services offers a counseling unit for Connecticut residents who are deaf, hard of hearing, or KODA/CODA (Hearing children or adults of Deaf parents) and their family members and also offers an interpreting unit with certified language interpreting services on a fee for service basis 24/7.
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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 -
Vocational Rehabilitation Services for the Blind
Assists blind job seekers in breaking through physical, psychological, and educational barriers that are temporarily preventing them from obtaining careers that match their skills and motivation.
Agency: Department of Aging and Disability Services -
People who are experiencing vision loss that makes daily activities difficult can contact the Bureau of Education and Services for the Blind (BESB) for services that can include counseling, explanation of legal benefits, low vision rehabilitation services and job training. The bureau also can offer on-the-job training and tax incentives to employers who hire its clients.
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.
Agency: Department of Aging and Disability Services -
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.
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Connecticut 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 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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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 -
A policy index organized alphabetically by first letter dependent by topic.
Agency: Department of Children and Families -
Emergency Mobile Psychiatric Services (EMPS)
A mobile intervention service for children and adolescents experiencing a behavioral or mental health crisis. The program comprises a team of trained mental health professionals that can respond immediately by phone or face to face when a child is experiencing an emotional or behavioral crisis.
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A complete A-Z listing of services geared towards children offered by the state. Information on mentoring, bullying, child welfare and more.
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A list forms from the Department of Children and Families.
Agency: Department of Children and Families
