DDS Regional Advisory and Planning Council (RAC) Meetings These meetings take place in every region six times a year.  Their purpose is to advise Regional Directors on the needs of persons with intellectual disability within the region.  They are open the the public and attended by Regional Directors. Families and self-advocates who receive DDS services are strongly encouraged to attend.  Many families have ...

DDS Regional Advisory and Planning Council (RAC) Meetings These meetings take place in every region six times a year. Their purpose is to advise Regional Directors on the needs of persons with intellectual disability within the region. They are open the the public and attended by Regional Directors. Families and self-advocates who receive DDS services are strongly encouraged to attend. ...

DDS Regional Advisory and Planning Council (RAC) Meetings These meetings take place in every region six times a year.  Their purpose is to advise Regional Directors on the needs of persons with intellectual disability within the region.  They are open the the public and attended by Regional Directors. Families and self-advocates who receive DDS services are strongly encouraged to attend.  Many families have ...

Forever 21 Presents “The Myths and Misconceptions of Down Syndrome” Guest speaker: Kathleen Whitbread from Saint Joseph’s College Monday: December 7, 2015 6:00 pm 300 George Street New Haven Yale New Haven Health Institute for Excellence Room 155 For more info: (203) 687-0479 (203) 362-8219 “You are never alone”

The Arc Connecticut 2016 Fall Workshop Series All are welcome! Please share!   Housing Alternatives: How to create supportive, independent living arrangements for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities. This workshop is designed to help families who are waiting for services learn about alternatives to DDS funded supports. Families will receive information on how to create housing opportunities, about a ...

After the Cap & Gown:  Preparing for the future for young people with intellectual and developmental disabilities as they face the transition from school to adult services   This workshop is for parents and caregivers of teens and young adults, age 13-21, who meet the eligibility criteria for the Department of Developmental Services (DDS) and will be seeking DDS services upon ...

The Down Syndrome Advocacy Foundation The Center for Community Inclusion at LIU Post, and Alexander's Angels Co-sponsored Event Speakers: Dan Habib, Producer/Director; Jessica Perrone, Self-Advocate; Dr. Elizabeth Berquist, Center for Applied Special Technology (CAST) Universal Design for Learning CADRE Member; Project Unify - Inclusive Sports Friday, November 18th, 2016 Tilles Center Atrium LIU Post 720 Northern Blvd, Brookville, NY 11548 ...

SAVE THE DATE! Housing Alternatives Conference Saturday, November 19 Neat Market Place 120 Holcomb St., Hartford, CT With endless waiting lists for all DDS services and no plan in place to serve people, many families are looking for alternatives to the traditional DDS service route. The Arc Connecticut will be teaming up with The Family Empowerment Task Force to give families information ...

Artist Bruce Gillespie, who has Down syndrome, has his work on exhibit at the Knights of Columbus Museum in New Haven.  Due to end January 29th, the display has been extended until April 30th.  The New Haven Register recently previewed his work, you can read about the exhibit and see his work at Teacher and student team up again for ...