Program and Funding Information Connecticut Ability Beyond Program Funding Source Funding Source Bio Contact Information RESIDENTIAL and IN-HOME SUPPORTS Supported DDS Most services & supports have been Department of Independent Department of subject to federal reimbursement under the Developmental Services Living (SIL) or Supports Community Living Arrangement (CLA) Developmental Services Home and Community Based Waiver and the 460 Capitol Avenue Community Support Waiver, which are bothGranted grant approved by the Hartford, CT 06106 Additional Funders: DSS DSS ABI DSS ABI Waiver (See below) granted through the Center for Medicaid and Medicare Services (CMS). State statute now requires individuals to enroll in a Waiver in order to receive services from DDS. 860.418.6000 or 866.737.0330 www.ct.gov/dds DDS is a statewide system which provides support and services to persons with developmental disabilities who reside in family homes, independently, in-state operated facilities or in licensed Community Living Arrangements. Intermediate Care Facility (ICF) DSS Department of Social Services DSS – ICF/DD DSS provides a broad range of services to the elderly, people with disabilities, families and individuals who need assistance in maintaining or achieving full potential for self-direction, self-reliance & independent living. State of Connecticut Department of Social Services 55 Farmington Avenue Hartford, CT 06105 1.855.626.6632 Young Adult Services, ABI Residential Programs and Recovery Programs DMHAS DMHAS serves individuals over the age of 18, that has a Department of Mental Health Department of Mental 18, that have psychiatric or substance disorder, or both, and Addiction Services Health & Addiction disorders who lack the financial means to obtain 410 Capitol Avenue Services obtain services on their own. P.O. Box 341431 Hartford, CT 06134 860.418.7000
DAY/WORK SERVICES Individual Supported Employment and Group Supported Employment DORS Department of Rehabilitation Services Bureau of Rehabilitation Services (BRS) DORS provides vocational rehabilitation to assist Connecticut residents with physical or mental disabilities to prepare for, find and keep employment. Department of Rehabilitation Services 55 Farmington Avenue Floor 12 Hartford, CT 06105 860-424-4844 BESB Board of Education Services for the Blind BESB, within the Department of Rehabilitation Services provides resources, comprehensive low vision services, specialized education services, life skills training, case management, and vocational services to individuals of all ages who are legally blind and to children who are visually impaired. Board of Education Services for the Blind 184 Windsor Avenue Windsor, CT 06095 860.602.4000 DDS DDS – IFS Comprehensive Waiver DMHAS DSS ABI Waiver Funding Source Descriptions listed above Contact Information listed above Day Services DDS DDS – IFS Comprehensive Waiver DMHAS DSS ABI Waiver Funding Source Descriptions listed above Contact Information listed above ADDITIONAL SERVICES Individual Behavioral Services DDS Comprehensive Waiver Funding Source Descriptions listed above Contact Information listed above In School Transitional Supports School Systems Each state sets eligibility ages for services to children, youth and young adults with disabilities. For current information, contact your local school district. Consumer programs and services are available for private pay through contracts and individually set fees. Social Security Disability Determination 309 Wawarme Avenue Hartford, CT 1.800.842.8320