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Disability Rights Connecticut @disrightsct.bsky.social · 01/10/2026

October is Down Syndrome Awareness, Dysautonomia Awareness, ADHD Awareness, Breast Cancer Awareness, and National Disability Employment Awareness Month.

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Disability Rights Connecticut @disrightsct.bsky.social · 30/09/2026

Disability Rights Connecticut is hiring! Learn more and apply today: www.disrightsct.org/job-openings #Hiring #IntakeCoordinator #DisabilityRights #ConnecticutJobs

Blue recruitment poster reads “We are hiring—join our team” and “Apply now,” with a job openings URL above five chairs; one bright yellow chair stands out among blue chairs.

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Disability Rights Connecticut @disrightsct.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

Rock the Vote is an inclusive voter education event that empowers voters with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities to learn about voting. Enjoy games, live music, food, and voting booth demos. RSVP to kkopylec@MidStateArc.org

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Disability Rights Connecticut @disrightsct.bsky.social · 28/09/2026

🍂Celebrate Autumn with Fall Favorites for All! Learn about ways to make seasonal activities accessible through increased information and the use of new apps/websites.

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Disability Rights Connecticut @disrightsct.bsky.social · 26/09/2026

September 26 marks the 53rd anniversary of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, a civil rights law that ensures equal Federal employment opportunities for people with disabilities. www.hhs.gov/sites/default/files/ocr…

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Disability Rights Connecticut @disrightsct.bsky.social · 25/09/2026

🔔Don't Forget to Register for the Nonpartisan Candidates' Forum on Disability Rights, Oct 7, 1-7:30 PM, Bristol Event Center. Spanish & ASL available. Register: bit.ly/CTForum2026 Contact michele@ctsilc.org for other disability-related accommodations.

Flyer announcing registration for the 2026 Nonpartisan Candidates' Forum on disability rights in Bristol, CT on October 7, with virtual and in-person options.

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Disability Rights Connecticut @disrightsct.bsky.social · 25/09/2026

Join the Brain Injury Alliance of Connecticut's "Walk for Thought" event to raise awareness and funding for individuals and families impacted by brain injuries. Register here: biact.org/biac-walk-for-thought

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Disability Rights Connecticut @disrightsct.bsky.social · 24/09/2026

Registered CT voters can request an Absentee Ballot online now! ow.ly/cSnC50ZR0pV Once you get it, fill it out, sign it, and return it ASAP via ballot box or mail.

Bold text urging Connecticut voters to request their absentee ballot today with instructions on eligibility and a website link. MyVote.CT.gov/GetMyAb

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Disability Rights Connecticut @disrightsct.bsky.social · 23/09/2026

International Sign Languages Day celebrates sign language users' identity and diversity. The UN aims to expand sign language speakers worldwide to increase linguistic equity. Learn more: www.un.org/en/observances/sign-lang…

Illustration of a teacher and student using sign language with text highlighting International Day of Sign Languages on September 23rd.

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Disability Rights Connecticut @disrightsct.bsky.social · 21/09/2026

Join the Hands-On Smart Home and AT for Leisure event to experience assistive technology firsthand. Register now: oakhillct.jotform.com/form/NEATS_Ha…

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Disability Rights Connecticut @disrightsct.bsky.social · 18/09/2026

As Disability Voting Rights Week comes to a close, the message is simple: Your vote matters. Your voice matters. Your participation matters. Take the pledge today: I will make a plan to vote. #EveryVoteEveryVoice #DisabilityVotingRightsWeek #VoteReady

Smiling person with text emphasizing disabled voters as integral to every community during Disability Voting Rights Week.

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Disability Rights Connecticut @disrightsct.bsky.social · 17/09/2026

Make a Plan to Vote 🗳️ Ask yourself: ✅ Am I registered? ✅ How will I vote? ✅ Do I need any accommodations or help? Know your rights and voting options for a smooth, accessible, stress-free Election Day. #DisabilityVotingRightsWeek #EveryVoteEveryVoice #REVUPCT #AccessibleVoting #MakeAPlanToVote

Hand placing a ballot marked 'Your Vote Matters' into a box, promoting Disability Voting Rights Week in Connecticut, Sept 14-18, 2026.

