The Connecticut Developmental Disabilities Network (DDN) was established to provide leadership for implementation of the federal Developmental Disabilities Assistance
and Bill of Rights Act.
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People with disabilities and their families are
at the heart of how we plan, complete,
and evaluate our activities.
We also rely on a broad range of professionals, organizations and agencies
to bring about community-wide change.
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Links & Resources
CT Infoline
(listing of support groups, resources, etc.)
Advocacy
Disability Advocacy Collaborative Bulletin
Disability World - an online journal
World Association of Persons with Disabilities
Assistive Technology
AbilityHub: Assistive Technology Solutions
Assistivetech.netNew England Assistive Technology (NEAT) Marketplace
Connecticut Tech Act Project: Training and Evaluation
Family/Individuals
Epilepsy Foundation of Connecticut
Foundation for People with Learning Disabilities
Brain Injury Association of Connecticut
Connecticut Association for Children with Learning Disabilities
(CACLD)
Connecticut Association for the Deaf
Connecticut Birth to Three System
Muscular Dystrophy Association
Connecticut Coalition for Inclusive Education
National Organization of Rare Disorders (NORD)
Connecticut Council on Developmental Disabilities
National Resource Center on Supported Living and Choice
Policy & Law
ADA/Olmstead Decision Related Links
(Health Care Financing Administration)
Americans with Disabilities Act Home Page
Wrightslaw
(Info on special education law and advocacy)
Center for the Study and Advancement of Disability Policy
(CSADP)
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Early Childhood initiatives at the UCEDD focus on evidenced based practices and learning outcomes. We provide training and technical assistance to early interventionists, teachers, therapists, service coordinators, policy makers and families on a variety of areas including social competence, early literacy, early childhood outcomes, service coordination practices, and evidenced based intervention practices.
School Age initiatives at the UCEDD focus on the inclusion of children with disabilities in typical school and community life. We provide training and technical assistance to families, school personnel and community members in a variety of areas including the special education process, inclusive education, adapted curriculum, assistive technology, disability awareness and person-centered planning.
Adult initiatives at the UCEDD focus on including people with disabilities in their communities. We provide training and technical assistance to individuals with disabilities, state agencies, service providers and other community members in a variety of areas including the hiring of personal assistants, accessible transportation, emergency preparedness and response, and health care.