[Ctabs] FW: July Newsletter

Wed Jul 5 13:28:46 UTC 2023

From: Disability Rights Connecticut <info at disrightsct.org> 
Sent: Friday, June 30, 2023 10:06 AM
To: info at nfbct.org
Subject: July Newsletter

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DRCT's 3rd Annual Town Hall

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Important Dates

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DATE: Saturday, July 1st

Dunkin' Park 

Hartford, CT

12:00 - 7:00 pm

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DATE: Wednesday, July 19th

Virtual (Via Zoom)

6:00 - 7:30 pm

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DATE: Wednesday, July 26th

Walnut Hill Park

New Britain, CT

Begins at 5:00 pm

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OFFICE CLOSED

July 3rd and July 4th

DRCT will be closed in celebration of 

Independence Day

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DRCT Board of Directors

*    Kathryn DuPree, President

*    Christina Calabro, Vice President

*    Lisa Nee, Secretary

*    James Ross, Treasurer

*    Paul Acker

*    Bonnie Clark

*    Denise Drummond

*    Sara Liss

*    Luisa Soboleski

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We Need Your Input!

DRCT needs your help to guide us in setting priorities for 2023 and 2024. We would like input from you on our annual survey! 

This is your opportunity to tell DRCT how to use its resources to better serve the disability community in Connecticut.

Click a button below to fill out the survey in English or Spanish. American Sign Language (ASL) is available on the English version of the survey. 

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If you need help filling out the survey or have questions, please contact us:

 <mailto:info at disrightsct.org> info at disrightsct.org

 <tel:860-297-4300> (860) 297-4300

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The purpose of the law is to make sure that people with disabilities have the same rights and opportunities as everyone else. Yet 33 years later, individuals with disabilities are still facing discrimination in areas such as employment, transportation, and education. Here are just a few examples:

33 years after the ADA was signed and yet, as of 2020, nearly 25% of all transit stations in the U.S. were not accessible.

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You can advocate for yourself and others by learning more about the ADA at these events sponsored by the ADA National Network. 

WEDNESDAY, JULY 12TH, 2023

2:00 PM EDT - 3:30 PM EDT

"Invisible” Disabilities and the ADA

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When someone has a non-apparent disability, such as diabetes, epilepsy, traumatic brain injury, asthma, mental illness or HIV/AIDS, it frequently can raise unique issues for both the employer and the employee. This session will review the legal issues, EEOC guidance and court decisions when "invisible" disabilities are at issue, including pre-employment inquiries and medical examinations, workplace disclosure, reasonable accommodations, and confidentiality.

WEDNESDAY, JULY 19TH, 2023

2:00 PM EDT - 3:30 PM EDT

LIVE! Show your ADA and History Knowledge

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Join to celebrate the 33rd Anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and test your knowledge during this live event. In this session, participants will have the opportunity to answer questions on general ADA knowledge, the history of the ADA and noteworthy disability rights figures. Whether you are a newcomer who wants to learn more or someone who works with the ADA on a regular basis, this event will be a fun way to honor the legacy of this historic disability rights law and the people who made the ADA a reality.

THURSDAY, JULY 27TH, 2023

10:00 AM EDT - 11:00 AM EDT

Celebrate ADA! Learn About ADA Resources for Information, Guidance and Training

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Description: 

In celebration of the 33rd ADA Anniversary, explore, connect and learn about resources, training, and information on the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and disability rights. This webinar is the seventh of ten 60-min sessions in the 4th Thursday ADA Talks Series 2023 (January to October).

TUESDAY, JULY 25TH, 20232:00 PM EDT - 3:30 PM EDT

ADA Anniversary Update

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Mark the 33rd Anniversary of the ADA by joining this session as we hear from representatives of the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) and U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) provide an update on their litigation, technical assistance, and enforcement efforts. Participants will have an opportunity to pose questions to the presenters regarding issues in their own workplace or community.

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Community Engagement

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DRCT Takes Part in Juneteenth 2023 Festival in Enfield!

By Mike Whilby, Strategic Partnerships Manager

On Saturday June 17th, Disability Rights Connecticut (DRCT) attended the Juneteenth 2023 Festival hosted by the Ujima African American Alliance at the Enfield Town Hall Green.

I would like to thank Chad Woodyard and Melissa Woodyard along with the Ujima African American Alliance for their hard work and dedication.

Once again, Ujima has taken the lead in providing an event that educates, elevates, and inspires our communities to work and build together.