Close-up of a hand placing a sealed absentee ballot envelope into a mailbox slot for voting by mail.

Sign directing voters to in-person early voting with details on Connecticut's 14-day early voting period before the 2026 election.

A voter in a wheelchair receives assistance at a polling station with an American flag in the background.

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Disability Rights Connecticut @disrightsct.bsky.social · 17/09/2026

Disability Rights Connecticut proudly congratulates Strategic Partnerships Manager, Michael Whilby, on being recognized as a One Hundred Men of Color honoree. We are pleased to celebrate your achievement and the positive difference you make every day.

Portrait of Michael Whilby with a congratulatory message for being recognized as a One Hundred Men of Color honoree.

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Disability Rights Connecticut @disrightsct.bsky.social · 16/09/2026

Did you know? Voters with disabilities can vote privately and independently, use accessible equipment, get help from someone they choose, and report accessibility concerns. Everyone deserves equal access to the ballot box. #KnowYourRights #AccessTheVote #DisabilityVotingRightsWeek #REVUPCT

A graphic reads, “Know Your Rights. Know Your Power.” The body text of the graphic reads: “Vote privately and independently; Vote in a way that is accessible to you; tip: if you vote in person, ask to use the accessible voting machine or ballot marking device!; Get help with any part of the voting process from a person you choose; Note: States may have rules about who can or cannot help you vote. Check your state laws when you make your plan.” The graphic features an image of a young Black woman with red dreads in a manual wheelchair. She wears a REV UP t-shirt and is holding a sign that says, “I vote because why not me”

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Disability Rights Connecticut @disrightsct.bsky.social · 15/09/2026

🗳️ Today is National Voter Registration Day! ✅ Check your registration, update info, and plan to vote. voterregistration.ct.gov/OLVR/welco… People with disabilities deserve accessible voting. Let's ensure every eligible voter is ready. #NationalVoterRegistrationDay #AccessTheVote #REVUPCT

Diverse group at a polling station registering to vote on National Voter Registration Day, September 15, 2026.

Red background with white text urging to register online for voting in Connecticut, including the registration website link.

Instructions to download, print, and mail a voter registration form to the local town hall with a provided URL.

Blue graphic with text 'Your vote is your voice' encouraging voter registration and participation in Connecticut's disability vote campaign.

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Disability Rights Connecticut @disrightsct.bsky.social · 14/09/2026

Today begins Disability Voting Rights Week. Everyone deserves accessible voting. Make a plan, know your rights, and be heard! #DisabilityVotingRightsWeek #AccessTheVote #EveryVoteEveryVoice

Text emphasizing everyone's role in making elections accessible, highlighting Disability Voting Rights Week on a blue background.

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Disability Rights Connecticut @disrightsct.bsky.social · 11/09/2026

25 years after September 11th, 2001, we honor the lives lost and the heroes among us as we #NeverForget www.911memorial.org/marking-25th-an…

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Disability Rights Connecticut @disrightsct.bsky.social · 11/09/2026

Register now for the Nonpartisan Candidates' Forum on Disability Rights, Oct 7, 1-7:30 PM, Bristol Event Center. Spanish & ASL available. Register: bit.ly/CTForum2026 Contact michele@ctsilc.org for other disability-related accommodations.

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Disability Rights Connecticut @disrightsct.bsky.social · 10/09/2026

Opening up about your mental health journey—good, bad, or messy—creates space for healing. Let’s make silence a thing of the past. Start a conversation. Be the difference. Call the NAMI HelpLine 800-950-NAMI (6264) or text NAMI to 62640 #SuicidePreventionMonth

Encouraging message to start conversations about mental health with NAMI Helpline contact info for support and hope.

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Disability Rights Connecticut @disrightsct.bsky.social · 03/09/2026

DRCT will be closed on Monday, September 7, 2026, in observance of Labor Day. We will resume normal business hours on Tuesday, September 8th.

