August 9, 2016

Presentation and discussion for families of individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities

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Durham – The Durham Legislative Delegation and Durham First Selectwoman are hosting a forum for families of individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities. The event will take place on Thursday, August 25, 2016 from 6:00pm-7:30pm at the Durham Town Hall third floor meeting room located at 30 Town House Road. The forum, hosted by Representative Noreen Kokoruda (R-101), Representative Vin Candelora (R-86),Senator Ted Kennedy Jr. (D-12), Senator Len Fasano (R-34) and Durham First Selectwoman Laura L. Francis, will feature panelists including state agency representatives, service providers, and advocacy groups.

The discussion and presentation will cover questions and concerns regarding issues faced by individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities and their families. Topics of discussion will include new legislation to better help families communicate with DDS, what happens when individuals turn 21 and ‘age-out’ of state provided services, and what services and supports are available in Connecticut. The discussion will include panelists from the following organizations and agencies:

Connecticut Department of Developmental Services
Connecticut Department of Social Services
State Representative Jay Case, co-chair I/DD Caucus
The Arc Connecticut, non-profit advocacy group
CT DDS Families First, non-profit advocacy group
Oak Hill, service provider
Vista Life Innovations, service provider
SARAH, Inc., service provider

WHO: Sen. Len Fasano, Rep. Vin Candelora, Rep. Noreen Kokoruda, Sen. Ted Kennedy, Jr., Durham First Selectwoman Laura L. Francis, as well as experts from advocacy groups, service providers and state agencies WHAT: Presentation and discussion for families of individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities WHEN: Thursday, August 25, 2016 from 6:00 PM – 7:30 PM WHERE: Durham Town Hall, Third Floor Meeting Room, 30 Town House Road, Durham WHY: Join us for a discussion with service providers and state agencies to address issues faced by families of loved ones with disabilities and learn more about the services available and state resources. For more event information, please contact Rep. Vincent Candelora at 800-842-1423 or Vincent.Candelora@housegop.ct.gov