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DRCT Joins 3rd Thursday Street Festival in Willimantic!

By Mike Whilby, Strategic Partnerships Manager

On June 15th, Disability Rights Connecticut (DRCT) attended the 3rd Thursday Street Festival in Willimantic. This was the second year in a row that DRCT took part in this incredible festival while collaborating with Connecticut Community for Addiction Recovery (CCAR) Windham Recovery Community Center.

I would like to thank the WRCC team of John Schwartz, Kelly Mills, Luz Cruz, Sara Lynn, and TJ Aitken.

This was a fun-filled evening that provided authentic connection between the Recovery and Disability communities.

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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.

DRCT can provide training, upon request, on issues related to our focus areas. If you believe you, or a group you are a member of, could benefit from training, please contact our Strategic Partnerships Manager, Michael Whilby at 860-856-4158 or  <mailto:Michael.Whilby at DisRightsCT.org> Michael.Whilby at DisRightsCT.org

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Mental Health Spotlight

July is BIPOC (Black, Indigenous, People of Color) Mental Health Month

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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 a Functional Behavior Assessment (FBA) or Behavioral Intervention Plan (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 Intensive In-Home Child & Adolescent Psychiatric Services (IICAPS) 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. 

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Are you over 65?

If you: 

1.    Are 65 or over, or disabled under the Social Security Administration definition

2.    Need Medicaid but are over the income or asset limits for HUSKY C, and 

3.    Believe these limits are too low and want to do something about it, 

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

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Si Ud: 

1.         Tiene 65 años o más, o está discapacitado según la definición de la Administración del Seguro Social.

2. Necesita Medicaid pero supera los límites de ingresos o bienes de HUSKY C, y 

3. Cree que estos límites son demasiado bajos y quiere hacer algo al respecto, 

Por favor póngase en contacto con: Sheldon Toubman, Disability Rights Connecticut, en (475) 345-3169 o  <mailto:Sheldon.Toubman at DisRightsCT.Org> Sheldon.Toubman at DisRightsCT.org.

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COVID Corner

The Public Health Emergency ended on May 11th

What You Should Know

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*    Connecticut’s remaining state-supported COVID-19 test sites, which are operating at four community health centers, will end on June 30, 2023.

*    Your health insurance will pay all or part of the cost of a vaccine, or booster, or PCR test, depending on your health plan.  

*    The Connecticut Department of Public Health will end its mobile COVID-19 vaccination clinic program on June 30, 2023. Any organization that is interested in hosting a clinic before the program ends must submit a request to the department by June 19, 2023, at  <https://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001FpOKNiVh7Q0AbAbthy6Hr1GlJJTqAQy4Wo7IrNfvWEu9MghMjqOwXQvAoyn02L66VJ7Uu0zD5ZPdBFYaf55PD3jUGm7Jg1RAB6spLR47vVBDQJ2dKPZTLSWpwatfsOokk8D1wmSHrY6Z4AtufdI1Hw==&c=o9zuz9jcABAbccdSoD3KuUwlfwLi3Z67MMrDDWp-o05K3QlLzyaxmQ==&ch=W0KkhyRBfH6FZo7cvOXY7A-IbR049Sp-cYAiR5octMEZAJRPS_-cxw==> ct.gov/coronavirus. 

*    The Connecticut Department of Public Health will end its homebound COVID-19 vaccination program on June 30, 2023. After this date, COVID-19 vaccines and boosters will be provided to individuals who are homebound similar to the way the seasonal influenza vaccine and other preventative health care services are offered. 

*    Individuals who are homebound should contact their health care provider to receive these services.

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Updates from the Center for Disease Control and Prevention

As of January 26, 2023, the Food and Drug Administration announced it is not currently authorizing the use of Evushield (monoclonal antibody treatment used before people are exposed to COVID-19) because it is unlikely to be active against the majority of COVID-19 variants circulating in the United States.

As a result, on January 27, 2023, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention released an updated report recommending that people who are immunocompromised, and their household members and close contacts, take additional precautions including but not limited to:

1.  Getting an updated COVID-19 vaccine

2.  Improve ventilation and spend time outdoors

3.  Learn about testing locations and treatment options before getting exposed or sick

4.  Get tested if you've been exposed or have symptoms

5.  Wash your hands often

6.  Wear a well-fitting mask and maintain distance in crowded spaces

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Protect Yourself & Get Boosted!

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Learn more about COVID-19 vaccines for children with disabilities

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