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Disability Rights Connecticut @disrightsct.bsky.social · 01/09/2026

September is National Suicide Prevention Awareness, Pain Awareness, Spinal Cord Injury Awareness, World Alzheimer's Month, National Hydrocephalus Awareness, and National Recovery Month. To learn more, go to www.disrightsct.org/disability-awar…

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Disability Rights Connecticut @disrightsct.bsky.social · 31/08/2026

International Overdose Awareness Day is August 31. Twenty-five years on, overdose awareness is still needed. Join CDC and partners in honoring people who have died from overdose, supporting those affected, and sharing prevention resources: bit.ly/3U0adRS #IOAD2026 #25YearsStillNeeded

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Disability Rights Connecticut @disrightsct.bsky.social · 27/08/2026

Planning a trip? Check out these three apps aimed at improving accessible travel for all. Source Credit: www.nytimes.com/2026/03/13/travel/d… (Subscription Required) See individual links for more information.

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Disability Rights Connecticut @disrightsct.bsky.social · 25/08/2026

August 25th is National Financial Awareness Day! Learn about SSDI, SSI, and ABLE Accounts. www.ssa.gov/disability www.ssa.gov/ssi www.ssa.gov/ssi/spotlights/spot-abl…

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Disability Rights Connecticut @disrightsct.bsky.social · 20/08/2026

As back to school season continues learn more about your child's rights under the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA). IDEA ensures that children with disabilities can access a free and appropriate education. For more information: sites.ed.gov/idea/about-idea/#IDEA-…

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Disability Rights Connecticut @disrightsct.bsky.social · 18/08/2026

Going to see the next big movie or your favorite artist? The ADA requires entertainment venues to provide accessible seating, auxiliary aids, and service animal access! To learn more: know-the-ada.com/understanding-ada-…

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Disability Rights Connecticut @disrightsct.bsky.social · 11/08/2026

Join our virtual workshop to learn more about your rights under the IDEA and CT law as you prepare for adulthood. Accommodation requests can be made during registration. Thursday, September 17th 7-8 pm: bit.ly/Sept17KYR; OR Saturday, September 19th 10-11 am: bit.ly/Sept19KYR

Flyer for Disability Rights Connecticut workshop on preparing students with IEPs aged 14-22 for adulthood, education, and employment rights.

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Disability Rights Connecticut @disrightsct.bsky.social · 07/08/2026

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. www.disrightsct.org/meet-our-staff

Announcement of Kasey Considine, Esq. as the new Legal Director at Disability Rights Connecticut with a gold scales of justice icon.

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Disability Rights Connecticut @disrightsct.bsky.social · 06/08/2026

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

August is recognized as Spinal Muscular Atrophy Awareness Month to promote understanding and support.

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Disability Rights Connecticut @disrightsct.bsky.social · 05/08/2026

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. bit.ly/DRCT2027Survey

Disability Rights Connecticut requests feedback through their 2027 Annual Public Input Survey with a link and contact info for accommodations.

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Disability Rights Connecticut @disrightsct.bsky.social · 16/07/2026

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

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Disability Rights Connecticut @disrightsct.bsky.social · 14/07/2026

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.

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Disability Rights Connecticut @disrightsct.bsky.social · 10/07/2026

Chronic Disease Awareness Day raises awareness, promotes prevention, and drives action to reduce chronic disease nationwide. Learn more at chronicdiseaseday.org

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Disability Rights Connecticut @disrightsct.bsky.social · 06/07/2026

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: www.cga.ct.gov/calendarofevents.asp

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Disability Rights Connecticut @disrightsct.bsky.social · 02/07/2026

Disability Pride Month celebrates strength, diversity, and the ADA's legacy. This month, we challenge stigma, promote inclusion & accessibility, and affirm that disability is a natural part of life. Explore more: thearc.org/blog/why-and-how-to-cele…

Group of diverse people with disabilities standing and sitting in wheelchairs under colorful stripes with text celebrating Disability Pride Month in July.

