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
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Plan for the Achievement of Transportation Coordination in Human Services Grant (PATHS)
Overview
The goal of this project, funded by the Connecticut Council on Developmental Disabilities, is to increase the state’s capacity to serve the transportation needs of people with disabilities. Our efforts are designed to help create a responsive, comprehensive and coordinated community transportation system for people with disabilities.
Major Activities
- In 2005 seven regional forums were held for consumers with disabilities who use public transportation. A total of 145 individuals came to the forums held throughout Connecticut, and they identified the gaps and barriers of public transportation from their perspective, as well as what works.
- In 2006 the center conducted a Train-the-trainer workshop on disability awareness and safety to teach people with disabilities to train bus drivers and other transportation personnel.
- The center assists people with disabilities to participate in the community planning process of the statewide Transportation Improvement Program. This is funded by the Federal Transit Administration to improve transportation of older adults (60+), persons with disabilities, and individuals with low incomes. People with disabilities have participated in meetings and provide input on draft plans.
- The project intends to partner with the Connecticut Department of Transportation’s United We Ride initiative. Project staff will ensure full participation of people with disabilities in the developing of a state action plan.
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.