Resources

Connecticut DDS provides services and supports for individuals with intellectual disabilities and their families, including residential, vocational, and case management services.

Connecticut DSS administers programs such as Medicaid, SNAP, and other benefits that may support families and individuals with disabilities.

CPAC is a statewide nonprofit organization that offers information and support to families of children with any disability or chronic illness, age birth through 26. The Center is committed to the idea that parents can be the most effective advocates for their children, given the confidence that knowledge and understanding of special education law and its procedures can bring.

Through outreach efforts and referrals from schools, social service agencies and other parents, the number of families that Connecticut Parent Advocacy Center serves has grown dramatically over the past 38 years. We continue to take pride in providing prompt and personal assistance to all who contact us. CPAC is staffed by parents of children with disabilities who have training in, and personal experience with, the law and disability issues.

In addition to speaking with parents on a daily basis, CPAC staff conduct workshops for parents as well as in-service presentations for schools, teachers-in-training and service providers throughout the state so that they may better understand and serve the parents with whom they work. Staff and Board members serve on numerous statewide committees and various organizations, representing issues that are of concern to parents and families in Connecticut.

ADS works to provide programs and services that support independence, accessibility, and community inclusion for individuals with disabilities across the lifespan.

ASRC has led the way in advocating at the state level for family and adult services for over 20 years, and continues to be a voice in Hartford to help expand on those services now in place.

A key player in creating the pilot program for adult services, the Division of Autism, and the Waiver for adults with ASD, all located within the Department of Developmental Services, ASRC has also served as a participating stakeholder on many committees, councils and other bodies at the state level including the Advisory Council for the Autism Division currently located at The Department of Social Services.

Autism Services & Resources Connecticut, Inc. (ASRC) serves a vital role in helping to educate and empower individuals and families affected by autism. As the state leader in advocacy, training and family support, ASRC is here to enhance the lives of those affected by Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD) as well as their families. 

The Connecticut State Department of Education offers a comprehensive suite of resources to support families of students with disabilities. Key offerings include:​

• Parent's Guide to Special Education in Connecticut (2021): This guide provides detailed information on special education laws, regulations, and policies, helping parents understand their rights and the services available.
• Individualized Education Program (IEP) Resources:

  • Parent Tour of Connecticut's IEP Document

  • "IEP Guide - Page by Page"

• Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) Resources: Information and support materials tailored for families managing ADHD.