CT Cross Disability Lifespan Alliance
Project Description:
The UCEDD joined forces with the Connecticut Developmental Disability Network and the State Independent Living Council to form, and then support, the CT Cross Disability Lifespan Alliance. This Alliance of parents, self-advocates and providers meets monthly to address issues affecting people with disabilities in CT.
A centerpiece of the Alliance is the legislative advocacy committee. This committee meets by phone every Friday to discuss current legislation, identify individuals who can testify on particular legislation, mobilize others to attend hearings, and assist individuals in preparing testimony. The UCEDD provides a list of bills, hearings, and other legislative actions for the committee to review. Additionally, the Alliance meetings bring in guest speakers on topical issues. Attorney General William Tong spoke to the committee in 2019 regarding civil rights and people with disabilities in CT. He took questions from the group and mobilized the Alliance to support his efforts at expanding the role of the Attorney General to address civil rights issues in CT.
Keyword(s):
Alliance, legislation, legislative, advocacy
Core Function(s):
Performing Research or Evaluation, Developing & Disseminating Information, Continuing Education/Community Training
Area of Emphasis
Quality Assurance, Education & Early Intervention, Child Care-Related Activities, Health-Related Activities, Employment-Related Activities, Housing-Related Activities, Transportation-Related Activities, Recreation-Related Activities, Quality of Life
Target Audience:
Professionals and Para-Professionals, Family Members/Caregivers, Adults with Disabilities, Children/Adolescents with Disabilities/SHCN, Legislators/Policy Makers, General Public
Unserved or Under-served Populations:
Racial or Ethnic Minorities, Disadvantaged Circumstances, Limited English, Geographic Areas, Rural/Remote, Urban, Specific Groups
Primary Target Audience Geographic Descriptor:
State
COVID-19 Related Data:
N/A
