BRISTOL — All it took was a moment for Tonya Hall to bring home the gold medal at the Special Olympics 2013 World Winter Games in South Korea. “I won the gold medal by a second,” said Hall, who won … Continue reading
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In January, the Cheshire Senior Center, realizing the need, started a Caregivers Support Group for town residents. It meets at 10 a.m. on the fourth Wednesday of every month. The Senior Center is at 240 Maple Ave. For more on … Continue reading
If you are looking to make a charitable donation for a good cause or wish to volunteer, check out: ‘Operation Love-A-Fair Freemarket’The event is slated for Saturday March 1 from noon to 5 p.m. on the New Haven Green.J-HOP, or … Continue reading
In February of 2009, New Haven Ballet began a “shared ability” choreography project for children ages 10-17 who have physical disabilities and students from New Haven Ballet. Now in its third year, the goals of the program include increasing New … Continue reading
QUITO, Ecuador — Like many upper-class Ecuadoreans, Lenin Moreno rarely noticed people with disabilities. A successful businessman and politician, he was too busy being an overachiever. All that changed in 1998. After buying bread at a Quito grocery store, Moreno … Continue reading
MILFORD — Applications for the State of Connecticut Homeowners Tax Credit Program and the City of Milford Local Tax Credit Benefit are being taken in the Assessors office located at the Parson’s Government Complex, 70 West River St. Eligibility for … Continue reading
With the flu widespread across much of the country far earlier than normal, federal health officials are warning people with developmental disabilities to be particularly cautious. Currently, 47 states are reporting widespread flu activity, according to the latest data from … Continue reading
Some young disabled athletes are having their own Oscar Pistorius moments — not by breaking barriers in the Olympics, but by battling sports officials over whether and how they should be accommodated in competitions with able-bodied athletes. During his ascent … Continue reading
An important event for anyone who works with, treats or supports individuals with brain injuries including APRNs, athletic trainers, certified rehabilitation counselors, coaches, educators, neuropsychologists, nurses, OTs, PTs, social workers, speech language pathologists, state agency personnel. Hilton Hartford is located … Continue reading
WINDSOR, Conn. — The State of Connecticut and FEMA officials have announced extension of the deadline for individuals to register for federal disaster assistance to Jan. 28, 2013. The deadline for the completion and return of loan applications from the … Continue reading