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From: Disability Rights Connecticut <info at disrightsct.org> 
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Subject: Sign up for DRCT's FREE Education Clinic!

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Disability Rights Connecticut is a statewide non-profit organization with a mission to advocate for the human, civil, and legal rights of people with disabilities in Connecticut.

DRCT in the News:

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CT plaintiffs urge Biden to rescind Trump-era Medicaid cuts

In response to a lawsuit filed by three disabled women in Connecticut over a Trump-era rule on Medicaid cuts, a top Democrat in the state Senate is calling on the Biden administration to rescind the regulation that critics say violates a law providing pandemic relief.

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Lawsuit Against Trump-Era Rule Turns Into Nationwide Class Action | CT News Junkie

Low-income disabled and older adults in Connecticut, Delaware, and Nebraska filed an amended complaint Friday that seeks nationwide class-action status to protect against a Trump administration rule regarding Medicaid. The rule requires states to trim their Medicaid rolls as a condition of receiving additional funds to combat the COVID-19 pandemic.

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Upcoming DRCT Events

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Press Conference

DATE: Thursday, September 1

TIME: 11:30 AM

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WEBINAR!

Know Your Rights:

ADA, Section 504, and IDEA

DATE: Friday, September 9

TIME: 3:00 - 4:00 PM

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Upcoming Community Events

Advancing Racial Equity Symposium

(DRCT's Strategic Partnerships Manager, Mike Whilby, will be a panelist!)

DATE: September 8, 2022

TIME: 9:30 AM - 3:30 PM

WHERE: East Hartford, CT

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Stand Down 2022

DATE: September 23, 2022

TIME: 8:00 AM - 2:00 PM

WHERE: 5 regional locations!

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CT Community for Addition Recovery (CCAR) Fest:

Walk for Recovery

DATE: September 24, 2022

TIME: 11:00 AM - 4:00 PM

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DRCT Board of Directors

*    Kathryn DuPree, President

*    Christina Calabro, Vice President

*    Lisa Nee, Secretary

*    James Ross, Treasurer

*    Bonnie Clark

*    Denise Drummond

*    Sara Liss

*    John Mehm

*    Luisa Soboleski

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DRCT's Free Education Rights Clinic

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Disability Rights Connecticut is pleased to announce our Education Rights Clinic. The clinic will be open to students and families of students with disabilities, including students with special education needs or students who have or may need 504 plans. 

Clinic appointments will provide an opportunity for callers to talk with advocates, law students, and attorneys. In a one-hour virtual meeting, clinic attendees will receive counsel and advice and short-term service related to their child’s special education needs free of charge.

If you need a disability accommodation or an interpreter, please contact 860-310-1993.

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Disability Rights Connecticut se complace en anunciar nuestra Clínica de Derechos Educativos. La clínica estará abierta a estudiantes y familias de estudiantes con discapacidades, incluidos estudiantes con necesidades educativas especiales o estudiantes que tienen o pueden necesitar planes 504.

Las citas clínicas brindarán una oportunidad para que las personas que llamen hablen con defensores, estudiantes de derecho y abogados. En una reunión virtual de una hora, los asistentes a la clínica recibirán orientación y asesoramiento y un servicio a corto plazo relacionado con las necesidades de educación especial de su hijo sin cargo.

Si necesita una adaptación para discapacitados o un intérprete, comuníquese al 860-310-1993.

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Know Your Rights: ADA, Section 504, and IDEA

Conozca Sus Derechos: ADA, Sección 504, e IDEA

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Disability Rights Connecticut, Connecticut Legal Rights Project, and the Center for Children' s Advocacy present a free webinar.

Know Your Rights: ADA, Section 504, and IDEA

Septmeber 9, 2022

3:00 - 4:00 PM

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Disability Rights Connecticut, Connecticut Legal Rights Project y Center for Children's Advocacy presentan un seminario web gratuito.

Conozca Sus Derechos: ADA, Sección 504, e IDEA

9 de septiembre de 2022 

3:00 - 4:00 PM

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Waiting for In-Home Services for your Child with Autism on HUSKY A?

We would like to talk to parents or guardians of kids who (1) are on HUSKY A, (2) have no other health insurance, (3) have a diagnosis of autism spectrum disorder and—

*    Have been waiting for months for an FBA or BIP

*    Have the FBA and a BIP completed but can’t actually get services started in the home

*    Have had services in the home but there was an interruption and you could not get services restarted 

*    Have not been able to get IICAPS services that your provider has recommended for your child or you got those services but they were then terminated before your provider thinks they should have been, or

*    Have been denied IICAPS services because your child has a diagnosis of autism spectrum disorder.

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If this sounds like you, please contact Sheldon Toubman from  Disability Rights CT at 475-345-3169 or  <mailto:Sheldon.Toubman at DisRightsCT.Org> Sheldon.Toubman at DisRightsCT.org. 

COVID Corner

Extension of Covid Public Health Emergency!

The federally declared Covid public health emergency was extended on July 15 for another 3 months. 

