Disability Rights Connecticut

DRCT is pleased to announce that Kasey Considine, Esq., has been named as Legal Director. Kasey has worked within the protection and advocacy (P&A) system since 2016 and joined Disability Rights Connecticut in 2018. https://www.disrightsct.org/meet-our-staff

August is Spinal Muscular Atrophy Awareness month. Learn more and find resources at https://www.disrightsct.org/disability-awareness

Please take a few minutes to complete our annual public input survey. Your input on this survey will help us make decisions about what DRCT focuses on in 2027 and beyond. https://bit.ly/DRCT2027Survey

Happy 36th Anniversary to the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)! Did you know that the ADA National Network is a free resource that provides information and training on the Americans with Disabilities Act? Learn more about the resources you can access here: adata.org/national-network

Summer is the perfect time to discover new accessible and inclusive playgrounds in your area.☀️ https://www.inclusiveplayatlas.com/connecticut

Looking for a new activity this summer? Gymnastics and Cheer Academy in Fairfield, CT, offers an array of adaptive gymnastics, cheer, and ninja programs for participants of all ages. Programs are aimed at enhancing strength, movement, and belonging.

Chronic Disease Awareness Day promotes prevention and action to reduce chronic disease nationwide. Learn more: https://chronicdiseaseday.org/

Come celebrate the 36th anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) at the Legislative Office Building on Monday, July 27, 2026 from 1:00 to 2:30 p.m.
For more Information: https://www.cga.ct.gov/calendarofevents.asp

Happy Fourth of July

Disability Pride Month is observed each July to celebrate the strength, diversity, and achievements of people with disabilities. It also recognizes the history of the disability rights movement, including the passage of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) in July 1990. This month is a time to challenge stigma, promote inclusion and accessibility, and affirm that disability is a natural part of the human experience. For a virtual bookshelf that celebrates Disability Pride Month, click here: https://thearc.org/blog/why-and-how-to-celebrate-disability-pride-month/