Riding on a city bus, Cynthia Keller got a phone call. She started weeping. After four years of homelessness, she learned she would finally have a place of her own. The phone call announcing a “golden ticket”—or housing voucher—came thanks … Continue reading
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When author Cammie McGovern’s oldest son was diagnosed with autism, she looked for an outlet where he could be with other children with similar difficulties. That led her to form the group “Whole Children,” an after-school and weekend program for … Continue reading
Editor’s note: This letter ran in the June 2 edition of the Register. A ‘livable community’ requires accessibility If persons with disabilities were in the mind of the general population, sidewalks and access routes would not be obstructed by vehicles; … Continue reading
Manuel Silva has not let being a quadriplegic stop him from living life to the fullest and becoming a great dad. He and his wife, Kristine, said they are too busy raising their two boys, Jason, 14, and Daniel (Danny), … Continue reading
The executive director of the Center for Disability Rights said Tuesday the nonprofit raises “thousands of dollars” for scholarships each September at its annual Wheel-A-Thon. Marc Anthony Gallucci said proceeds from the event held along the shoreline “is real money … Continue reading
The New Haven Board of Alders will be urging Gov. Dannell P. Malloy, the state legislature and the Greater New Haven Transit District Administrator to rescind or reduce the rate increase imposed on seniors who depend on transportation from MyRide … Continue reading
Proceeds will benefit development of a new, fully handicap-accessible Heritage Rose Garden at Elizabeth Park, Hartford and other Connecticut Valley Garden Club projects. Past garden club projects have included Sunrise Overlook at Elizabeth Park, the Hill-Stead Museum Sunken Garden with … Continue reading
May is “National Mental Health Awareness Month.” Across the country organizations will work to raise awareness in an effort to reduce stigma.Yet, each day the front pages of Connecticut’s newspapers are likely to report new incidents of tragic violence of … Continue reading
The town will receive a $200,000 boost from the state to make several deteriorating sidewalks around town handicapped accessible. First Selectman Kurt Miller said the $200,000 Small Town Economic Assistance Program, or STEAP, grant, will enable the town to continue … Continue reading
In celebration of the 24th Anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), we are thrilled to seek poets with disabilities to participate in a Poetry Slam. We seek poets who can captivate, connect, and energize an audience. Good presentation skills … Continue reading