As long as the public emergency continues:

*    Most people on Medicaid cannot be terminated from the program, or have their benefits reduced.

If your benefits ARE terminated or reduced during the emergency:

*    Please contact Sheldon Toubman from Disability Rights Connecticut at 475-345-3169 or  <mailto:Sheldon.Toubman at DisRightsCT.Org> Sheldon.Toubman at DisRightsCT.Org 

Vaccines Available for Children Over 6 Months Old

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On June 18, the CDC recommended that:

All children ages 6 months and older should receive the COVID-19 vaccine.

Parents and caregivers can now get their children 6 months through 5 years of age vaccinated with the Pfizer-BioNTech or Moderna vaccines. This includes children who have already had COVID-19. 

Protect Yourself & Get Boosted!

For people who have already received 2 doses of the Moderna or Pfizer shot, you are eligible for an initial booster shot if:

*    You are 5 years old or older, AND

*    It has been at least five months since you received your second dose of your primary series, 

OR you are moderately or severely immunocompromised and it has been at least three months since the second dose of your primary series

For people who have already received 2 doses of the Moderna or Pfizer shot and an initial booster shot, you are eligible for a second booster shot if:

*    You are 12 to 49 years old AND

*    You are moderately to severely immunocompromised AND 

*    It has been at least four months since your first booster shot

OR

*    You are 50 years old AND

*    It has been at least four months since your first booster shot

For people who have already received the Johnson & Johnson shot, you are eligible for an initial booster shot if:

·   It has been at least 2 months since you received the J&J vaccine

You then are eligible for a booster dose of any of the following COVID-19 vaccines: Moderna, Pfizer, Johnson & Johnson, but Moderna and Pfizer are preferred by CDC because of a risk of serious side effects with Johnson & Johnson; Johnson & Johnson is only recommended in limited circumstances, particularly where you had a severe reaction to, or have a severe allergy to an ingredient in, the other two vaccines, see  <https://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001QycRwYaMc_ntEpZ16W1XHuKyvqpfAslQmxvZF1rE7DGgiY2JXvW_nS_mvD7q8AEY43jYEbUmw5lHX3CnAgiY9wv-9yYjwTTnFdKf06OEtBSBblsDvyS8FKK_5dLQ-ma9-nWhtpBqX7pKwJPk_qAMXQXRCzy3uYbAqSSrfl_TdwNtAuQVZMKwJZvwDFmPUgoOCdHzMSuHtca1DxAL-sKVAQOHzgyTaFh8JhIRh5EssLw=&c=ESFdrEts0XOn-vdgRvqn43TCRXiT6ylkGGsgvocbrWkRl9NDWUNs4w==&ch=uMewUyRdLP4zP5_qwrAlmu_Gda4ngoUz748PmUQZgo9QtPRnirD3DA==> Johnson & Johnson’s Janssen COVID-19 Vaccine Overview and Safety | CDC   

CDC also recommends a second booster of either Pfizer-BioNTech or Moderna COVID-19 vaccine at least 4 months after the 1st booster for:

*    Adults ages 50 years and older

*    People who are moderately or severely immunocompromised

People ages 18 through 49 years who got a J&J/Janssen COVID-19 vaccine for both their primary dose and booster can choose to get a 2nd booster of either Pfizer-BioNTech or Moderna COVID-19 vaccine at least 4 months after their 1st booster. 

Please consult with your doctor if you have any specific questions about your health status and obtaining a booster. 

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COVID-19 tests for people who are blind or have low vision

How to get the tests:  

Order online or by calling 1-800-232-0233.

*    Each order will include 2 rapid-antigen tests that are more accessible for people who are blind or have low vision. 

*    Orders will ship free, while supplies last. 

What's needed to use the tests:

To use the tests, you must:

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*    Download and install a free app from the Apple App Store (for iOS) or Google Play Store (for Android).

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What makes the tests more accessible:

The test works with the app to provide:

*    Audio step-by-step instructions for administering the test.

*    Audio test results.

Who should order these tests:

Because of limited supply, we ask that you only order the more accessible tests if you do not have other options for using the standard COVID-19 tests, such as:

*    Receiving help from a household member, family, or trusted friend (in person, or through video calling platforms like FaceTime or Zoom).

*    Using assistive technology, such as AIRA or Be My Eyes, to help you take the test and obtain results.

Need more assistance?

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*    Providing alternative instructions for traditional at-home tests for people who are unable to access, read, or understand the manufacturer’s version.

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If you are covered by Medicare:

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*    Call ahead to make sure your local retailer has the tests you need in stock.

*    Call 1-800-MEDICARE (1-800-633-4227) with any questions.

If you have private insurance, your insurer may provide reimbursement for more accessible tests:

*    Call your plan to learn more about how they will reimburse you for the cost of tests.

*    Call ahead to make sure your local retailer has them in stock.

Community Engagement

Disability Rights Connecticut works with individuals with disabilities, their families, and community partners to understand common goals, priorities, and visions. DRCT staff provides outreach and training to establish and maintain community relationships and implement strategies that promote diversity, equity, and inclusion.

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