Resources

State of Connecticut - Department of Developmental Disabilities
The Department of Developmental Services provides support for adults and children with developmental disabilities.

State of Connecticut - Department of Children and Families
The mission of the Department of Children and Families is to protect children, improve child and family well-being and support and preserve families.

State of Connecticut - Office of Protection and Advocacy for Persons with Disabilities
P&A is an independent State agency created to safeguard and advance the civil and human rights of people with disabilities in Connecticut.

Special Olympics Connecticut
SOCT is a non-profit, charitable organization, which contributes to the lifelong physical, social and personal development of people with intellectual disabilities in the state of Connecticut.

U.S. Department of Health and Human Services
The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services provides facts, resources and contact information for human well-being.

PublicHealth online public health programs in CT
PublicHealth.org addresses the question, “What is public health?” by giving you the tools to research careers and degree programs so you can make a difference in this growing sector of the healthcare industry.

Birth Injuries - Cerebral Palsy and Autism
The Birth Injury Justice Center was created as a helpful resource focused on victims of birth injuries and their families. Our mission is to provide legal information and guidance and serve all families with disabilities caused by physical birth injuries.

Birth Injury Center
"The Birth Injury Help Center is a comprehensive online resource center for information on birth injuries as well pregnancy and childbirth. We provide a comprehensive, reliable reference site for information about birth injuries. Visitors to this site will find information and resources about the different types birth injuries and their potential causes, as well current information on treatment, prognosis and financial assistance. Visitors to the Birth Injury Help Center website will find accurate informational summary pages on primary birth injury topics, along with more focused pages offering in-depth information about various subtopics."

The National Association for the Dually Diagnosed
The mission of NADD is to advance mental wellness for persons with developmental disabilities through the promotion of excellence in mental health care.

The American Association on Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities
The AAIDD encourages effective practices and universal human rights for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities.

Rx List
Rx List is a medical drug database providing chemical description, indications, and dosage information.

Autism Society of America
ASA is dedicated to increasing public awareness about autism and the day-to-day issues faced by people with autism.

Autism Speaks
Autism Speaks provides funding for global biomedical research of causes, prevention, treatment and cure for autism.

National Association of Councils on Developmental Disabilities
The DD Councils receive federal funding to support programs that promote self-determination, integration, and inclusion for all people in the United States with developmental disabilities.

Drugwatch - Cerebral Palsy, Erb’s Palsy and Other Birth Injuries
News and information about dangerous drugs and medical devices. Up to date information covering side effects, recalls, FDA warnings and lawsuits.

Cerebral Palsy Guide - Your Guide to Cerebral Palsy
Blog, information, treatment, community and more. Providing help and support when needed, including live chat.