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Disability Rights Connecticut @disrightsct.bsky.social · 01/07/2026

July is Disability Pride Month and BIPOC Mental Health Awareness Month! Visit www.disrightsct.org/disability-awar… for more information.

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Disability Rights Connecticut @disrightsct.bsky.social · 30/06/2026

June 30th is Arthrogryposis Multiplex Congenita Awareness Day. AMC refers to a range of conditions that cause someone to have two or more joint contractures. Wear blue today to support! #AMSCI Learn More: amcsupport.org/amc-awareness-day

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Disability Rights Connecticut @disrightsct.bsky.social · 29/06/2026

DRCT will be closed on Friday, July 3, 2026 in observance of Independence Day. We will resume normal business hours on Monday, July 6th.

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Disability Rights Connecticut @disrightsct.bsky.social · 27/06/2026

Helen Keller, born June 27, 1880, was a renowned writer and advocate for the deaf and blind. Her legacy continues through the American Foundation for the Blind (AFB), where she was active. Learn more about Keller: www.afb.org/about-afb/history/helen…

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Disability Rights Connecticut @disrightsct.bsky.social · 26/06/2026

Isolation in institutions was once the only option for people with disabilities. The Olmstead decision (1999) paved the way for community living. P&A agencies fight to protect these services. www.olmsteadrights.org/about-olmste… Media Credit: National Disability Rights Network

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Disability Rights Connecticut @disrightsct.bsky.social · 25/06/2026

DeafBlind Awareness Week happens the last week of June, honoring Helen Keller's birthday on June 27, 1880. It raises awareness about the 2.4 million individuals who have combined hearing and vision loss. www.helenkeller.org

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Disability Rights Connecticut @disrightsct.bsky.social · 24/06/2026

Travelling New England? Discover accessible travel with barrier-free boardwalks, adaptive outdoor adventures, and sensory-friendly cultural experiences welcome to all visitors. newengland.com/travel/new-england/a…

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Disability Rights Connecticut @disrightsct.bsky.social · 22/06/2026

June 22nd marks the 27th anniversary of Olmstead v L.C., affirming the right of people with disabilities to receive services in their community. Learn more and get self-advocacy info here: www.olmsteadrights.org/about-olmste…

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Disability Rights Connecticut @disrightsct.bsky.social · 19/06/2026

DRCT is closed today in observance of Juneteenth. What is Juneteenth? It's a celebration of freedom, marking the delayed emancipation of enslaved people in Galveston, Texas on June 19, 1865. allevents.in/hartford/juneteenth

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Disability Rights Connecticut @disrightsct.bsky.social · 18/06/2026

🌈Autistic Pride Day features the rainbow infinity symbol, celebrating the diversity and value of individuals with ASD in our society. www.silverliningsinternational.org/…

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Disability Rights Connecticut @disrightsct.bsky.social · 17/06/2026

The Center of Excellence on ASD at SCSU has partnered with local agencies for a free Traffic Stop Practice supporting autistic drivers and passengers. secure.touchnet.net/C21400_ustores/…

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Disability Rights Connecticut @disrightsct.bsky.social · 15/06/2026

Summer Meals meet federal nutrition guidelines and are offered at hundreds of sites around the state from June to late August. Meals are free for any child age 18-and-under, no questions asked. Click here for to find the free meal sites: endhungerct.org/summer-meals

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Disability Rights Connecticut @disrightsct.bsky.social · 15/06/2026

Upcoming updates to CT accessible parking placards include a new design and stricter guidelines for healthcare professionals to prevent potential misuse. These changes aim to enhance accessibility and ensure fair use for everyone. Learn more here: www.pressreader.com/usa/connecti...

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Disability Rights Connecticut @disrightsct.bsky.social · 14/06/2026

Assistance animals are protected under the Fair Housing Act (FHA). If Housing and Urban Development (HUD) and FHA requirements are met, these protections apply. Learn more: Learn more: www.cga.ct.gov/2020/rpt/pdf/2020-R-…

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