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Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5952983059cc68ff83ce3153/98d67413-3893-4948-910e-9b1239039cd6/MW+DRCT+-+HLF+2025+Pic1.jpg Community Engagement - Make it stand out From left to right: Taste of the Caribbean Executive Director, Leslie Perry, Latino Fest CEO, Vic Luna with Strategic Partnerships Manager, Mike Whilby standing in the middle of Dunkin’ Park’s concourse section. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5952983059cc68ff83ce3153/49eed623-290c-4fe6-937a-3a54c138e28e/MW+DRCT+-+CHF+Pic4.jpg Community Engagement - Make it stand out From left to right: DRCT’s Strategic Partnerships Manager, Mike Whilby CCAR’s Volunteer Manager of the Hartford Recovery Community Center, Geraldo Rivera, Hartford Community, Hartford Healthcare Community Case Manager, Keishla Rodriguez with Emergency Response Team (CERT) Lead, Rhonda Leonard standing behind CCAR’s resource table by the wall inside SEIU’s community room. 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Attention Amtrak Travelers! $2.25 Million Fund Available in Justice Department Settlement with Amtrak https://www.disrightsct.org/espanol-news-release-northern daily 0.75 2021-02-08 https://www.disrightsct.org/announcement-discriminatory-rationing-update daily 0.75 2021-02-08 https://www.disrightsct.org/effective-communication-folder daily 0.75 2026-01-29 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5952983059cc68ff83ce3153/8ab988a9-6581-4550-833f-4432bc6769b5/Screen%2BShot%2B2022-08-19%2Bat%2B11.24.28%2BAM.jpg Effective Communication Folder - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5952983059cc68ff83ce3153/1633611493269-ZCYOLKG8ZETR9ZR31XFW/Still+1.png Effective Communication Folder Effective Communication Self-Advocacy Folder https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5952983059cc68ff83ce3153/1615990967001-QUW3O8LCWJWAZWWBLYDL/3+Questions+for+Healthcare+Providers.jpg Effective Communication Folder - Ask Me 3 While meeting with a healthcare provider, ask these three questions to get the most out of your appointment. Developed by the Institute for Healthcare Improvement. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5952983059cc68ff83ce3153/a9774867-e9b0-44fc-98b1-a9e0fe26df85/Medical.Settings.Thumbnail.png Effective Communication Folder - Booklet on Effective Communication with People Who are Deaf, Hard-of-Hearing, or DeafBlind in Medical Settings This booklet is a handy self-advocacy guide on obtaining effective communication in medical settings, specifically, for people who are Deaf, Hard-of-hearing, or DeafBlind in Connecticut. Developed by Disability Rights Connecticut. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5952983059cc68ff83ce3153/1647436242775-5QTA83YRCW9ABBZ9WG5E/COVID-19-Vaccine-Information-in-Plain-Language_Page_1.png Effective Communication Folder - COVID-19 Vaccine Information in Plain Language This 4-page booklet was created by and for people with intellectual disabilities. It is written in plain language. It includes basic information people need to know about the COVID-19 vaccine. This booklet was created by Green Mountain Self-Advocates in partnership with Self Advocates Becoming Empowered. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5952983059cc68ff83ce3153/9b4d58f6-6dab-41d2-9f61-0f6fe7bc8989/Programs_Services_screenshot_thumbnail.png Effective Communication Folder - Disability Rights Connecticut Program & Services Pamphlet DRCT provides a variety of services due to our many programs. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5952983059cc68ff83ce3153/1615991437628-OYCN91YC4BPWRF9668MB/Blank+Sample+Accommodation+Request+Letter_Page_1.png Effective Communication Folder - Sample Accommodation Request Letter If you need an accommodation from a medical office or hospital, you may use this sample accommodation letter as a reference to create your own. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5952983059cc68ff83ce3153/1627499219651-67EN37QA3SBBUCZT7AYT/11.+List+of+Interpreting+Agencies+Serving+CT_+by+Connecticut+Association+of+the+Deaf+7.28.2021_Page_1.png Effective Communication Folder - List of Connecticut Based Sign Language Interpreting Agencies Developed by the Connecticut Association of the Deaf (CAD) for informational purposes only. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5952983059cc68ff83ce3153/d3404c95-8de6-4cad-b8ad-5073baef56ba/Deaf+Services+-+Independent+Living+Centers+2024r_Page_1.jpg Effective Communication Folder - Contact an ASL Advocate at Your Local Independent Living Center (ILC) Need an ASL advocate? Contact your local ILC (depending on which town you live in). https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5952983059cc68ff83ce3153/1650392607029-CTK5RD4SWP1OMS8GQE57/Online+Options+on+Filing+an+ADA+Complaint+in+Medical+Settings_Page_1.png Effective Communication Folder - Options for Filing an ADA complaint in Medical Settings There is no one approach to resolve an ADA-related issue. Here is a list of possible options developed by Disability Rights Connecticut. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5952983059cc68ff83ce3153/cf997d29-cde1-4731-a720-e8fa6a8202b7/Screenshot_of_states_resources.png Effective Communication Folder - State Deaf and Hard of Hearing Interpreter Registry The interpreters on this list can interpret in the state of Connecticut. The interpreter registry is managed by the Department of Aging and Disability Services. Click here to open. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5952983059cc68ff83ce3153/1616003916103-FXKWE4K6F6FNB6R8EUXI/I+Use+ASL+Letter.png Effective Communication Folder - “I communicate in American Sign Language” Letter This letter can be handy to give to a healthcare provider. Developed by the Department of Public Health. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5952983059cc68ff83ce3153/1616004122272-57G121O4N5YM8KUJ3X6N/Hospital+Communication+Card_Page_2.png Effective Communication Folder - Hospital Visual Communication Card Going to the hospital or medical center? This visual communication card may be useful in limited situations. Developed by the Yale New Haven Hospital. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5952983059cc68ff83ce3153/1627999106041-YCNFPP0WPQ9LGTN0PAH5/5.+Free+ADA+Training+for+Healthcare+Providers+-+New+England+ADA+Center.png Effective Communication Folder - Free Training: Obligations for Healthcare Providers Under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) A free training hosted by the New England ADA Center regarding the Americans with Disabilities Act and the obligations of healthcare providers. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5952983059cc68ff83ce3153/1621436972551-RX6TX4E27836B38MH3FS/Online+Plain+Language+Checklist+CDC.png Effective Communication Folder - Plain Language Checklist A guide put together by the Center for Disease Control on clear written communication. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5952983059cc68ff83ce3153/1616170459315-U4K7D016ZPWV6XP6KTH2/12.+DDHH+vaccine+Screening+Card.png Effective Communication Folder - Pre-Vaccination Checklist for COVID-19 Vaccines “I am Deaf or Hard of Hearing” Card Developed by the New Jersey Department of Health. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5952983059cc68ff83ce3153/1621438751663-4GJY0QDGUCH459KPXVYI/Online+ADA+Business+Brief_+Communicating+with+People+Who+Are+Deaf+or+Hard+of+Hearing+in+Hospital+Settings_Page_3.png Effective Communication Folder - ADA Business Brief: Communicating with People Who Are Deaf or Hard-of-hearing in Hospital Settings A 4-page refence guide on making hospital settings accessible for people who are Deaf, Hard-of-hearing, and DeafBlind. Developed by the U.S. Department of Justice, Disability Civil Rights Division. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5952983059cc68ff83ce3153/1616169130146-X6W3PZ0ARUKL5AA43Y1I/15.+Model-Request+ASL+Interpreter+Card+-+NAD.png Effective Communication Folder - Model Sign Language Interpreter Request Card Designed by the National Association of the Deaf. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5952983059cc68ff83ce3153/1616169236205-S33RAI9E9PRBFGFPOWIN/9.+NAD+VRI+Wallet+Card_Page_2.png Effective Communication Folder - Video Remote Interpreter Guide For VRI to be successful, it must abide by these requirements. Developed by the National Association of the Deaf. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5952983059cc68ff83ce3153/1616169358645-H4T0X8LWQH2OJUCJ7QB4/14.+NAD+Advocacy+Letter+to+Healthcare+Providers_Page_01.png Effective Communication Folder - Healthcare Access Advocacy Letter Share this letter with all healthcare providers, listed with information about the ADA. Developed by the National Association of the Deaf. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5952983059cc68ff83ce3153/1616169570231-877XXTAAWRNU9VB3OFZY/Online+Model-Deaf+or+Hard+of+Hearing+Communication+Request+Form+NAD_Page_1.png Effective Communication Folder - Model Deaf or Hard of Hearing Communication Request Form This form is a model form for hospitals, in order to document a patient’s communication needs. Developed by the National Association of the Deaf. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5952983059cc68ff83ce3153/1616169694477-GPALKX8S8SUPWVY9JSHJ/Online+Model-Interpreter+Schedule+for+Hospital+Patients+-+NAD.png Effective Communication Folder - Interpreter Schedule Model Form Agree on when an interpreter will be present and available, especially for an overnight stay in a medical setting. 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Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://www.disrightsct.org/test-page daily 0.75 2023-08-16 https://www.disrightsct.org/5th-sponsorship-opportunities daily 0.75 2022-06-16 https://www.disrightsct.org/translation-page daily 0.75 2026-02-10 https://www.disrightsct.org/accessibility-statement daily 0.75 2025-03-25 https://www.disrightsct.org/education-rights-clinic daily 0.75 2025-02-20 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5952983059cc68ff83ce3153/d3ea9951-9625-4f8b-9a00-c2dda1c652fd/Screen%2BShot%2B2022-08-19%2Bat%2B11.24.28%2BAM.jpg Education Rights Clinic - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://www.disrightsct.org/request-accommodation daily 0.75 2025-04-22 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5952983059cc68ff83ce3153/1a49982a-74ed-433a-8e29-9ca508dc9536/Screen%2BShot%2B2022-08-19%2Bat%2B11.24.28%2BAM.jpg Request for Accommodation - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://www.disrightsct.org/2022-annual-appeal-letter daily 0.75 2022-11-23 https://www.disrightsct.org/yale-university-violates-federal-law-in-treatment-of-students-with-mental-health-disabilities daily 0.75 2022-11-30 https://www.disrightsct.org/drct-law-clinic daily 0.75 2022-12-20 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5952983059cc68ff83ce3153/9059de2b-8423-4403-ac26-924736105e38/DRCT+-Disability_Law_Clinic_Sq.jpg Law Clinic Article - 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Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5952983059cc68ff83ce3153/d4b42b94-56f3-4ea0-85e3-9d5f401f0b0d/Juneteenth-2.jpg DRCT Takes Part in Juneteenth 2023 Festival in Enfield! - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://www.disrightsct.org/spotlight-on-max daily 0.75 2023-09-01 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5952983059cc68ff83ce3153/1693596798223-N7U6IK4TJTXC61JBLZJE/Max+1.jpg National Guide Dog Awareness Month - Make it stand out Max https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5952983059cc68ff83ce3153/1693597137095-KXNARA9PI181KZA81FL4/Korrine+%26+Max+2.jpg National Guide Dog Awareness Month - Make it stand out Korinne & Max https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5952983059cc68ff83ce3153/1693596781459-ZSECQ3BKJQ7H44J06Z22/Korinne+%26+Max.png National Guide Dog Awareness Month - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5952983059cc68ff83ce3153/1693596518724-RWGG5JTE2IT488QYZ8RY/Max+2.png National Guide Dog Awareness Month - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5952983059cc68ff83ce3153/d8df4eaf-e3d1-44a0-9f03-ca9cd51c813a/Max.jpg National Guide Dog Awareness Month - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://www.disrightsct.org/ndeam daily 0.75 2023-10-03 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5952983059cc68ff83ce3153/3aa5416a-0c26-49db-babf-26338243999a/NDEAM-Posters-2023English-Thumbnail.png National Disability Employment Awareness Month - Make it stand out Advancing Access & Equity, National Disability Employment Awareness Month, Celebrating 50 years of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, Office of Disability emPLOYMENT policy of the united states departMENT of labor https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5952983059cc68ff83ce3153/77ee0617-6cbb-45d7-b73c-66fc3bfefdc1/508_NDEAM_Posters_2023_Spanish1.jpg National Disability Employment Awareness Month - 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In the background: On the left - Door with green Exit sign. To the right, a vendor sat and talked at resource table https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5952983059cc68ff83ce3153/5c9ef87e-cb04-4f2e-8200-aeeecbb034f7/MW+DRCT+-+Schemitzun+%28Pic4%29.jpg.jpeg 2025 Community Engagement - Make it stand out DRCT’s, Lena Esposito and Mike Whilby holding up a white and brown sign that says Schemitzun: Feast of Green Corn and Dance in front of large stone rock. In the background: Mashantucket cultural grounds surrounded by trees. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5952983059cc68ff83ce3153/8d025a21-4cee-424b-9fd9-dd8df9e1823f/MW+DRCT+-+CAD+Pic1.jpg 2025 Community Engagement - Make it stand out From left to right, Keynote Speaker, Dr. Niesha Washington-Shepard, Guest Speaker, Ivy Velez, M.S., Nicholas Lalanne, NAD Region 1 Board Member, CAD 1st Vice President, Julia Silvestri, CAD Board President and DRCT Board Vice President, Luisa Gasco-Soboleski, DRCT Board Mender, Glynis Gibson, and DRCT Strategic Partnerships Manager, Mike Whilby standing behind DRCT’s resource table in the hallway at the American School for the Deaf, Visual Communications Center. In the background: A HR information board help up on a white wall and classroom hallway to the left. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5952983059cc68ff83ce3153/eb49aeff-cd88-49a6-bb7f-7fbe0691a887/MW+DRCT+-+Yale+ASL+-+Pic1.jpg 2025 Community Engagement - Make it stand out From left to right, Yale Senior Lector I, American Sign Language – ASL Program Director, Associate Research Scholar for the Department of Linguistics Julia Silvestri, DRCT Strategic Partnerships Manager, Mike Whilby, and Student Rep for CT State Community College – Northwestern, Lori Hylinski in Yale University’s Dow Hall. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5952983059cc68ff83ce3153/cb5e1229-721f-4df5-a533-4f95e7b46985/MW+DRCT+-+KCC+Pic1.jpg 2025 Community Engagement - Make it stand out From left to right: Community First School Representative, Natalie Langlaise, DRCT Strategic Partnerships Manager, Mike Whilby, KCC Founder, Kamora Herrington, and Parent Advocate, Anika Mendonza standing in front of DRCT’s research table and a green tent on the grounds of the Sterling Street Sanctuary and Nature Reserve. In the background: An attendee on the left side checking out various food items on a green picnic bench inside the grounds of the Sterling Street Sanctuary and Nature Reserve. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5952983059cc68ff83ce3153/6ce3e775-0922-46cf-93f5-c3a5bde9c2f3/MW+DRCT+-+KCC+Pic2.jpg 2025 Community Engagement - Make it stand out Vegetable gardens containing kale and collards on the grounds of the Sterling Street Sanctuary and Nature Reserve surrounded by trees. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5952983059cc68ff83ce3153/e3c142cf-6490-4c0e-8a2c-20992faee0d9/MW+DRCT+-+KCC+Pic3.jpg 2025 Community Engagement - Make it stand out From left to right: Mike Whilby, Kamora Herrington, and Anika Mendonza standing in front of DRCT’s resource table and a green tent on the grounds of the Sterling Street Sanctuary and Nature Reserve. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5952983059cc68ff83ce3153/86b93e57-19bf-4bbd-b5e8-2a7d5a803aaa/MW+DRCT+-+SWCT+RF+%28Pic+1%29.jpg 2025 Community Engagement - Make it stand out DRCT Strategic Partnerships Manager, Mike Whilby with Assistant Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor at CT Aging and Disability Services, Enaida Mendoza behind DRCT’s resource table inside the Neighborhood Studios building. In the background: A tan adjustable wall panel, black air duct vent, and above window. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5952983059cc68ff83ce3153/5b566631-551d-449f-9a3e-5f60831108ae/MW+DRCT+-+SWCT+RF+%28Pic+2%29.jpg 2025 Community Engagement - Make it stand out DRCT’s Mike Whilby sitting behind DRCT’s resource table, holding a black microphone in his right hand while giving an interview on DRCT’s organization. In the front of DRCT’s table: A student of Neighborhood Studios holds a video camera in front of DRCT’s resource table and films Mike. In the background: A tan adjustable wall panel, black air duct vent, and above window. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5952983059cc68ff83ce3153/0abf2824-749b-4099-a139-f8ed64963814/MW+DRCT+-+SWCT+RF+%28Pic+3%29.jpg 2025 Community Engagement - Make it stand out DRCT’s, Mike Whilby standing with South Fairfield County Chapter President of the National Federation of the Blind of CT, Jim Cronin in front of DRCT’s resource table. 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Attendee walking and vendors at the Mashantucket cultural grounds surrounded by trees. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5952983059cc68ff83ce3153/37fdc797-6cb6-411d-a520-44d8808bbb9d/MW+DRCT+-+Schemitzun+%28Pic3%29.jpg 2025 Community Engagement - Make it stand out From left to right: DRCT’s, Mike Whilby with CT Secretary of State, Stephanie Thomas, and DRCT’s PAC and Board member, Lena Esposito standing in front of DRCT’s resource table and black tent. In the background: Mashantucket Pequot’s post office. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5952983059cc68ff83ce3153/62ec82ff-05ea-45d7-ba29-c298ae239c46/MW+DRCT+-+Schemitzun+%28Pic4%29.jpg.jpeg 2025 Community Engagement - Make it stand out DRCT’s, Lena Esposito and Mike Whilby holding up a white and brown sign that says Schemitzun: Feast of Green Corn and Dance in front of large stone rock. In the background: Mashantucket cultural grounds surrounded by trees. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5952983059cc68ff83ce3153/f89b9918-9c80-4a16-b20f-a0fcfe0e6a3f/MW+DRCT+-+Asian+Fest+Pic1.jpg 2025 Community Engagement - Make it stand out From left to right: Attendees Maria Waned and Lawanna Crane with DRCT Strategic Partnerships Manager, Mike Whilby behind DRCT’s resource table and black tent on the Riverfront’s Upper Plaza. In the background: A stonewall bench with grass, a stone plaque of William H. Mortensen, trees, and a black fence, overlooking the CT highway and the CT Convention Center. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5952983059cc68ff83ce3153/fd987690-5e46-4f57-abd1-6a831dccdd6f/MW+DRCT+-+Asian+Fest+Pic2.jpg 2025 Community Engagement - Make it stand out DRCT’s PAC and Board Member, Lena Esposito with attendee Sharon Thomas (and her baby in a stroller to the right) standing behind DRCT’s resource table and under a black tent on the Riverfront’s Upper Plaza. In the background: A stonewall bench with grass, a stone plaque of William H. Mortensen, trees, and a black fence, overlooking the CT highway and the CT Convention Center. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5952983059cc68ff83ce3153/ab696b5a-67ad-4d30-a20d-0fe45ed02120/MW+DRCT+-+Asian+Fest+Pic3.jpg 2025 Community Engagement - Make it stand out Attendee Charlie Zhe holding a yellow DRCT file folder with DRCT’s, Mike Whilby standing behind DRCT’s resource table and black tent on the Riverfront’s Upper Plaza. In the front of DRCT’s table: Charlie Zhe’s daughter taking a photo of Charlie and Mike. In the background: A stonewall bench with grass, a stone plaque of William H. Mortensen, trees, and a black fence, overlooking the CT highway and the CT Convention Center. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5952983059cc68ff83ce3153/8c7df6e0-d112-4020-a059-1536bf6e51fc/MW+DRCT+-+Asian+Fest+Pic4.jpg 2025 Community Engagement - Make it stand out DRCT’s, Steve Byers, Lena Esposito, and Mike Whilby standing behind DRCT’s resource table and black tent on the Riverfront’s Upper Plaza. In the background: A stonewall bench with grass, trees, and a black fence, overlooking the CT highway and the CT Convention Center. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5952983059cc68ff83ce3153/76afb9f8-5995-42c4-acb1-752f391b5535/MW+DRCT+-+HBH+Pic1.jpg 2025 Community Engagement - Make it stand out From left to right: DRCT Strategic Partnerships Manager, Mike Whilby, attendee Carmen Bravo, and DRCT Staff Attorney, Steve Byers standing behind DRCT’s resource table under a white tent. In the background: A black and brick fence situated on green grass overlooking Hartford’s Main Street with an apartment to the left, trees, a home, and a local pizza parlor across the street. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5952983059cc68ff83ce3153/c5623352-edaa-4b6d-97fa-3589b5224c99/MW+DRCT+-+CREC+%28Pic1%29.jpg 2025 Community Engagement - Make it stand out CREC Family and Community Engagement Specialist, Roz Pace with DRCT Strategic Partnerships Manager, Mike Whilby in front of CREC’s volunteer check-in on the grounds of CREC’s headquarters in Hartford. In the background: Several individuals walking and standing at various white and colored tents that hold multiple vendors on the grounds of CREC’s headquarters. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5952983059cc68ff83ce3153/d658f327-b315-4545-a0be-51e86c1dfe2c/MW+DRCT+-+CREC+%28Pic2%29.jpg 2025 Community Engagement - Make it stand out From left to rights: DRCT’s Mike Whilby with attendees, Onika Butler and her son, Quincy Porter standing behind DRCT’s resource table and under a white vendor tent on the grounds of CREC’s headquarters. In the background: Other attendees standing at various vendor’s resource tables under the white tent. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5952983059cc68ff83ce3153/9429338a-6851-49de-9bf0-718ebee57818/MW+DRCT+-+CREC+%28Pic3%29.jpg 2025 Community Engagement - Make it stand out DRCT Staff Attorney, Steve Byers with CTFSN’s, Melissa Mills standing behind CTFSN’s resource table and under a white vendor tent on the grounds of CREC’s headquarters. In the background: Other attendees standing at various vendor’s resource tables under the white tent. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5952983059cc68ff83ce3153/a0ea39fe-acbe-421a-baba-ed41019934ef/MW+DRCT+-+CREC+%28Pic4%29.jpg 2025 Community Engagement - Make it stand out DRCT’s, Mike Whilby with CREC’s Managing Director, Curtis Rodriguez-Porter, taking a photo on the grounds of CREC’s headquarters. In the background: Attendees standing and talking at various vendor tables. CREC’s glass and brick building to the left along with another building to the right and trees in the distance. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5952983059cc68ff83ce3153/c03fc301-e761-44e2-8da9-a4cbf0bd0122/MW+DRCT+-+TOC+Pic+1.jpg 2025 Community Engagement - Make it stand out DRCT Strategic Partnerships Manager, Mike Whilby with Taste of the Caribbean President, Marva Wilks in front of DRCT’s resource table and black tent on the Riverfront’s Upper Plaza. In the background: A stonewall bench with grass, trees, and a black fence, overlooking the CT highway and the CT Convention Center. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5952983059cc68ff83ce3153/5dd95301-8eab-40da-b848-91cb913fba6b/MW+DRCT+-+TOC+Pic+2.jpg 2025 Community Engagement - Make it stand out DRCT’s Mike Whilby and Staff Attorney, Steve Byers standing behind DRCT’s resource table and under a black tent on the Riverfront’s Upper Plaza. In the background: A green traveling cart in front of a stonewall bench with grass, trees, and a black fence, overlooking the CT highway and the CT Convention Center. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5952983059cc68ff83ce3153/9f988d5a-69a3-431c-88cb-9889ec1e333e/MW+DRCT+-+TOC+Pic+3.jpg 2025 Community Engagement - Make it stand out DRCT’s, Mike Whilby with CT Secretary of State, Stephanie Thomas standing in front of DRCT’s resource table and black tent on the Riverfront’s Upper Plaza. In the background: A red and gray striped book bag laying on a stonewall bench with grass, trees, and a black fence, overlooking the CT highway and the CT Convention Center. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5952983059cc68ff83ce3153/05b19fe3-6e4a-4bf7-93da-6d16f3091b81/MW+DRCT+-+TOC+Pic+4.jpg 2025 Community Engagement - Make it stand out DRCT’s, Mike Whilby with Hartford Mayor, Arunan Arulampalam, in front of DRCT’s resource table and black tent on the Riverfront’s Upper Plaza. In the background: Attendees to the right of DRCT’s tent, both standing and sitting at a stonewall bench with grass, trees, and a black fence, overlooking the CT highway and the CT Convention Center. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5952983059cc68ff83ce3153/77db88d0-ec93-4c1a-93fd-bc32ae60d67c/MW+DRCT+-+AW%26R+Pic1.jpg 2025 Community Engagement - Make it stand out From left to right: CT Family Support Network’s volunteer, Aidan Mills and Family Support Coordinator, Melissa Mills, DRCT’s Representative Payee Reviewer, Diane Thelwell, and Staff Attorney, Steve Byers standing in front of DRCT’s black tent and resource table. In the background: Green grass on the grounds of Walnut Hill Park in New Britain. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5952983059cc68ff83ce3153/29720a55-49ec-4bf1-a4fe-46a302b293fe/MW+DRCT+-+AW%26R+Pic+2.jpg 2025 Community Engagement - Make it stand out New Britain Board of Education Member, Tina Santana with DRCT Strategic Partnerships Manager, Mike Whilby standing in front of DRCT’s black tent and resource table by the grass and sidewalk on Walnut Hill Park. On the left side: An event attendee wearing a multi-blue tie die shirt with their right arm extended over materials on DRCT’s resource table under their black tent. In the background: Attendees sitting in chairs on the green grass of Walnut Hill Park. Vendor to the right with service goats in a pen. Trailer with cars and trucks parked to the side with apartment buildings in the back. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5952983059cc68ff83ce3153/521ad475-c614-4962-a5b5-485bbf881db2/MW+DRCT+-+AW%26R+Pic3.jpg 2025 Community Engagement - Make it stand out DRCT Strategic Partnerships Manager, Mike Whilby with New Britain Mayoral Candidate Bobby Sanchez, standing in front of DRCT’s black tent and resource table. In the background: DRCT’s Staff Attorney, Steve Byers, standing and speaking with an attendee under DRCT’s black tent and behind their resource table. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5952983059cc68ff83ce3153/162e72b7-1377-480a-8050-4674177310ab/MW+DRCT+-+HLF+2025+Pic1.jpg 2025 Community Engagement - Make it stand out From left to right: Taste of the Caribbean Executive Director, Leslie Perry, Latino Fest CEO, Vic Luna with Strategic Partnerships Manager, Mike Whilby standing in the middle of Dunkin’ Park’s concourse section. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5952983059cc68ff83ce3153/50d5383e-cabf-4bc3-b29d-85c2aedfd268/MW+DRCT+-+HLF+2025+Pic2.jpg 2025 Community Engagement - Make it stand out From left to right: DRCT’s Mike Whilby, PAC President and Board Member, Lena Esposito with Staff Attorney, Steve Byers standing behind DRCT’s in Dunkin’ Park’s concourse section. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5952983059cc68ff83ce3153/78632b18-c585-4435-96c2-27e240fb5c51/MW+DRCT+-+HLF+2025+Pic3.jpg 2025 Community Engagement - Make it stand out DRCT’s, Mike Whilby with Tim Restall, President of the Hartford Yard Goats, standing in front of DRCT’s resource table in Dunkin’ Park’s concourse section. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5952983059cc68ff83ce3153/4ae4bb40-aacc-4716-b048-fc6633e926ed/MW+DRCT+-+HLF+2025+Pic4.jpg 2025 Community Engagement - Make it stand out Hartford Police Sergeant Steve Austin with DRCT’s Mike Whilby standing in front of DRCT’s resource table in Dunkin’ Park’s concourse section. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5952983059cc68ff83ce3153/da95abca-994e-45f3-bb35-54d5a0620c15/MW+DRCT+-+CFM+Pic1.jpg 2025 Community Engagement - Make it stand out From left to right: Coventry Farmer’s Co-Market Manager, Heather, DRCT Strategic Partnerships Manager, Mike Whilby, and Coventry Farmer’s Co-Market Manager, Melissa standing in front of DRCT’s black tent and resource table. In the background: Multiple cars and vendor tents with attendee on the grounds of the Nathan Hale Homestead. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5952983059cc68ff83ce3153/b4a30445-aa89-4325-a697-a7804ca908c7/MW+DRCT+-+CFM+Pic2.jpg 2025 Community Engagement - Make it stand out State Representative, Tim Ackert with DRCT Strategic Partnerships Manager, Mike Whilby standing in front of DRCT’s black tent and resource table. In the background: Multiple cars and vendor tents with attendee on the grounds of the Nathan Hale Homestead. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5952983059cc68ff83ce3153/4ea7d9a9-ddf1-4876-9ce3-e5c8a392119b/MW+DRCT+-+CFM+Pic3.jpg 2025 Community Engagement - Make it stand out DRCT Strategic Partnerships Manager, Mike Whilby with Senator Jeff Gordon, standing under DRCT’s black tent and behind DRCT’s resource table. In the background: Multiple cars and vendor tents with attendee on the grounds of the Nathan Hale Homestead. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5952983059cc68ff83ce3153/d29e480a-4cdb-4349-b30a-edef00ad9323/MW+DRCT+-+TCI+Pic1.jpg 2025 Community Engagement - Make it stand out Greater Hartford NAACP President, Corrie Betts with DRCT Strategic Partnerships Manager, Mike Whilby standing in front of DRCT’s black tent and resource table on Barbour Street in Hartford. In the background: Vendor table and vendor food truck along with multiple cars parked in residential driveway. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5952983059cc68ff83ce3153/8918e003-e7e2-4ae1-80e1-2c74941acb26/MW+DRCT+-+TCI+Pic2.jpg 2025 Community Engagement - Make it stand out DRCT Strategic Partnerships Manager, Mike Whilby with Founder and Visionary of Kamora’s Cultural Corner, Kamora Herrington standing in front of DRCT’s black tent and resource table on Barbour Street in Hartford. In the background: Vendor table and vendor food truck along with multiple cars parked in residential driveway. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5952983059cc68ff83ce3153/1754069811730-0CRJ6DQA8PBIB7THF8XO/MW+DRCT+-+TCI+Pic3.jpg 2025 Community Engagement - Make it stand out DRCT Strategic Partnerships Manager, Mike Whilby with Andrew Woods, Executive Director of Hartford Communities That Care, standing in front of DRCT’s black tent and resource table on Barbour Street in Hartford. In the background: Residential home with fence in front yard with car parked to the left side of home. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5952983059cc68ff83ce3153/1754069812091-QI1CR20TS9NQCZLD67A3/MW+DRCT+-+TCI+Pic4.jpg 2025 Community Engagement - Make it stand out DRCT Staff Attorney, Steve Byers https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5952983059cc68ff83ce3153/4abe47d6-e708-4042-a03a-5425e405a32a/MW+DRCT+-+CAA+Day+Pic1.jpg 2025 Community Engagement - Make it stand out DRCT Strategic Partnerships Manager, Mike Whilby with attendee, Jake Harmon, Peace Love & ACCESSibility’s Alex Bode, and Founder, Mary Caruso photographed in front of DRCT’s resource table at Mary and Alex’ home in north Branford. In the background: Vendors standing at their North Branford Conservative Trust tent with a tan house behind them. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5952983059cc68ff83ce3153/e541ce62-064e-4ebc-b83b-309ba7bc066a/MW+DRCT+-+CAA+Day+Pic2.jpg 2025 Community Engagement - Make it stand out DRCT Strategic Partnerships Manager, Mike Whilby holding an orange DRCT advocacy file folder with CTFSN’s Family Support Coordinator and DRCT PAC President & Board Member, Lena Esposito standing in front of DRCT’s resource table with a patio red umbrella. In the background: Mary and Alex’ tan house with flowers and bushes on the side. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5952983059cc68ff83ce3153/fa4d7d5d-355c-4da4-bec1-c1ad0f6e38d2/MW+DRCT+-+CAA+Day+Pic3.jpg 2025 Community Engagement - Make it stand out DRCT’s Litigation Attorney, Sheldon Toubman with Strategic Partnerships Manager, Mike Whilby, standing in front of DRCT’s resource table with a patio red umbrella. In the background: Mary and Alex’ tan house with flowers and bushes on the side. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5952983059cc68ff83ce3153/973287f1-2264-4c96-86e7-5bd56e21a443/MW+DRCT+-+Ujima+Pic1.jpg 2025 Community Engagement - Make it stand out State Representative John Santanella with DRCT’s Strategic Partnerships Manager, Mike Whilby standing behind DRCT’s resource table under a black tent outside on the Enfield Town Green. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5952983059cc68ff83ce3153/a1e78281-0e06-4a48-b62e-5d788a1675f4/MW+DRCT+-+Ujima+Pic2.jpg 2025 Community Engagement - Make it stand out White sign promoting Ujima African American Alliance Juneteenth Festival at the entrance of Enfield Town Green. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5952983059cc68ff83ce3153/5973d29c-41f8-4fb7-8b54-809c7d3c3cb7/MW+DRCT+-+Ujima+Pic3.jpg 2025 Community Engagement - Make it stand out From left to right: CTFSN’s Family Support Coordinator and DRCT PAC President & Board Member, Lena Esposito, DRCT’s Strategic Partnerships Manager, Mike Whilby and CTFSN’s Family Support Coordinator Melissa Mills standing behind DRCT’s resource table under a black tent outside on the Enfield Town Green. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5952983059cc68ff83ce3153/cc6e5370-2b84-45ad-b98c-1355e604c5a8/MW+DRCT+-+Ujima+Pic4.jpg 2025 Community Engagement - Make it stand out DRCT’s Strategic Partnerships Manager, Mike Whilby and Ujima African American Alliance Chairperson, Chad Woodyard standing in front of DRCT’s resource table and black tent. In the background: CTFSN’s Family Support Coordinator and DRCT PAC President & Board Member, Lena Esposito sitting behind DRCT’s resource table under a black tent outside on the Enfield Town Green. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5952983059cc68ff83ce3153/0f6c789d-78de-4260-9ead-a6e8fed352d1/MW+DRCT+-+Walk4H+%28Pic1%29.jpg 2025 Community Engagement - Make it stand out DRCT Strategic Partnerships Manager, Mike Whilby with DRCT and CT Association of the Deaf (CAD) Board Member, Luisa Soboleski standing in front of DRCT’s resource table at Dunkin’ Park concourse. In the background: DRCT Staff Attorney, Steve Byers standing behind DRCT’s resource table at Dunkin’ Park concourse. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5952983059cc68ff83ce3153/90684e9e-6486-49d5-a37f-984233bd1b33/MW+DRCT+-+Walk4H+%28Pic2%29.jpg 2025 Community Engagement - Make it stand out DRCT Strategic Partnerships Manager, Mike Whilby with CT Association of the Deaf (CAD) Member, Jessica Tanner standing in front of DRCT’s resource table at Dunkin’ Park concourse. In the background: DRCT Staff Attorney, Steve Byers standing behind DRCT’s resource table while using his phone at Dunkin’ Park concourse. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5952983059cc68ff83ce3153/3dc5e21b-ffef-4b7b-aeb0-ce945fa3b3ad/MW+DRCT+-+Walk4H+%28Pic3%29.jpg 2025 Community Engagement - Make it stand out DRCT’s Staff Attorney, Steve Byers, Strategic Partnerships Manager, Mike Whilby, with alum/volunteer Jim Welsh standing together in front of Walk4Hearing custom billboard with multicolored balloons stacked on both sides. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5952983059cc68ff83ce3153/8a8b04ec-fef4-41d7-aa5b-1e60aa4408ca/MW+DRCT+-+CHF+Pic1.jpg 2025 Community Engagement - Make it stand out Make the Road CT’s Community Education Coordinator, Yajaira Garay with DRCT’s Strategic Partnerships Manager, Mike Whilby standing behind DRCT’s resource table inside the Service Employees international Union (SEIU), Local 32BJ community room. In the background: A couple of vendors sitting at their respective resource tables. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5952983059cc68ff83ce3153/bc6ed58b-7efd-4fea-a5c4-6f9ca887324d/MW+DRCT+-+CHF+Pic2.jpg 2025 Community Engagement - Make it stand out DRCT’s Strategic Partnerships Manager, Mike Whilby with Staff Attorney, Steve Byers sitting behind DRCT’s resource table inside SEIU’s community room. In the background: A vendor sitting at a resource table near a wall with open vendor resource tables on each side. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5952983059cc68ff83ce3153/ae8957c7-6a78-4310-9a5f-fe9cbfb9a91d/MW+DRCT+-+CHF+Pic3.jpg 2025 Community Engagement - Make it stand out DRCT’s Strategic Partnerships Manager, Mike Whilby with CCAR’s Volunteer Manager of the Hartford Recovery Community Center, Geraldo Rivera sitting behind CCAR’s resource table inside SEIU’s community room. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5952983059cc68ff83ce3153/df2dca6c-94fd-492f-8e1d-70138b080538/MW+DRCT+-+CHF+Pic4.jpg 2025 Community Engagement - Make it stand out From left to right: DRCT’s Strategic Partnerships Manager, Mike Whilby CCAR’s Volunteer Manager of the Hartford Recovery Community Center, Geraldo Rivera, Hartford Community, Hartford Healthcare Community Case Manager, Keishla Rodriguez with Emergency Response Team (CERT) Lead, Rhonda Leonard standing behind CCAR’s resource table by the wall inside SEIU’s community room. In the background: On the left - Door with green Exit sign. To the right, a vendor sat and talked at resource table. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5952983059cc68ff83ce3153/ea49dccc-8578-4ae1-907d-bc69ffd1ff9b/MW+DRCT+-+MPF+%28pic1%29.jpg 2025 Community Engagement - Make it stand out DRCT Staff Attorney, Steve Byers standing behind DRCT’s resource table under a tent outside on Middletown’s South Green. In the background: Several attendees standing and talking at multiple vendor tents on Middletown’s South Green surrounded by trees and office buildings across the street. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5952983059cc68ff83ce3153/f6ad09f1-884f-4590-be6d-b9e76e319d2e/MW+DRCT+-+MPF+%28pic2%29.jpg 2025 Community Engagement - Make it stand out DRCT Alum, Jim Welsh holding with both hands a red DRCT informational folder while standing behind DRCT’s resource table under a tent outside on Middletown’s South Green. In the background: Several attendees standing and talking at multiple vendor tents on Middletown’s South Green surrounded by trees and office buildings across the street. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5952983059cc68ff83ce3153/08b998db-6421-49f8-88b5-4b501305d111/MW+DRCT+-+MPF+%28pic3%29.jpg 2025 Community Engagement - Make it stand out DRCT’s Strategic Partnerships Manager, Mike Whilby with Advocate, Tom Cosker standing behind DRCT’s resource table under a tent outside on Middletown’s South Green. In the background: Several attendees standing and talking at multiple vendor tents on Middletown’s South Green surrounded by trees and office buildings across the street. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5952983059cc68ff83ce3153/118eb176-ca37-49ba-a787-c7c9eb704bd1/MW+DRCT+-+MPTN+Pic1.jpg 2025 Community Engagement - Make it stand out From left to right: MPTN Project Director of the Good Medicine Project, Kristen Newell, DRCT’s Strategic Partnerships Manager Mike Whilby, and MPTN Tribal Councilor, Michele Scott standing behind DRCT’s resource table in the Mashantucket Community Center Gymnasium. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5952983059cc68ff83ce3153/d9603866-c12c-4377-9865-fb48f0bc78ec/MW+DRCT+-+MPTN+Pic2.jpg 2025 Community Engagement - Make it stand out MPTN Elders Council Vice Chairman, Herb “Half-Crow” Boyd and DRCT’s Strategic Partnerships Manager Mike Whilby standing in front of DRCT’s resource table in the Mashantucket Community Center Gymnasium. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5952983059cc68ff83ce3153/86456483-3a2e-49cd-8548-4fead7d1d284/MW+DRCT+-+CERT+Pic1.jpg 2025 Community Engagement - Make it stand out DRCT’s Staff Attorney Steve Byers and Strategic Partnerships Manager Mike Whilby, sitting at the front table in a community room at the Hartford Public Safety Complex. Mike is speaking to members of the CERT team who are sitting in multiple rows of tables in the background. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5952983059cc68ff83ce3153/bf43cef8-a210-4c5f-9a80-7bc9a3579e50/MW+DRCT+-+CERT+Pic2.jpg 2025 Community Engagement - Make it stand out From left to right: Several members of the CERT team listening to DRCT’s presentation while sitting in multiple rows of tables in a community room. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5952983059cc68ff83ce3153/17e75318-4a9c-4dd2-aca6-5a5321479da4/MW+DRCT+-+CERT+Pic3.jpg 2025 Community Engagement - Make it stand out From left to right: Hartford Fire Special Services Unit Lt. Graves, DRCT’s Strategic Partnerships Manager Mike Whilby, Staff Attorney Steve Byers, and CERT’s Team Lead Rhonda Leonard standing in the lobby of the Hartford Public Safety Complex against the Information and Custodian offices. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5952983059cc68ff83ce3153/52caf664-147e-40e2-952c-3e291790b53a/MW+DRCT+-+IDD+pic1.jpg 2025 Community Engagement - Make it stand out DRCT Staff Attorney Steve Byers, standing behind DRCT’s resource table while discussing informational advocacy materials with DDS Self-Advocate Coordinator, Varian Salters. In the background: A brown wooded house on the grounds of Camp Harkness. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5952983059cc68ff83ce3153/a8da305b-6227-402f-b432-2ac2cec0b06e/MW+DRCT+-+IDD+pic2.jpg 2025 Community Engagement - Make it stand out DRCT Staff Attorney Steve Byers with CTFSN Family Support Coordinator and DRCT PAC President & Board Member, Lena Esposito standing behind DRCT’s resource table. In the background: A brown wooded house on the grounds of Camp Harkness. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5952983059cc68ff83ce3153/30e483ac-e018-4c53-a06f-10ad3cb2e055/MW+DRCT+-+NHFS%2BF+%28pic1%29.jpg 2025 Community Engagement - Make it stand out CTFSN Family Support Coordinator and DRCT PAC President & Board Member, Lena Esposito with DRCT Strategic Partnerships Manager Mike Whilby, standing behind DRCT’s resource table. In the background: Houses, boats, and trees across the Quinnipiac River and walking trail. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5952983059cc68ff83ce3153/5947853e-55ad-4ca3-b2d0-8ccc1b29d2c7/MW+DRCT+-+NHFS%2BF+%28pic2%29.jpg 2025 Community Engagement - Make it stand out 11th Senate District Senator, Martin Looney with DRCT Strategic Partnerships Manager Mike Whilby, standing in front of DRCT’s resource table. In the background: Houses, boats, and trees across the Quinnipiac River and walking trail. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5952983059cc68ff83ce3153/91f06a89-99ad-406a-87e0-836e806cf745/MW+DRCT+-+NHFS%2BF+%28pic3%29.jpg 2025 Community Engagement - Make it stand out DRCT Strategic Partnerships Manager Mike Whilby, standing behind DRCT’s resource table while discussing informational advocacy materials to a family. In the background: Houses, boats, and trees across the Quinnipiac River and walking trail. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5952983059cc68ff83ce3153/399747c5-e41d-465e-9740-00f47cff9c32/MW+DRCT+-+WTT+%28pic1%29.jpg 2025 Community Engagement - Make it stand out From left to right: CCAR’s WRCC Volunteer Manager, Kelly Mills, Manager, John Schwartz, and DRCT Strategic Partnerships Manager Mike Whilby, standing behind both CCAR and DRCT’s resource table. In the background: Attendees walking on sidewalk in front of CCAR’s Recovery Community Center building. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5952983059cc68ff83ce3153/017f2240-5f39-4503-9f8b-f9659024fea9/MW+DRCT+-+WTT+%28pic2%29.jpg 2025 Community Engagement - Make it stand out Sitting from left to right: CCAR’s Volunteer, Paul and WRCC Volunteer Manager, Kelly Mills. Standing in the back from left to right: CCAR’s Volunteers, Ken, JuJu, Daniel, with DRCT Strategic Partnerships Manager Mike Whilby standing behind CCAR’s resource table. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5952983059cc68ff83ce3153/fb492e66-b08e-4f8e-b0b9-3019888035f4/MW+DRCT+-+WTT+%28pic3%29.jpg 2025 Community Engagement - Make it stand out CCAR’s Lead Recovery Coach – Emergency Department Program, David Santiago and DRCT Strategic Partnerships Manager Mike Whilby standing out on Main Street in Willimantic. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5952983059cc68ff83ce3153/bed58119-17e4-4628-b39d-32bd8f1fe691/MW+DRCT+-+WTT+%28pic4%29.jpg 2025 Community Engagement - Make it stand out CCAR’s Volunteer, Cynthia, WRCC Young People & Family Services Manager, TJ Aitken, with DRCT Strategic Partnerships Manager Mike Whilby, standing on sidewalk in front of CCAR’s Recovery Community Center building. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5952983059cc68ff83ce3153/57c23b3a-fe5c-4d8e-b303-f631006313b8/MW+DRCT+-+MPSTE+Pic1.jpg 2025 Community Engagement - Make it stand out DRCT Former Board Member, Lisa Nee and Strategic Partnerships Manager Mike Whilby, standing behind DRCT’s resource table in Meriden’s Public Library Community Room. In the background are multiple vendors sitting and standing at their resource tables. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5952983059cc68ff83ce3153/6a9f8cea-63ed-466c-b53e-e11cd4c4c7cc/MW+DRCT+-+MPSTE+Pic2.jpg 2025 Community Engagement - Make it stand out From left to right: CTFSN Family Support Coordinator and DRCT PAC President & Board Member, Lena Esposito with DRCT Strategic Partnerships Manager Mike Whilby, standing behind DRCT’s resource table in Meriden’s Public Library Community Room. In the background are multiple vendors sitting and standing at their resource tables. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5952983059cc68ff83ce3153/b2600e2c-6fa3-4d8c-890b-0a5078bbc4c5/MW+DRCT+-+SERC+%28pic1%29.jpg 2025 Community Engagement - Make it stand out SERC Project Specialist, Heather Dawes with DRCT Strategic Partnerships Manager Mike Whilby, standing behind DRCT’s resource table. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5952983059cc68ff83ce3153/ccacac41-e01e-4005-b140-53e84164eb77/MW+DRCT+-+SERC+%28pic2%29.jpg 2025 Community Engagement - Make it stand out Carrot Top’s Sweet Potato Treats Owner, Yalonda Hart with DRCT Strategic Partnerships Manager Mike Whilby, standing behind both vendor tables. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5952983059cc68ff83ce3153/85449192-b293-4ea4-bfb8-8a771b8af61a/MW+DRCT+-+MMHF+Pic1.jpg 2025 Community Engagement - Make it stand out From left to right: DRCT’s Staff Attorney, Steve Byers, Strategic Partnerships Manager Mike Whilby, CCAR’s Board of Directors President, Barbara McClane, and Middletown Mayor, Ben Florsheim, standing behind DRCT’s resource table at Harbor Park. In the background, there are attendees standing around a blue vendor tent, trees, a gated trail, and A backdrop of the Connecticut River. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5952983059cc68ff83ce3153/5c5741f0-330c-4e08-9958-7b7e8d37d925/MW+DRCT+-+MMHF+Pic2.jpg 2025 Community Engagement - Make it stand out From left to right: DRCT’s Staff Attorney, Steve Byers, CCAR’s Board of Directors President, Barbara McClane, Middletown State Representative Kai Belton, and DRCT Strategic Partnerships Manager Mike Whilby, standing behind DRCT’s resource table at Harbor Park. In the background, there are attendees standing around a blue vendor tent, trees, a gated trail, and a backdrop of the Connecticut River. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5952983059cc68ff83ce3153/7c8bdfc1-bbb8-4fa8-85b9-87019ab111ce/MW+DRCT+-+CPA+pic+1.jpg 2025 Community Engagement - Make it stand out DRCT’s Representative Payee Reviewer, Todd Jediny and Strategic Partnerships Manager, Mike Whilby, standing behind DRCT’s resource table at Community Partners in Action’s outdoor lot. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5952983059cc68ff83ce3153/048832af-ba6f-4d24-8472-2e9a92f04eee/MW+DRCT+-+CPA+pic+2.jpg 2025 Community Engagement - Make it stand out Attendee, Monica Gonzalez speaking to DRCT’s Representative Payee Reviewer, Todd Jediny at DRCT’s resource table at Community Partners in Action’s outdoor lot. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5952983059cc68ff83ce3153/f9cd9f7a-22a4-4c03-a68e-183fe317d110/MW+DRCT+-+CPA+pic+3.jpg 2025 Community Engagement - Make it stand out From left to right: CPA – Hartford Reentry Welcome Center Program Manager, Danielle Morelli, DRCT Strategic Partnerships Manager Mike Whilby, and CPA’s Robin Ledbetter standing behind DRCT’s resource table at Community Partners in Action’s outdoor lot. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5952983059cc68ff83ce3153/1746456680775-OD03GMK1411TLCL2N3E8/MW+DRCT+-+A%2BEF+Pic1.jpg 2025 Community Engagement - Make it stand out Social Chase, Inc. Founder and President, Helen Taylor and DRCT Strategic Partnerships Manager, Mike Whilby, standing behind DRCT’s resource table. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5952983059cc68ff83ce3153/1746456680021-6SGNSP453V3719RBV5WY/MW+DRCT+-+A%2BEF+Pic2.jpg 2025 Community Engagement - Make it stand out DRCT’s Strategic Partnerships Manager, Mike Whilby and Board Member, Andrew Arboe sitting behind DRCT’s resource table. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5952983059cc68ff83ce3153/18c39a74-8a68-4685-b00f-adea2b34bf75/MW+DRCT+-+A%2BEF+Pic3.jpg 2025 Community Engagement - Make it stand out CTFSN Adrianna Ramirez, DRCT Mike Whilby, Sun, Moon & Stars, Inc Founder/President, Christine Faressa, and CTFSN, Yury Cruz standing behind Sun, Moon & Stars, Inc’s banner, and resource table. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5952983059cc68ff83ce3153/2bef63b0-3e50-43de-83f3-0f8b833fab2d/MW+DRCT+-+CTFSN+pic+%231.jpg 2025 Community Engagement - Make it stand out From left to right: CTFSN Board President, Ken Cabral, CTFSN’s Family Coordinators Lena Esposito and Rachel Keesler, DRCT Strategic Partnerships Manager, Mike Whilby, CTFSN’s Family Coordinator Yury Cruz, Executive Director, Adrianna Ramirez, and CT Family Coordinator Melissa Mills standing behind CTFSN’s podium. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5952983059cc68ff83ce3153/fc7aeed7-e609-4d42-b2eb-13a61109a973/MW+DRCT+-+CTFSN+pic+%232.jpg 2025 Community Engagement - Make it stand out From left to right: Session Presenter, Mariana Serrano, DRCT Strategic Partnerships Manager, Mike Whilby and Session Presenter, Cynthia Melendez standing behind DRCT’s resource table. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5952983059cc68ff83ce3153/915b7e79-6ea8-449f-ac61-5e4cafd687d0/MW+DRCT+-+CTFSN+pic+%233.jpg 2025 Community Engagement - Make it stand out From left to right: SILC Executive Director, Molly Cole, DRCT Strategic Partnerships Manager Mike Whilby holding green DRCT folder in left hand, and Michele DuBois, SILC Office Administrator/Data Coordinator standing behind DRCT’s resource table. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5952983059cc68ff83ce3153/c2240f8a-fb2d-40fe-b7b9-4ed6388e91e2/MW+DRCT+-+UConn+Deaf+Fest+Pic2.jpg 2025 Community Engagement - Make it stand out DRCT and CT Association of the Deaf (CAD) Board Member, Luisa Soboleski with DRCT Strategic Partnerships Manager, Mike Whilby standing behind DRCT’s resource table. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5952983059cc68ff83ce3153/ce386b2f-f6ea-473b-81e1-bdfe79a221a1/MW+DRCT+-+UConn+Deaf+Fest+Pic1.jpg 2025 Community Engagement - Make it stand out DRCT Strategic Partnerships Manager, Mike Whilby with UConn American Sign Language President, Robyn Maytas standing behind DRCT’s resource table. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5952983059cc68ff83ce3153/94ea3e14-9740-4539-883f-60997ea5be3f/MW+DRCT+-+UConn+Deaf+Fest+Pic3.jpg 2025 Community Engagement - Make it stand out From left to right: Former DRCT Advocate, Marissa Rivera, CT Association of the Deaf (CAD) Member, Jessica Tanner with DRCT Strategic Partnerships Manager Mike Whilby, standing behind DRCT’s resource table. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5952983059cc68ff83ce3153/a149168d-4db5-4168-86fd-a54697f44777/MW+DRCT+-+NSEPTO+Pic2.jpg 2025 Community Engagement - Make it stand out DRCT Strategic Partnerships Manager, Mike Whilby and CT Family Support Network (CTFSN) Family Support Coordinator, Melissa Mills standing behind CTFSN’s resource table. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5952983059cc68ff83ce3153/63ab936b-d29f-4e73-9100-8c91eee1768c/MW+DRCT+-+NSEPTO+Pic1.jpg 2025 Community Engagement - Make it stand out Newington SEPTO Executive Director, Diana Lamenzo and DRCT Strategic Partnerships Manager, Mike Whilby standing behind DRCT’s resource table. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5952983059cc68ff83ce3153/106e7523-01b3-438d-b734-9eb4e4b75fbe/MW+DRCT+-+NSEPTO+Pic3.jpg 2025 Community Engagement - Make it stand out Sun, Moon & Stars, Inc Founder/President, Christine Faressa and DRCT Strategic Partnerships Manager, Mike Whilby, standing behind DRCT’s resource table. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5952983059cc68ff83ce3153/f7db7701-2b4e-45dc-a9b6-e05a1e1b4c24/MW+DRCT+-+Our+JOS+Pic1.jpg 2025 Community Engagement - Make it stand out Our Journey of Sight President and Founder, Rich Howard and DRCT Strategic Partnerships Manager, Mike Whilby standing behind DRCT’s resource table. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5952983059cc68ff83ce3153/be88a3d5-181f-44dc-8785-6c890f826d12/MW+DRCT+-+Our+JOS+Pic2.jpg 2025 Community Engagement - Make it stand out From left to right: DRCT Strategic Partnerships Manager, Mike Whilby, standing with Our Journey of Sight members, Marilyn Wenzel, and Rich Howard behind DRCT’s resource table. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5952983059cc68ff83ce3153/4d52ee6d-d9e5-45b2-92ae-dca53ea57dc3/MW+DRCT+-+Yale+ASL_Pic1.jpg 2025 Community Engagement - Make it stand out DRCT Strategic Partnerships Manager, Mike Whilby with Yale University Lector, American Sign – Language ASL Program Coordinator in the Department of Linguistics, Julia Silvestri with child posing for photo on left front side of DRCT resource table. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5952983059cc68ff83ce3153/d895aefc-f467-4f0e-8007-a777863fb0f2/MW+DRCT+-+Yale+ASL_Pic2.jpg 2025 Community Engagement - Make it stand out DRCT Strategic Partnerships Manager, Mike Whilby standing with CT Family Support Network (CTFSN) Family Support Coordinator and DRCT PAC President + Board member, Lena Esposito on left front side of DRCT resource table. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5952983059cc68ff83ce3153/9c18837f-05ca-4601-b19d-34a8712e3176/MW+DRCT+-+Yale+ASL_+Pic3.jpg 2025 Community Engagement - Make it stand out From left to right: Cosign Interpreting ASL Interpreter, Maeve Gavigan Skelly, DRCT Strategic Partnerships Manager, Mike Whilby, and Cosign Interpreting ASL Interpreter, Sharla Roy, standing behind Cosign Interpreting resource table. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5952983059cc68ff83ce3153/1751997522453-H743W0OC9N0RINZJ1K9G/DRCT+MW+-+TAF+Pic2.jpg 2025 Community Engagement - 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(Copy) Morgan O’Malley with Mike Whilby standing in front of DRCT’s resource table on the left side with Rose Jaffery standing in front of DRCT’s resource table on the right side. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5952983059cc68ff83ce3153/1751997522785-A9O3KRUQSNOMACAL9E2T/MW+DRCT+-+TAF+Pic1.jpg 2025 Community Engagement - DRCT's Mike Whilby standing behind DRCT’s resource table with sign displays next to a brick wall on the left in the far background of the high schools main hallway (Copy) DRCT’s Mike Whilby standing behind DRCT’s resource table with sign displays, upcoming events written in colored markers on the windows, next to a brick wall on the left in the far background of the high schools main hallway https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5952983059cc68ff83ce3153/1751997949415-IKD3Q3X2KZ5MMYF3R17Q/DRCT+MW+-+TAF+Pic2.jpg 2025 Community Engagement https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5952983059cc68ff83ce3153/70bcfc51-1aac-4d5a-8f07-ff7856074354/MW+DRCT+-+SELF+RF_Pic1.jpg 2025 Community Engagement - Make it stand out DRCT Strategic Partnerships Manager, Mike Whilby and Christine Lai, Co-founder and Executive Director of S.E.L.F. standing behind DRCT’s resource table with other vendors and attendees talking to one another in the far background. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5952983059cc68ff83ce3153/43d7f4e5-98ae-4932-862e-c1a39c5ff692/MW+DRCT+-+SELF+RF_Pic2.jpg 2025 Community Engagement - Make it stand out DRCT Strategic Partnerships Manager, Mike Whilby with former DRCT Board member, Lisa Nee standing in front of DRCT’s resource table. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5952983059cc68ff83ce3153/78cb4f80-86b5-4d16-9688-d045d62012e1/MW+DRCT+-+EPS_Pic1.jpg 2025 Community Engagement - Make it stand out DRCT Strategic Partnerships Manager, Mike Whilby and TEC Transition Coordinator, Megan Gale https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5952983059cc68ff83ce3153/7cc5f71a-5c89-4941-8db7-862bf743b717/MW+DRCT+-+EPS_Pic3.jpg 2025 Community Engagement - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5952983059cc68ff83ce3153/e34d96c6-2fad-4e24-8138-3b204f5b4074/MW+DRCT+-+EPS_Pic2.jpg 2025 Community Engagement - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://www.disrightsct.org/community-engagement-2 daily 0.75 2026-01-26 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5952983059cc68ff83ce3153/bf6d34f0-4b1e-4b26-9489-bec8fe7da4cb/Screen%2BShot%2B2022-08-19%2Bat%2B11.24.28%2BAM.jpg Community Engagement (Copy) - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5952983059cc68ff83ce3153/98d67413-3893-4948-910e-9b1239039cd6/MW+DRCT+-+HLF+2025+Pic1.jpg Community Engagement (Copy) - Make it stand out From left to right: Taste of the Caribbean Executive Director, Leslie Perry, Latino Fest CEO, Vic Luna with Strategic Partnerships Manager, Mike Whilby standing in the middle of Dunkin’ Park’s concourse section. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5952983059cc68ff83ce3153/49eed623-290c-4fe6-937a-3a54c138e28e/MW+DRCT+-+CHF+Pic4.jpg Community Engagement (Copy) - Make it stand out From left to right: DRCT’s Strategic Partnerships Manager, Mike Whilby CCAR’s Volunteer Manager of the Hartford Recovery Community Center, Geraldo Rivera, Hartford Community, Hartford Healthcare Community Case Manager, Keishla Rodriguez with Emergency Response Team (CERT) Lead, Rhonda Leonard standing behind CCAR’s resource table by the wall inside SEIU’s community room. In the background: On the left - Door with green Exit sign. To the right, a vendor sat and talked at resource table https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5952983059cc68ff83ce3153/5c9ef87e-cb04-4f2e-8200-aeeecbb034f7/MW+DRCT+-+Schemitzun+%28Pic4%29.jpg.jpeg Community Engagement (Copy) - Make it stand out DRCT’s, Lena Esposito and Mike Whilby holding up a white and brown sign that says Schemitzun: Feast of Green Corn and Dance in front of large stone rock. In the background: Mashantucket cultural grounds surrounded by trees. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5952983059cc68ff83ce3153/8d025a21-4cee-424b-9fd9-dd8df9e1823f/MW+DRCT+-+CAD+Pic1.jpg Community Engagement (Copy) - Make it stand out From left to right, Keynote Speaker, Dr. Niesha Washington-Shepard, Guest Speaker, Ivy Velez, M.S., Nicholas Lalanne, NAD Region 1 Board Member, CAD 1st Vice President, Julia Silvestri, CAD Board President and DRCT Board Vice President, Luisa Gasco-Soboleski, DRCT Board Mender, Glynis Gibson, and DRCT Strategic Partnerships Manager, Mike Whilby standing behind DRCT’s resource table in the hallway at the American School for the Deaf, Visual Communications Center. In the background: A HR information board help up on a white wall and classroom hallway to the left. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5952983059cc68ff83ce3153/eb49aeff-cd88-49a6-bb7f-7fbe0691a887/MW+DRCT+-+Yale+ASL+-+Pic1.jpg Community Engagement (Copy) - Make it stand out From left to right, Yale Senior Lector I, American Sign Language – ASL Program Director, Associate Research Scholar for the Department of Linguistics Julia Silvestri, DRCT Strategic Partnerships Manager, Mike Whilby, and Student Rep for CT State Community College – Northwestern, Lori Hylinski in Yale University’s Dow Hall. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5952983059cc68ff83ce3153/cb5e1229-721f-4df5-a533-4f95e7b46985/MW+DRCT+-+KCC+Pic1.jpg Community Engagement (Copy) - Make it stand out From left to right: Community First School Representative, Natalie Langlaise, DRCT Strategic Partnerships Manager, Mike Whilby, KCC Founder, Kamora Herrington, and Parent Advocate, Anika Mendonza standing in front of DRCT’s research table and a green tent on the grounds of the Sterling Street Sanctuary and Nature Reserve. In the background: An attendee on the left side checking out various food items on a green picnic bench inside the grounds of the Sterling Street Sanctuary and Nature Reserve. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5952983059cc68ff83ce3153/6ce3e775-0922-46cf-93f5-c3a5bde9c2f3/MW+DRCT+-+KCC+Pic2.jpg Community Engagement (Copy) - Make it stand out Vegetable gardens containing kale and collards on the grounds of the Sterling Street Sanctuary and Nature Reserve surrounded by trees. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5952983059cc68ff83ce3153/e3c142cf-6490-4c0e-8a2c-20992faee0d9/MW+DRCT+-+KCC+Pic3.jpg Community Engagement (Copy) - Make it stand out From left to right: Mike Whilby, Kamora Herrington, and Anika Mendonza standing in front of DRCT’s resource table and a green tent on the grounds of the Sterling Street Sanctuary and Nature Reserve. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5952983059cc68ff83ce3153/86b93e57-19bf-4bbd-b5e8-2a7d5a803aaa/MW+DRCT+-+SWCT+RF+%28Pic+1%29.jpg Community Engagement (Copy) - Make it stand out DRCT Strategic Partnerships Manager, Mike Whilby with Assistant Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor at CT Aging and Disability Services, Enaida Mendoza behind DRCT’s resource table inside the Neighborhood Studios building. In the background: A tan adjustable wall panel, black air duct vent, and above window. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5952983059cc68ff83ce3153/5b566631-551d-449f-9a3e-5f60831108ae/MW+DRCT+-+SWCT+RF+%28Pic+2%29.jpg Community Engagement (Copy) - Make it stand out DRCT’s Mike Whilby sitting behind DRCT’s resource table, holding a black microphone in his right hand while giving an interview on DRCT’s organization. In the front of DRCT’s table: A student of Neighborhood Studios holds a video camera in front of DRCT’s resource table and films Mike. In the background: A tan adjustable wall panel, black air duct vent, and above window. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5952983059cc68ff83ce3153/0abf2824-749b-4099-a139-f8ed64963814/MW+DRCT+-+SWCT+RF+%28Pic+3%29.jpg Community Engagement (Copy) - Make it stand out DRCT’s, Mike Whilby standing with South Fairfield County Chapter President of the National Federation of the Blind of CT, Jim Cronin in front of DRCT’s resource table. In the background: A tan adjustable wall panel, black air duct vent, and a couple of above windows to the left and right side of the wall. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5952983059cc68ff83ce3153/78622b32-9974-4626-852f-036344e9d067/MW+DRCT+-+Schemitzun+%28Pic1%29.jpg Community Engagement (Copy) - Make it stand out Schemitzun vendor, Sicanni Purizaca, DRCT Strategic Partnerships Manager, Mike Whilby, and Schemitzun vendor, Patsy standing in front of Patsy’s white tent at the Mashantucket cultural grounds on the Mashantucket Pequot reservation. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5952983059cc68ff83ce3153/9bab66c0-6c66-4402-8d09-fd66168f3cb9/MW+DRCT+-+Schemitzun+%28Pic2%29.jpg Community Engagement (Copy) - Make it stand out DRCT’s Mike Whilby and Shinnecock Tribe Chairwoman, Lisa Goree standing in front of DRCT’s resource table and black tent. In the background: Vendor table to the left under a red tent. Attendee walking and vendors at the Mashantucket cultural grounds surrounded by trees. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5952983059cc68ff83ce3153/37fdc797-6cb6-411d-a520-44d8808bbb9d/MW+DRCT+-+Schemitzun+%28Pic3%29.jpg Community Engagement (Copy) - Make it stand out From left to right: DRCT’s, Mike Whilby with CT Secretary of State, Stephanie Thomas, and DRCT’s PAC and Board member, Lena Esposito standing in front of DRCT’s resource table and black tent. In the background: Mashantucket Pequot’s post office. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5952983059cc68ff83ce3153/62ec82ff-05ea-45d7-ba29-c298ae239c46/MW+DRCT+-+Schemitzun+%28Pic4%29.jpg.jpeg Community Engagement (Copy) - Make it stand out DRCT’s, Lena Esposito and Mike Whilby holding up a white and brown sign that says Schemitzun: Feast of Green Corn and Dance in front of large stone rock. In the background: Mashantucket cultural grounds surrounded by trees. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5952983059cc68ff83ce3153/f89b9918-9c80-4a16-b20f-a0fcfe0e6a3f/MW+DRCT+-+Asian+Fest+Pic1.jpg Community Engagement (Copy) - Make it stand out From left to right: Attendees Maria Waned and Lawanna Crane with DRCT Strategic Partnerships Manager, Mike Whilby behind DRCT’s resource table and black tent on the Riverfront’s Upper Plaza. In the background: A stonewall bench with grass, a stone plaque of William H. Mortensen, trees, and a black fence, overlooking the CT highway and the CT Convention Center. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5952983059cc68ff83ce3153/fd987690-5e46-4f57-abd1-6a831dccdd6f/MW+DRCT+-+Asian+Fest+Pic2.jpg Community Engagement (Copy) - Make it stand out DRCT’s PAC and Board Member, Lena Esposito with attendee Sharon Thomas (and her baby in a stroller to the right) standing behind DRCT’s resource table and under a black tent on the Riverfront’s Upper Plaza. In the background: A stonewall bench with grass, a stone plaque of William H. Mortensen, trees, and a black fence, overlooking the CT highway and the CT Convention Center. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5952983059cc68ff83ce3153/ab696b5a-67ad-4d30-a20d-0fe45ed02120/MW+DRCT+-+Asian+Fest+Pic3.jpg Community Engagement (Copy) - Make it stand out Attendee Charlie Zhe holding a yellow DRCT file folder with DRCT’s, Mike Whilby standing behind DRCT’s resource table and black tent on the Riverfront’s Upper Plaza. In the front of DRCT’s table: Charlie Zhe’s daughter taking a photo of Charlie and Mike. In the background: A stonewall bench with grass, a stone plaque of William H. Mortensen, trees, and a black fence, overlooking the CT highway and the CT Convention Center. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5952983059cc68ff83ce3153/8c7df6e0-d112-4020-a059-1536bf6e51fc/MW+DRCT+-+Asian+Fest+Pic4.jpg Community Engagement (Copy) - Make it stand out DRCT’s, Steve Byers, Lena Esposito, and Mike Whilby standing behind DRCT’s resource table and black tent on the Riverfront’s Upper Plaza. In the background: A stonewall bench with grass, trees, and a black fence, overlooking the CT highway and the CT Convention Center. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5952983059cc68ff83ce3153/76afb9f8-5995-42c4-acb1-752f391b5535/MW+DRCT+-+HBH+Pic1.jpg Community Engagement (Copy) - Make it stand out From left to right: DRCT Strategic Partnerships Manager, Mike Whilby, attendee Carmen Bravo, and DRCT Staff Attorney, Steve Byers standing behind DRCT’s resource table under a white tent. In the background: A black and brick fence situated on green grass overlooking Hartford’s Main Street with an apartment to the left, trees, a home, and a local pizza parlor across the street. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5952983059cc68ff83ce3153/c5623352-edaa-4b6d-97fa-3589b5224c99/MW+DRCT+-+CREC+%28Pic1%29.jpg Community Engagement (Copy) - Make it stand out CREC Family and Community Engagement Specialist, Roz Pace with DRCT Strategic Partnerships Manager, Mike Whilby in front of CREC’s volunteer check-in on the grounds of CREC’s headquarters in Hartford. In the background: Several individuals walking and standing at various white and colored tents that hold multiple vendors on the grounds of CREC’s headquarters. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5952983059cc68ff83ce3153/d658f327-b315-4545-a0be-51e86c1dfe2c/MW+DRCT+-+CREC+%28Pic2%29.jpg Community Engagement (Copy) - Make it stand out From left to rights: DRCT’s Mike Whilby with attendees, Onika Butler and her son, Quincy Porter standing behind DRCT’s resource table and under a white vendor tent on the grounds of CREC’s headquarters. In the background: Other attendees standing at various vendor’s resource tables under the white tent. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5952983059cc68ff83ce3153/9429338a-6851-49de-9bf0-718ebee57818/MW+DRCT+-+CREC+%28Pic3%29.jpg Community Engagement (Copy) - Make it stand out DRCT Staff Attorney, Steve Byers with CTFSN’s, Melissa Mills standing behind CTFSN’s resource table and under a white vendor tent on the grounds of CREC’s headquarters. In the background: Other attendees standing at various vendor’s resource tables under the white tent. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5952983059cc68ff83ce3153/a0ea39fe-acbe-421a-baba-ed41019934ef/MW+DRCT+-+CREC+%28Pic4%29.jpg Community Engagement (Copy) - Make it stand out DRCT’s, Mike Whilby with CREC’s Managing Director, Curtis Rodriguez-Porter, taking a photo on the grounds of CREC’s headquarters. In the background: Attendees standing and talking at various vendor tables. CREC’s glass and brick building to the left along with another building to the right and trees in the distance. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5952983059cc68ff83ce3153/c03fc301-e761-44e2-8da9-a4cbf0bd0122/MW+DRCT+-+TOC+Pic+1.jpg Community Engagement (Copy) - Make it stand out DRCT Strategic Partnerships Manager, Mike Whilby with Taste of the Caribbean President, Marva Wilks in front of DRCT’s resource table and black tent on the Riverfront’s Upper Plaza. In the background: A stonewall bench with grass, trees, and a black fence, overlooking the CT highway and the CT Convention Center. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5952983059cc68ff83ce3153/5dd95301-8eab-40da-b848-91cb913fba6b/MW+DRCT+-+TOC+Pic+2.jpg Community Engagement (Copy) - Make it stand out DRCT’s Mike Whilby and Staff Attorney, Steve Byers standing behind DRCT’s resource table and under a black tent on the Riverfront’s Upper Plaza. In the background: A green traveling cart in front of a stonewall bench with grass, trees, and a black fence, overlooking the CT highway and the CT Convention Center. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5952983059cc68ff83ce3153/9f988d5a-69a3-431c-88cb-9889ec1e333e/MW+DRCT+-+TOC+Pic+3.jpg Community Engagement (Copy) - Make it stand out DRCT’s, Mike Whilby with CT Secretary of State, Stephanie Thomas standing in front of DRCT’s resource table and black tent on the Riverfront’s Upper Plaza. In the background: A red and gray striped book bag laying on a stonewall bench with grass, trees, and a black fence, overlooking the CT highway and the CT Convention Center. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5952983059cc68ff83ce3153/05b19fe3-6e4a-4bf7-93da-6d16f3091b81/MW+DRCT+-+TOC+Pic+4.jpg Community Engagement (Copy) - Make it stand out DRCT’s, Mike Whilby with Hartford Mayor, Arunan Arulampalam, in front of DRCT’s resource table and black tent on the Riverfront’s Upper Plaza. In the background: Attendees to the right of DRCT’s tent, both standing and sitting at a stonewall bench with grass, trees, and a black fence, overlooking the CT highway and the CT Convention Center. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5952983059cc68ff83ce3153/77db88d0-ec93-4c1a-93fd-bc32ae60d67c/MW+DRCT+-+AW%26R+Pic1.jpg Community Engagement (Copy) - Make it stand out From left to right: CT Family Support Network’s volunteer, Aidan Mills and Family Support Coordinator, Melissa Mills, DRCT’s Representative Payee Reviewer, Diane Thelwell, and Staff Attorney, Steve Byers standing in front of DRCT’s black tent and resource table. In the background: Green grass on the grounds of Walnut Hill Park in New Britain. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5952983059cc68ff83ce3153/29720a55-49ec-4bf1-a4fe-46a302b293fe/MW+DRCT+-+AW%26R+Pic+2.jpg Community Engagement (Copy) - Make it stand out New Britain Board of Education Member, Tina Santana with DRCT Strategic Partnerships Manager, Mike Whilby standing in front of DRCT’s black tent and resource table by the grass and sidewalk on Walnut Hill Park. On the left side: An event attendee wearing a multi-blue tie die shirt with their right arm extended over materials on DRCT’s resource table under their black tent. In the background: Attendees sitting in chairs on the green grass of Walnut Hill Park. Vendor to the right with service goats in a pen. Trailer with cars and trucks parked to the side with apartment buildings in the back. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5952983059cc68ff83ce3153/521ad475-c614-4962-a5b5-485bbf881db2/MW+DRCT+-+AW%26R+Pic3.jpg Community Engagement (Copy) - Make it stand out DRCT Strategic Partnerships Manager, Mike Whilby with New Britain Mayoral Candidate Bobby Sanchez, standing in front of DRCT’s black tent and resource table. In the background: DRCT’s Staff Attorney, Steve Byers, standing and speaking with an attendee under DRCT’s black tent and behind their resource table. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5952983059cc68ff83ce3153/162e72b7-1377-480a-8050-4674177310ab/MW+DRCT+-+HLF+2025+Pic1.jpg Community Engagement (Copy) - Make it stand out From left to right: Taste of the Caribbean Executive Director, Leslie Perry, Latino Fest CEO, Vic Luna with Strategic Partnerships Manager, Mike Whilby standing in the middle of Dunkin’ Park’s concourse section. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5952983059cc68ff83ce3153/50d5383e-cabf-4bc3-b29d-85c2aedfd268/MW+DRCT+-+HLF+2025+Pic2.jpg Community Engagement (Copy) - Make it stand out From left to right: DRCT’s Mike Whilby, PAC President and Board Member, Lena Esposito with Staff Attorney, Steve Byers standing behind DRCT’s in Dunkin’ Park’s concourse section. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5952983059cc68ff83ce3153/78632b18-c585-4435-96c2-27e240fb5c51/MW+DRCT+-+HLF+2025+Pic3.jpg Community Engagement (Copy) - Make it stand out DRCT’s, Mike Whilby with Tim Restall, President of the Hartford Yard Goats, standing in front of DRCT’s resource table in Dunkin’ Park’s concourse section. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5952983059cc68ff83ce3153/4ae4bb40-aacc-4716-b048-fc6633e926ed/MW+DRCT+-+HLF+2025+Pic4.jpg Community Engagement (Copy) - Make it stand out Hartford Police Sergeant Steve Austin with DRCT’s Mike Whilby standing in front of DRCT’s resource table in Dunkin’ Park’s concourse section. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5952983059cc68ff83ce3153/da95abca-994e-45f3-bb35-54d5a0620c15/MW+DRCT+-+CFM+Pic1.jpg Community Engagement (Copy) - Make it stand out From left to right: Coventry Farmer’s Co-Market Manager, Heather, DRCT Strategic Partnerships Manager, Mike Whilby, and Coventry Farmer’s Co-Market Manager, Melissa standing in front of DRCT’s black tent and resource table. In the background: Multiple cars and vendor tents with attendee on the grounds of the Nathan Hale Homestead. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5952983059cc68ff83ce3153/b4a30445-aa89-4325-a697-a7804ca908c7/MW+DRCT+-+CFM+Pic2.jpg Community Engagement (Copy) - Make it stand out State Representative, Tim Ackert with DRCT Strategic Partnerships Manager, Mike Whilby standing in front of DRCT’s black tent and resource table. In the background: Multiple cars and vendor tents with attendee on the grounds of the Nathan Hale Homestead. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5952983059cc68ff83ce3153/4ea7d9a9-ddf1-4876-9ce3-e5c8a392119b/MW+DRCT+-+CFM+Pic3.jpg Community Engagement (Copy) - Make it stand out DRCT Strategic Partnerships Manager, Mike Whilby with Senator Jeff Gordon, standing under DRCT’s black tent and behind DRCT’s resource table. In the background: Multiple cars and vendor tents with attendee on the grounds of the Nathan Hale Homestead. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5952983059cc68ff83ce3153/d29e480a-4cdb-4349-b30a-edef00ad9323/MW+DRCT+-+TCI+Pic1.jpg Community Engagement (Copy) - Make it stand out Greater Hartford NAACP President, Corrie Betts with DRCT Strategic Partnerships Manager, Mike Whilby standing in front of DRCT’s black tent and resource table on Barbour Street in Hartford. In the background: Vendor table and vendor food truck along with multiple cars parked in residential driveway. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5952983059cc68ff83ce3153/8918e003-e7e2-4ae1-80e1-2c74941acb26/MW+DRCT+-+TCI+Pic2.jpg Community Engagement (Copy) - Make it stand out DRCT Strategic Partnerships Manager, Mike Whilby with Founder and Visionary of Kamora’s Cultural Corner, Kamora Herrington standing in front of DRCT’s black tent and resource table on Barbour Street in Hartford. In the background: Vendor table and vendor food truck along with multiple cars parked in residential driveway. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5952983059cc68ff83ce3153/1754069811730-0CRJ6DQA8PBIB7THF8XO/MW+DRCT+-+TCI+Pic3.jpg Community Engagement (Copy) - Make it stand out DRCT Strategic Partnerships Manager, Mike Whilby with Andrew Woods, Executive Director of Hartford Communities That Care, standing in front of DRCT’s black tent and resource table on Barbour Street in Hartford. In the background: Residential home with fence in front yard with car parked to the left side of home. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5952983059cc68ff83ce3153/1754069812091-QI1CR20TS9NQCZLD67A3/MW+DRCT+-+TCI+Pic4.jpg Community Engagement (Copy) - Make it stand out DRCT Staff Attorney, Steve Byers https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5952983059cc68ff83ce3153/4abe47d6-e708-4042-a03a-5425e405a32a/MW+DRCT+-+CAA+Day+Pic1.jpg Community Engagement (Copy) - Make it stand out DRCT Strategic Partnerships Manager, Mike Whilby with attendee, Jake Harmon, Peace Love & ACCESSibility’s Alex Bode, and Founder, Mary Caruso photographed in front of DRCT’s resource table at Mary and Alex’ home in north Branford. In the background: Vendors standing at their North Branford Conservative Trust tent with a tan house behind them. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5952983059cc68ff83ce3153/e541ce62-064e-4ebc-b83b-309ba7bc066a/MW+DRCT+-+CAA+Day+Pic2.jpg Community Engagement (Copy) - Make it stand out DRCT Strategic Partnerships Manager, Mike Whilby holding an orange DRCT advocacy file folder with CTFSN’s Family Support Coordinator and DRCT PAC President & Board Member, Lena Esposito standing in front of DRCT’s resource table with a patio red umbrella. In the background: Mary and Alex’ tan house with flowers and bushes on the side. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5952983059cc68ff83ce3153/fa4d7d5d-355c-4da4-bec1-c1ad0f6e38d2/MW+DRCT+-+CAA+Day+Pic3.jpg Community Engagement (Copy) - Make it stand out DRCT’s Litigation Attorney, Sheldon Toubman with Strategic Partnerships Manager, Mike Whilby, standing in front of DRCT’s resource table with a patio red umbrella. In the background: Mary and Alex’ tan house with flowers and bushes on the side. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5952983059cc68ff83ce3153/973287f1-2264-4c96-86e7-5bd56e21a443/MW+DRCT+-+Ujima+Pic1.jpg Community Engagement (Copy) - Make it stand out State Representative John Santanella with DRCT’s Strategic Partnerships Manager, Mike Whilby standing behind DRCT’s resource table under a black tent outside on the Enfield Town Green. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5952983059cc68ff83ce3153/a1e78281-0e06-4a48-b62e-5d788a1675f4/MW+DRCT+-+Ujima+Pic2.jpg Community Engagement (Copy) - Make it stand out White sign promoting Ujima African American Alliance Juneteenth Festival at the entrance of Enfield Town Green. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5952983059cc68ff83ce3153/5973d29c-41f8-4fb7-8b54-809c7d3c3cb7/MW+DRCT+-+Ujima+Pic3.jpg Community Engagement (Copy) - Make it stand out From left to right: CTFSN’s Family Support Coordinator and DRCT PAC President & Board Member, Lena Esposito, DRCT’s Strategic Partnerships Manager, Mike Whilby and CTFSN’s Family Support Coordinator Melissa Mills standing behind DRCT’s resource table under a black tent outside on the Enfield Town Green. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5952983059cc68ff83ce3153/cc6e5370-2b84-45ad-b98c-1355e604c5a8/MW+DRCT+-+Ujima+Pic4.jpg Community Engagement (Copy) - Make it stand out DRCT’s Strategic Partnerships Manager, Mike Whilby and Ujima African American Alliance Chairperson, Chad Woodyard standing in front of DRCT’s resource table and black tent. In the background: CTFSN’s Family Support Coordinator and DRCT PAC President & Board Member, Lena Esposito sitting behind DRCT’s resource table under a black tent outside on the Enfield Town Green. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5952983059cc68ff83ce3153/0f6c789d-78de-4260-9ead-a6e8fed352d1/MW+DRCT+-+Walk4H+%28Pic1%29.jpg Community Engagement (Copy) - Make it stand out DRCT Strategic Partnerships Manager, Mike Whilby with DRCT and CT Association of the Deaf (CAD) Board Member, Luisa Soboleski standing in front of DRCT’s resource table at Dunkin’ Park concourse. In the background: DRCT Staff Attorney, Steve Byers standing behind DRCT’s resource table at Dunkin’ Park concourse. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5952983059cc68ff83ce3153/90684e9e-6486-49d5-a37f-984233bd1b33/MW+DRCT+-+Walk4H+%28Pic2%29.jpg Community Engagement (Copy) - Make it stand out DRCT Strategic Partnerships Manager, Mike Whilby with CT Association of the Deaf (CAD) Member, Jessica Tanner standing in front of DRCT’s resource table at Dunkin’ Park concourse. In the background: DRCT Staff Attorney, Steve Byers standing behind DRCT’s resource table while using his phone at Dunkin’ Park concourse. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5952983059cc68ff83ce3153/3dc5e21b-ffef-4b7b-aeb0-ce945fa3b3ad/MW+DRCT+-+Walk4H+%28Pic3%29.jpg Community Engagement (Copy) - Make it stand out DRCT’s Staff Attorney, Steve Byers, Strategic Partnerships Manager, Mike Whilby, with alum/volunteer Jim Welsh standing together in front of Walk4Hearing custom billboard with multicolored balloons stacked on both sides. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5952983059cc68ff83ce3153/8a8b04ec-fef4-41d7-aa5b-1e60aa4408ca/MW+DRCT+-+CHF+Pic1.jpg Community Engagement (Copy) - Make it stand out Make the Road CT’s Community Education Coordinator, Yajaira Garay with DRCT’s Strategic Partnerships Manager, Mike Whilby standing behind DRCT’s resource table inside the Service Employees international Union (SEIU), Local 32BJ community room. In the background: A couple of vendors sitting at their respective resource tables. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5952983059cc68ff83ce3153/bc6ed58b-7efd-4fea-a5c4-6f9ca887324d/MW+DRCT+-+CHF+Pic2.jpg Community Engagement (Copy) - Make it stand out DRCT’s Strategic Partnerships Manager, Mike Whilby with Staff Attorney, Steve Byers sitting behind DRCT’s resource table inside SEIU’s community room. In the background: A vendor sitting at a resource table near a wall with open vendor resource tables on each side. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5952983059cc68ff83ce3153/ae8957c7-6a78-4310-9a5f-fe9cbfb9a91d/MW+DRCT+-+CHF+Pic3.jpg Community Engagement (Copy) - Make it stand out DRCT’s Strategic Partnerships Manager, Mike Whilby with CCAR’s Volunteer Manager of the Hartford Recovery Community Center, Geraldo Rivera sitting behind CCAR’s resource table inside SEIU’s community room. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5952983059cc68ff83ce3153/df2dca6c-94fd-492f-8e1d-70138b080538/MW+DRCT+-+CHF+Pic4.jpg Community Engagement (Copy) - Make it stand out From left to right: DRCT’s Strategic Partnerships Manager, Mike Whilby CCAR’s Volunteer Manager of the Hartford Recovery Community Center, Geraldo Rivera, Hartford Community, Hartford Healthcare Community Case Manager, Keishla Rodriguez with Emergency Response Team (CERT) Lead, Rhonda Leonard standing behind CCAR’s resource table by the wall inside SEIU’s community room. In the background: On the left - Door with green Exit sign. To the right, a vendor sat and talked at resource table. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5952983059cc68ff83ce3153/ea49dccc-8578-4ae1-907d-bc69ffd1ff9b/MW+DRCT+-+MPF+%28pic1%29.jpg Community Engagement (Copy) - Make it stand out DRCT Staff Attorney, Steve Byers standing behind DRCT’s resource table under a tent outside on Middletown’s South Green. In the background: Several attendees standing and talking at multiple vendor tents on Middletown’s South Green surrounded by trees and office buildings across the street. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5952983059cc68ff83ce3153/f6ad09f1-884f-4590-be6d-b9e76e319d2e/MW+DRCT+-+MPF+%28pic2%29.jpg Community Engagement (Copy) - Make it stand out DRCT Alum, Jim Welsh holding with both hands a red DRCT informational folder while standing behind DRCT’s resource table under a tent outside on Middletown’s South Green. In the background: Several attendees standing and talking at multiple vendor tents on Middletown’s South Green surrounded by trees and office buildings across the street. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5952983059cc68ff83ce3153/08b998db-6421-49f8-88b5-4b501305d111/MW+DRCT+-+MPF+%28pic3%29.jpg Community Engagement (Copy) - Make it stand out DRCT’s Strategic Partnerships Manager, Mike Whilby with Advocate, Tom Cosker standing behind DRCT’s resource table under a tent outside on Middletown’s South Green. In the background: Several attendees standing and talking at multiple vendor tents on Middletown’s South Green surrounded by trees and office buildings across the street. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5952983059cc68ff83ce3153/118eb176-ca37-49ba-a787-c7c9eb704bd1/MW+DRCT+-+MPTN+Pic1.jpg Community Engagement (Copy) - Make it stand out From left to right: MPTN Project Director of the Good Medicine Project, Kristen Newell, DRCT’s Strategic Partnerships Manager Mike Whilby, and MPTN Tribal Councilor, Michele Scott standing behind DRCT’s resource table in the Mashantucket Community Center Gymnasium. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5952983059cc68ff83ce3153/d9603866-c12c-4377-9865-fb48f0bc78ec/MW+DRCT+-+MPTN+Pic2.jpg Community Engagement (Copy) - Make it stand out MPTN Elders Council Vice Chairman, Herb “Half-Crow” Boyd and DRCT’s Strategic Partnerships Manager Mike Whilby standing in front of DRCT’s resource table in the Mashantucket Community Center Gymnasium. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5952983059cc68ff83ce3153/86456483-3a2e-49cd-8548-4fead7d1d284/MW+DRCT+-+CERT+Pic1.jpg Community Engagement (Copy) - Make it stand out DRCT’s Staff Attorney Steve Byers and Strategic Partnerships Manager Mike Whilby, sitting at the front table in a community room at the Hartford Public Safety Complex. Mike is speaking to members of the CERT team who are sitting in multiple rows of tables in the background. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5952983059cc68ff83ce3153/bf43cef8-a210-4c5f-9a80-7bc9a3579e50/MW+DRCT+-+CERT+Pic2.jpg Community Engagement (Copy) - Make it stand out From left to right: Several members of the CERT team listening to DRCT’s presentation while sitting in multiple rows of tables in a community room. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5952983059cc68ff83ce3153/17e75318-4a9c-4dd2-aca6-5a5321479da4/MW+DRCT+-+CERT+Pic3.jpg Community Engagement (Copy) - Make it stand out From left to right: Hartford Fire Special Services Unit Lt. Graves, DRCT’s Strategic Partnerships Manager Mike Whilby, Staff Attorney Steve Byers, and CERT’s Team Lead Rhonda Leonard standing in the lobby of the Hartford Public Safety Complex against the Information and Custodian offices. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5952983059cc68ff83ce3153/52caf664-147e-40e2-952c-3e291790b53a/MW+DRCT+-+IDD+pic1.jpg Community Engagement (Copy) - Make it stand out DRCT Staff Attorney Steve Byers, standing behind DRCT’s resource table while discussing informational advocacy materials with DDS Self-Advocate Coordinator, Varian Salters. In the background: A brown wooded house on the grounds of Camp Harkness. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5952983059cc68ff83ce3153/a8da305b-6227-402f-b432-2ac2cec0b06e/MW+DRCT+-+IDD+pic2.jpg Community Engagement (Copy) - Make it stand out DRCT Staff Attorney Steve Byers with CTFSN Family Support Coordinator and DRCT PAC President & Board Member, Lena Esposito standing behind DRCT’s resource table. In the background: A brown wooded house on the grounds of Camp Harkness. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5952983059cc68ff83ce3153/30e483ac-e018-4c53-a06f-10ad3cb2e055/MW+DRCT+-+NHFS%2BF+%28pic1%29.jpg Community Engagement (Copy) - Make it stand out CTFSN Family Support Coordinator and DRCT PAC President & Board Member, Lena Esposito with DRCT Strategic Partnerships Manager Mike Whilby, standing behind DRCT’s resource table. In the background: Houses, boats, and trees across the Quinnipiac River and walking trail. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5952983059cc68ff83ce3153/5947853e-55ad-4ca3-b2d0-8ccc1b29d2c7/MW+DRCT+-+NHFS%2BF+%28pic2%29.jpg Community Engagement (Copy) - Make it stand out 11th Senate District Senator, Martin Looney with DRCT Strategic Partnerships Manager Mike Whilby, standing in front of DRCT’s resource table. In the background: Houses, boats, and trees across the Quinnipiac River and walking trail. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5952983059cc68ff83ce3153/91f06a89-99ad-406a-87e0-836e806cf745/MW+DRCT+-+NHFS%2BF+%28pic3%29.jpg Community Engagement (Copy) - Make it stand out DRCT Strategic Partnerships Manager Mike Whilby, standing behind DRCT’s resource table while discussing informational advocacy materials to a family. In the background: Houses, boats, and trees across the Quinnipiac River and walking trail. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5952983059cc68ff83ce3153/399747c5-e41d-465e-9740-00f47cff9c32/MW+DRCT+-+WTT+%28pic1%29.jpg Community Engagement (Copy) - Make it stand out From left to right: CCAR’s WRCC Volunteer Manager, Kelly Mills, Manager, John Schwartz, and DRCT Strategic Partnerships Manager Mike Whilby, standing behind both CCAR and DRCT’s resource table. In the background: Attendees walking on sidewalk in front of CCAR’s Recovery Community Center building. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5952983059cc68ff83ce3153/017f2240-5f39-4503-9f8b-f9659024fea9/MW+DRCT+-+WTT+%28pic2%29.jpg Community Engagement (Copy) - Make it stand out Sitting from left to right: CCAR’s Volunteer, Paul and WRCC Volunteer Manager, Kelly Mills. Standing in the back from left to right: CCAR’s Volunteers, Ken, JuJu, Daniel, with DRCT Strategic Partnerships Manager Mike Whilby standing behind CCAR’s resource table. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5952983059cc68ff83ce3153/fb492e66-b08e-4f8e-b0b9-3019888035f4/MW+DRCT+-+WTT+%28pic3%29.jpg Community Engagement (Copy) - Make it stand out CCAR’s Lead Recovery Coach – Emergency Department Program, David Santiago and DRCT Strategic Partnerships Manager Mike Whilby standing out on Main Street in Willimantic. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5952983059cc68ff83ce3153/bed58119-17e4-4628-b39d-32bd8f1fe691/MW+DRCT+-+WTT+%28pic4%29.jpg Community Engagement (Copy) - Make it stand out CCAR’s Volunteer, Cynthia, WRCC Young People & Family Services Manager, TJ Aitken, with DRCT Strategic Partnerships Manager Mike Whilby, standing on sidewalk in front of CCAR’s Recovery Community Center building. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5952983059cc68ff83ce3153/57c23b3a-fe5c-4d8e-b303-f631006313b8/MW+DRCT+-+MPSTE+Pic1.jpg Community Engagement (Copy) - Make it stand out DRCT Former Board Member, Lisa Nee and Strategic Partnerships Manager Mike Whilby, standing behind DRCT’s resource table in Meriden’s Public Library Community Room. 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Make it stand out From left to right: Session Presenter, Mariana Serrano, DRCT Strategic Partnerships Manager, Mike Whilby and Session Presenter, Cynthia Melendez standing behind DRCT’s resource table. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5952983059cc68ff83ce3153/915b7e79-6ea8-449f-ac61-5e4cafd687d0/MW+DRCT+-+CTFSN+pic+%233.jpg Community Engagement (Copy) - Make it stand out From left to right: SILC Executive Director, Molly Cole, DRCT Strategic Partnerships Manager Mike Whilby holding green DRCT folder in left hand, and Michele DuBois, SILC Office Administrator/Data Coordinator standing behind DRCT’s resource table. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5952983059cc68ff83ce3153/c2240f8a-fb2d-40fe-b7b9-4ed6388e91e2/MW+DRCT+-+UConn+Deaf+Fest+Pic2.jpg Community Engagement (Copy) - Make it stand out DRCT and CT Association of the Deaf (CAD) Board Member, Luisa Soboleski with DRCT Strategic Partnerships Manager, Mike Whilby standing behind DRCT’s resource table. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5952983059cc68ff83ce3153/ce386b2f-f6ea-473b-81e1-bdfe79a221a1/MW+DRCT+-+UConn+Deaf+Fest+Pic1.jpg Community Engagement (Copy) - 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Make it stand out Newington SEPTO Executive Director, Diana Lamenzo and DRCT Strategic Partnerships Manager, Mike Whilby standing behind DRCT’s resource table. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5952983059cc68ff83ce3153/106e7523-01b3-438d-b734-9eb4e4b75fbe/MW+DRCT+-+NSEPTO+Pic3.jpg Community Engagement (Copy) - Make it stand out Sun, Moon & Stars, Inc Founder/President, Christine Faressa and DRCT Strategic Partnerships Manager, Mike Whilby, standing behind DRCT’s resource table. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5952983059cc68ff83ce3153/f7db7701-2b4e-45dc-a9b6-e05a1e1b4c24/MW+DRCT+-+Our+JOS+Pic1.jpg Community Engagement (Copy) - Make it stand out Our Journey of Sight President and Founder, Rich Howard and DRCT Strategic Partnerships Manager, Mike Whilby standing behind DRCT’s resource table. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5952983059cc68ff83ce3153/be88a3d5-181f-44dc-8785-6c890f826d12/MW+DRCT+-+Our+JOS+Pic2.jpg Community Engagement (Copy) - Make it stand out From left to right: DRCT Strategic Partnerships Manager, Mike Whilby, standing with Our Journey of Sight members, Marilyn Wenzel, and Rich Howard behind DRCT’s resource table. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5952983059cc68ff83ce3153/4d52ee6d-d9e5-45b2-92ae-dca53ea57dc3/MW+DRCT+-+Yale+ASL_Pic1.jpg Community Engagement (Copy) - Make it stand out DRCT Strategic Partnerships Manager, Mike Whilby with Yale University Lector, American Sign – Language ASL Program Coordinator in the Department of Linguistics, Julia Silvestri with child posing for photo on left front side of DRCT resource table. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5952983059cc68ff83ce3153/d895aefc-f467-4f0e-8007-a777863fb0f2/MW+DRCT+-+Yale+ASL_Pic2.jpg Community Engagement (Copy) - Make it stand out DRCT Strategic Partnerships Manager, Mike Whilby standing with CT Family Support Network (CTFSN) Family Support Coordinator and DRCT PAC President + Board member, Lena Esposito on left front side of DRCT resource table. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5952983059cc68ff83ce3153/9c18837f-05ca-4601-b19d-34a8712e3176/MW+DRCT+-+Yale+ASL_+Pic3.jpg Community Engagement (Copy) - Make it stand out From left to right: Cosign Interpreting ASL Interpreter, Maeve Gavigan Skelly, DRCT Strategic Partnerships Manager, Mike Whilby, and Cosign Interpreting ASL Interpreter, Sharla Roy, standing behind Cosign Interpreting resource table. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5952983059cc68ff83ce3153/1751997522453-H743W0OC9N0RINZJ1K9G/DRCT+MW+-+TAF+Pic2.jpg Community Engagement (Copy) - 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Make it stand out DRCT Strategic Partnerships Manager, Mike Whilby and Christine Lai, Co-founder and Executive Director of S.E.L.F. standing behind DRCT’s resource table with other vendors and attendees talking to one another in the far background. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5952983059cc68ff83ce3153/43d7f4e5-98ae-4932-862e-c1a39c5ff692/MW+DRCT+-+SELF+RF_Pic2.jpg Community Engagement (Copy) - Make it stand out DRCT Strategic Partnerships Manager, Mike Whilby with former DRCT Board member, Lisa Nee standing in front of DRCT’s resource table. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5952983059cc68ff83ce3153/78cb4f80-86b5-4d16-9688-d045d62012e1/MW+DRCT+-+EPS_Pic1.jpg Community Engagement (Copy) - Make it stand out DRCT Strategic Partnerships Manager, Mike Whilby and TEC Transition Coordinator, Megan Gale https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5952983059cc68ff83ce3153/7cc5f71a-5c89-4941-8db7-862bf743b717/MW+DRCT+-+EPS_Pic3.jpg Community Engagement (Copy) - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5952983059cc68ff83ce3153/e34d96c6-2fad-4e24-8138-3b204f5b4074/MW+DRCT+-+EPS_Pic2.jpg Community Engagement (Copy) - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5952983059cc68ff83ce3153/1736291817829-PGB7YY0R0824PHOT1QHB/MW+DRCT+-+Year+End+Pic1.jpg Community Engagement (Copy) - Middletown PrideFEST: June 2024 (Copy) From left to right: DRCT Alum, Jim Welsh, Strategic Partnerships Manager, Mike Whilby and Staff Attorney, Steve Byers standing behind DRCT’s resource table under a tent. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5952983059cc68ff83ce3153/1736291817408-HO9UKC2MJ8GQZPIWM2JZ/MW+DRCT+-+Year+End+Pic2.jpg Community Engagement (Copy) - Juneteenth 2024 Festival – Hosted by Ujima African American Alliance (Copy) From left to right: DRCT’s Alum Siobhan Morgan, Disability Rights Connecticut’s Representative Payee, Todd Jediny, Strategic Partnerships Manager, Mike Whilby, Ujima Chairperson, Chad Woodyard, and DRCT Alum, Jim Welsh. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5952983059cc68ff83ce3153/1736291826302-IIY1FG8L87NUK1IEX6FY/MW+DRCT+-+Year+End+Pic3.jpg Community Engagement (Copy) - 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Make it stand out From left to right: DRCT’s Strategic Partnerships Manager, Mike Whilby CCAR’s Volunteer Manager of the Hartford Recovery Community Center, Geraldo Rivera, Hartford Community, Hartford Healthcare Community Case Manager, Keishla Rodriguez with Emergency Response Team (CERT) Lead, Rhonda Leonard standing behind CCAR’s resource table by the wall inside SEIU’s community room. In the background: On the left - Door with green Exit sign. To the right, a vendor sat and talked at resource table https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5952983059cc68ff83ce3153/5c9ef87e-cb04-4f2e-8200-aeeecbb034f7/MW+DRCT+-+Schemitzun+%28Pic4%29.jpg.jpeg Community Engagement (Copy) - Make it stand out DRCT’s, Lena Esposito and Mike Whilby holding up a white and brown sign that says Schemitzun: Feast of Green Corn and Dance in front of large stone rock. In the background: Mashantucket cultural grounds surrounded by trees. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5952983059cc68ff83ce3153/8d025a21-4cee-424b-9fd9-dd8df9e1823f/MW+DRCT+-+CAD+Pic1.jpg Community Engagement (Copy) - Make it stand out From left to right, Keynote Speaker, Dr. Niesha Washington-Shepard, Guest Speaker, Ivy Velez, M.S., Nicholas Lalanne, NAD Region 1 Board Member, CAD 1st Vice President, Julia Silvestri, CAD Board President and DRCT Board Vice President, Luisa Gasco-Soboleski, DRCT Board Mender, Glynis Gibson, and DRCT Strategic Partnerships Manager, Mike Whilby standing behind DRCT’s resource table in the hallway at the American School for the Deaf, Visual Communications Center. In the background: A HR information board help up on a white wall and classroom hallway to the left. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5952983059cc68ff83ce3153/eb49aeff-cd88-49a6-bb7f-7fbe0691a887/MW+DRCT+-+Yale+ASL+-+Pic1.jpg Community Engagement (Copy) - Make it stand out From left to right, Yale Senior Lector I, American Sign Language – ASL Program Director, Associate Research Scholar for the Department of Linguistics Julia Silvestri, DRCT Strategic Partnerships Manager, Mike Whilby, and Student Rep for CT State Community College – Northwestern, Lori Hylinski in Yale University’s Dow Hall. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5952983059cc68ff83ce3153/cb5e1229-721f-4df5-a533-4f95e7b46985/MW+DRCT+-+KCC+Pic1.jpg Community Engagement (Copy) - Make it stand out From left to right: Community First School Representative, Natalie Langlaise, DRCT Strategic Partnerships Manager, Mike Whilby, KCC Founder, Kamora Herrington, and Parent Advocate, Anika Mendonza standing in front of DRCT’s research table and a green tent on the grounds of the Sterling Street Sanctuary and Nature Reserve. In the background: An attendee on the left side checking out various food items on a green picnic bench inside the grounds of the Sterling Street Sanctuary and Nature Reserve. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5952983059cc68ff83ce3153/6ce3e775-0922-46cf-93f5-c3a5bde9c2f3/MW+DRCT+-+KCC+Pic2.jpg Community Engagement (Copy) - Make it stand out Vegetable gardens containing kale and collards on the grounds of the Sterling Street Sanctuary and Nature Reserve surrounded by trees. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5952983059cc68ff83ce3153/e3c142cf-6490-4c0e-8a2c-20992faee0d9/MW+DRCT+-+KCC+Pic3.jpg Community Engagement (Copy) - Make it stand out From left to right: Mike Whilby, Kamora Herrington, and Anika Mendonza standing in front of DRCT’s resource table and a green tent on the grounds of the Sterling Street Sanctuary and Nature Reserve. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5952983059cc68ff83ce3153/86b93e57-19bf-4bbd-b5e8-2a7d5a803aaa/MW+DRCT+-+SWCT+RF+%28Pic+1%29.jpg Community Engagement (Copy) - Make it stand out DRCT Strategic Partnerships Manager, Mike Whilby with Assistant Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor at CT Aging and Disability Services, Enaida Mendoza behind DRCT’s resource table inside the Neighborhood Studios building. In the background: A tan adjustable wall panel, black air duct vent, and above window. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5952983059cc68ff83ce3153/5b566631-551d-449f-9a3e-5f60831108ae/MW+DRCT+-+SWCT+RF+%28Pic+2%29.jpg Community Engagement (Copy) - Make it stand out DRCT’s Mike Whilby sitting behind DRCT’s resource table, holding a black microphone in his right hand while giving an interview on DRCT’s organization. In the front of DRCT’s table: A student of Neighborhood Studios holds a video camera in front of DRCT’s resource table and films Mike. In the background: A tan adjustable wall panel, black air duct vent, and above window. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5952983059cc68ff83ce3153/0abf2824-749b-4099-a139-f8ed64963814/MW+DRCT+-+SWCT+RF+%28Pic+3%29.jpg Community Engagement (Copy) - Make it stand out DRCT’s, Mike Whilby standing with South Fairfield County Chapter President of the National Federation of the Blind of CT, Jim Cronin in front of DRCT’s resource table. In the background: A tan adjustable wall panel, black air duct vent, and a couple of above windows to the left and right side of the wall. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5952983059cc68ff83ce3153/78622b32-9974-4626-852f-036344e9d067/MW+DRCT+-+Schemitzun+%28Pic1%29.jpg Community Engagement (Copy) - Make it stand out Schemitzun vendor, Sicanni Purizaca, DRCT Strategic Partnerships Manager, Mike Whilby, and Schemitzun vendor, Patsy standing in front of Patsy’s white tent at the Mashantucket cultural grounds on the Mashantucket Pequot reservation. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5952983059cc68ff83ce3153/9bab66c0-6c66-4402-8d09-fd66168f3cb9/MW+DRCT+-+Schemitzun+%28Pic2%29.jpg Community Engagement (Copy) - Make it stand out DRCT’s Mike Whilby and Shinnecock Tribe Chairwoman, Lisa Goree standing in front of DRCT’s resource table and black tent. In the background: Vendor table to the left under a red tent. Attendee walking and vendors at the Mashantucket cultural grounds surrounded by trees. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5952983059cc68ff83ce3153/37fdc797-6cb6-411d-a520-44d8808bbb9d/MW+DRCT+-+Schemitzun+%28Pic3%29.jpg Community Engagement (Copy) - Make it stand out From left to right: DRCT’s, Mike Whilby with CT Secretary of State, Stephanie Thomas, and DRCT’s PAC and Board member, Lena Esposito standing in front of DRCT’s resource table and black tent. In the background: Mashantucket Pequot’s post office. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5952983059cc68ff83ce3153/62ec82ff-05ea-45d7-ba29-c298ae239c46/MW+DRCT+-+Schemitzun+%28Pic4%29.jpg.jpeg Community Engagement (Copy) - Make it stand out DRCT’s, Lena Esposito and Mike Whilby holding up a white and brown sign that says Schemitzun: Feast of Green Corn and Dance in front of large stone rock. In the background: Mashantucket cultural grounds surrounded by trees. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5952983059cc68ff83ce3153/f89b9918-9c80-4a16-b20f-a0fcfe0e6a3f/MW+DRCT+-+Asian+Fest+Pic1.jpg Community Engagement (Copy) - Make it stand out From left to right: Attendees Maria Waned and Lawanna Crane with DRCT Strategic Partnerships Manager, Mike Whilby behind DRCT’s resource table and black tent on the Riverfront’s Upper Plaza. In the background: A stonewall bench with grass, a stone plaque of William H. Mortensen, trees, and a black fence, overlooking the CT highway and the CT Convention Center. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5952983059cc68ff83ce3153/fd987690-5e46-4f57-abd1-6a831dccdd6f/MW+DRCT+-+Asian+Fest+Pic2.jpg Community Engagement (Copy) - Make it stand out DRCT’s PAC and Board Member, Lena Esposito with attendee Sharon Thomas (and her baby in a stroller to the right) standing behind DRCT’s resource table and under a black tent on the Riverfront’s Upper Plaza. In the background: A stonewall bench with grass, a stone plaque of William H. Mortensen, trees, and a black fence, overlooking the CT highway and the CT Convention Center. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5952983059cc68ff83ce3153/ab696b5a-67ad-4d30-a20d-0fe45ed02120/MW+DRCT+-+Asian+Fest+Pic3.jpg Community Engagement (Copy) - Make it stand out Attendee Charlie Zhe holding a yellow DRCT file folder with DRCT’s, Mike Whilby standing behind DRCT’s resource table and black tent on the Riverfront’s Upper Plaza. In the front of DRCT’s table: Charlie Zhe’s daughter taking a photo of Charlie and Mike. In the background: A stonewall bench with grass, a stone plaque of William H. Mortensen, trees, and a black fence, overlooking the CT highway and the CT Convention Center. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5952983059cc68ff83ce3153/8c7df6e0-d112-4020-a059-1536bf6e51fc/MW+DRCT+-+Asian+Fest+Pic4.jpg Community Engagement (Copy) - Make it stand out DRCT’s, Steve Byers, Lena Esposito, and Mike Whilby standing behind DRCT’s resource table and black tent on the Riverfront’s Upper Plaza. In the background: A stonewall bench with grass, trees, and a black fence, overlooking the CT highway and the CT Convention Center. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5952983059cc68ff83ce3153/76afb9f8-5995-42c4-acb1-752f391b5535/MW+DRCT+-+HBH+Pic1.jpg Community Engagement (Copy) - Make it stand out From left to right: DRCT Strategic Partnerships Manager, Mike Whilby, attendee Carmen Bravo, and DRCT Staff Attorney, Steve Byers standing behind DRCT’s resource table under a white tent. In the background: A black and brick fence situated on green grass overlooking Hartford’s Main Street with an apartment to the left, trees, a home, and a local pizza parlor across the street. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5952983059cc68ff83ce3153/c5623352-edaa-4b6d-97fa-3589b5224c99/MW+DRCT+-+CREC+%28Pic1%29.jpg Community Engagement (Copy) - Make it stand out CREC Family and Community Engagement Specialist, Roz Pace with DRCT Strategic Partnerships Manager, Mike Whilby in front of CREC’s volunteer check-in on the grounds of CREC’s headquarters in Hartford. In the background: Several individuals walking and standing at various white and colored tents that hold multiple vendors on the grounds of CREC’s headquarters. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5952983059cc68ff83ce3153/d658f327-b315-4545-a0be-51e86c1dfe2c/MW+DRCT+-+CREC+%28Pic2%29.jpg Community Engagement (Copy) - Make it stand out From left to rights: DRCT’s Mike Whilby with attendees, Onika Butler and her son, Quincy Porter standing behind DRCT’s resource table and under a white vendor tent on the grounds of CREC’s headquarters. In the background: Other attendees standing at various vendor’s resource tables under the white tent. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5952983059cc68ff83ce3153/9429338a-6851-49de-9bf0-718ebee57818/MW+DRCT+-+CREC+%28Pic3%29.jpg Community Engagement (Copy) - Make it stand out DRCT Staff Attorney, Steve Byers with CTFSN’s, Melissa Mills standing behind CTFSN’s resource table and under a white vendor tent on the grounds of CREC’s headquarters. In the background: Other attendees standing at various vendor’s resource tables under the white tent. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5952983059cc68ff83ce3153/a0ea39fe-acbe-421a-baba-ed41019934ef/MW+DRCT+-+CREC+%28Pic4%29.jpg Community Engagement (Copy) - Make it stand out DRCT’s, Mike Whilby with CREC’s Managing Director, Curtis Rodriguez-Porter, taking a photo on the grounds of CREC’s headquarters. In the background: Attendees standing and talking at various vendor tables. CREC’s glass and brick building to the left along with another building to the right and trees in the distance. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5952983059cc68ff83ce3153/c03fc301-e761-44e2-8da9-a4cbf0bd0122/MW+DRCT+-+TOC+Pic+1.jpg Community Engagement (Copy) - Make it stand out DRCT Strategic Partnerships Manager, Mike Whilby with Taste of the Caribbean President, Marva Wilks in front of DRCT’s resource table and black tent on the Riverfront’s Upper Plaza. In the background: A stonewall bench with grass, trees, and a black fence, overlooking the CT highway and the CT Convention Center. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5952983059cc68ff83ce3153/5dd95301-8eab-40da-b848-91cb913fba6b/MW+DRCT+-+TOC+Pic+2.jpg Community Engagement (Copy) - Make it stand out DRCT’s Mike Whilby and Staff Attorney, Steve Byers standing behind DRCT’s resource table and under a black tent on the Riverfront’s Upper Plaza. In the background: A green traveling cart in front of a stonewall bench with grass, trees, and a black fence, overlooking the CT highway and the CT Convention Center. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5952983059cc68ff83ce3153/9f988d5a-69a3-431c-88cb-9889ec1e333e/MW+DRCT+-+TOC+Pic+3.jpg Community Engagement (Copy) - Make it stand out DRCT’s, Mike Whilby with CT Secretary of State, Stephanie Thomas standing in front of DRCT’s resource table and black tent on the Riverfront’s Upper Plaza. In the background: A red and gray striped book bag laying on a stonewall bench with grass, trees, and a black fence, overlooking the CT highway and the CT Convention Center. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5952983059cc68ff83ce3153/05b19fe3-6e4a-4bf7-93da-6d16f3091b81/MW+DRCT+-+TOC+Pic+4.jpg Community Engagement (Copy) - Make it stand out DRCT’s, Mike Whilby with Hartford Mayor, Arunan Arulampalam, in front of DRCT’s resource table and black tent on the Riverfront’s Upper Plaza. In the background: Attendees to the right of DRCT’s tent, both standing and sitting at a stonewall bench with grass, trees, and a black fence, overlooking the CT highway and the CT Convention Center. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5952983059cc68ff83ce3153/77db88d0-ec93-4c1a-93fd-bc32ae60d67c/MW+DRCT+-+AW%26R+Pic1.jpg Community Engagement (Copy) - Make it stand out From left to right: CT Family Support Network’s volunteer, Aidan Mills and Family Support Coordinator, Melissa Mills, DRCT’s Representative Payee Reviewer, Diane Thelwell, and Staff Attorney, Steve Byers standing in front of DRCT’s black tent and resource table. In the background: Green grass on the grounds of Walnut Hill Park in New Britain. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5952983059cc68ff83ce3153/29720a55-49ec-4bf1-a4fe-46a302b293fe/MW+DRCT+-+AW%26R+Pic+2.jpg Community Engagement (Copy) - Make it stand out New Britain Board of Education Member, Tina Santana with DRCT Strategic Partnerships Manager, Mike Whilby standing in front of DRCT’s black tent and resource table by the grass and sidewalk on Walnut Hill Park. On the left side: An event attendee wearing a multi-blue tie die shirt with their right arm extended over materials on DRCT’s resource table under their black tent. In the background: Attendees sitting in chairs on the green grass of Walnut Hill Park. Vendor to the right with service goats in a pen. Trailer with cars and trucks parked to the side with apartment buildings in the back. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5952983059cc68ff83ce3153/521ad475-c614-4962-a5b5-485bbf881db2/MW+DRCT+-+AW%26R+Pic3.jpg Community Engagement (Copy) - Make it stand out DRCT Strategic Partnerships Manager, Mike Whilby with New Britain Mayoral Candidate Bobby Sanchez, standing in front of DRCT’s black tent and resource table. In the background: DRCT’s Staff Attorney, Steve Byers, standing and speaking with an attendee under DRCT’s black tent and behind their resource table. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5952983059cc68ff83ce3153/162e72b7-1377-480a-8050-4674177310ab/MW+DRCT+-+HLF+2025+Pic1.jpg Community Engagement (Copy) - Make it stand out From left to right: Taste of the Caribbean Executive Director, Leslie Perry, Latino Fest CEO, Vic Luna with Strategic Partnerships Manager, Mike Whilby standing in the middle of Dunkin’ Park’s concourse section. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5952983059cc68ff83ce3153/50d5383e-cabf-4bc3-b29d-85c2aedfd268/MW+DRCT+-+HLF+2025+Pic2.jpg Community Engagement (Copy) - Make it stand out From left to right: DRCT’s Mike Whilby, PAC President and Board Member, Lena Esposito with Staff Attorney, Steve Byers standing behind DRCT’s in Dunkin’ Park’s concourse section. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5952983059cc68ff83ce3153/78632b18-c585-4435-96c2-27e240fb5c51/MW+DRCT+-+HLF+2025+Pic3.jpg Community Engagement (Copy) - Make it stand out DRCT’s, Mike Whilby with Tim Restall, President of the Hartford Yard Goats, standing in front of DRCT’s resource table in Dunkin’ Park’s concourse section. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5952983059cc68ff83ce3153/4ae4bb40-aacc-4716-b048-fc6633e926ed/MW+DRCT+-+HLF+2025+Pic4.jpg Community Engagement (Copy) - Make it stand out Hartford Police Sergeant Steve Austin with DRCT’s Mike Whilby standing in front of DRCT’s resource table in Dunkin’ Park’s concourse section. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5952983059cc68ff83ce3153/da95abca-994e-45f3-bb35-54d5a0620c15/MW+DRCT+-+CFM+Pic1.jpg Community Engagement (Copy) - Make it stand out From left to right: Coventry Farmer’s Co-Market Manager, Heather, DRCT Strategic Partnerships Manager, Mike Whilby, and Coventry Farmer’s Co-Market Manager, Melissa standing in front of DRCT’s black tent and resource table. In the background: Multiple cars and vendor tents with attendee on the grounds of the Nathan Hale Homestead. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5952983059cc68ff83ce3153/b4a30445-aa89-4325-a697-a7804ca908c7/MW+DRCT+-+CFM+Pic2.jpg Community Engagement (Copy) - Make it stand out State Representative, Tim Ackert with DRCT Strategic Partnerships Manager, Mike Whilby standing in front of DRCT’s black tent and resource table. In the background: Multiple cars and vendor tents with attendee on the grounds of the Nathan Hale Homestead. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5952983059cc68ff83ce3153/4ea7d9a9-ddf1-4876-9ce3-e5c8a392119b/MW+DRCT+-+CFM+Pic3.jpg Community Engagement (Copy) - Make it stand out DRCT Strategic Partnerships Manager, Mike Whilby with Senator Jeff Gordon, standing under DRCT’s black tent and behind DRCT’s resource table. In the background: Multiple cars and vendor tents with attendee on the grounds of the Nathan Hale Homestead. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5952983059cc68ff83ce3153/d29e480a-4cdb-4349-b30a-edef00ad9323/MW+DRCT+-+TCI+Pic1.jpg Community Engagement (Copy) - Make it stand out Greater Hartford NAACP President, Corrie Betts with DRCT Strategic Partnerships Manager, Mike Whilby standing in front of DRCT’s black tent and resource table on Barbour Street in Hartford. In the background: Vendor table and vendor food truck along with multiple cars parked in residential driveway. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5952983059cc68ff83ce3153/8918e003-e7e2-4ae1-80e1-2c74941acb26/MW+DRCT+-+TCI+Pic2.jpg Community Engagement (Copy) - Make it stand out DRCT Strategic Partnerships Manager, Mike Whilby with Founder and Visionary of Kamora’s Cultural Corner, Kamora Herrington standing in front of DRCT’s black tent and resource table on Barbour Street in Hartford. In the background: Vendor table and vendor food truck along with multiple cars parked in residential driveway. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5952983059cc68ff83ce3153/1754069811730-0CRJ6DQA8PBIB7THF8XO/MW+DRCT+-+TCI+Pic3.jpg Community Engagement (Copy) - Make it stand out DRCT Strategic Partnerships Manager, Mike Whilby with Andrew Woods, Executive Director of Hartford Communities That Care, standing in front of DRCT’s black tent and resource table on Barbour Street in Hartford. In the background: Residential home with fence in front yard with car parked to the left side of home. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5952983059cc68ff83ce3153/1754069812091-QI1CR20TS9NQCZLD67A3/MW+DRCT+-+TCI+Pic4.jpg Community Engagement (Copy) - Make it stand out DRCT Staff Attorney, Steve Byers https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5952983059cc68ff83ce3153/4abe47d6-e708-4042-a03a-5425e405a32a/MW+DRCT+-+CAA+Day+Pic1.jpg Community Engagement (Copy) - Make it stand out DRCT Strategic Partnerships Manager, Mike Whilby with attendee, Jake Harmon, Peace Love & ACCESSibility’s Alex Bode, and Founder, Mary Caruso photographed in front of DRCT’s resource table at Mary and Alex’ home in north Branford. In the background: Vendors standing at their North Branford Conservative Trust tent with a tan house behind them. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5952983059cc68ff83ce3153/e541ce62-064e-4ebc-b83b-309ba7bc066a/MW+DRCT+-+CAA+Day+Pic2.jpg Community Engagement (Copy) - Make it stand out DRCT Strategic Partnerships Manager, Mike Whilby holding an orange DRCT advocacy file folder with CTFSN’s Family Support Coordinator and DRCT PAC President & Board Member, Lena Esposito standing in front of DRCT’s resource table with a patio red umbrella. In the background: Mary and Alex’ tan house with flowers and bushes on the side. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5952983059cc68ff83ce3153/fa4d7d5d-355c-4da4-bec1-c1ad0f6e38d2/MW+DRCT+-+CAA+Day+Pic3.jpg Community Engagement (Copy) - Make it stand out DRCT’s Litigation Attorney, Sheldon Toubman with Strategic Partnerships Manager, Mike Whilby, standing in front of DRCT’s resource table with a patio red umbrella. In the background: Mary and Alex’ tan house with flowers and bushes on the side. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5952983059cc68ff83ce3153/973287f1-2264-4c96-86e7-5bd56e21a443/MW+DRCT+-+Ujima+Pic1.jpg Community Engagement (Copy) - Make it stand out State Representative John Santanella with DRCT’s Strategic Partnerships Manager, Mike Whilby standing behind DRCT’s resource table under a black tent outside on the Enfield Town Green. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5952983059cc68ff83ce3153/a1e78281-0e06-4a48-b62e-5d788a1675f4/MW+DRCT+-+Ujima+Pic2.jpg Community Engagement (Copy) - Make it stand out White sign promoting Ujima African American Alliance Juneteenth Festival at the entrance of Enfield Town Green. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5952983059cc68ff83ce3153/5973d29c-41f8-4fb7-8b54-809c7d3c3cb7/MW+DRCT+-+Ujima+Pic3.jpg Community Engagement (Copy) - Make it stand out From left to right: CTFSN’s Family Support Coordinator and DRCT PAC President & Board Member, Lena Esposito, DRCT’s Strategic Partnerships Manager, Mike Whilby and CTFSN’s Family Support Coordinator Melissa Mills standing behind DRCT’s resource table under a black tent outside on the Enfield Town Green. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5952983059cc68ff83ce3153/cc6e5370-2b84-45ad-b98c-1355e604c5a8/MW+DRCT+-+Ujima+Pic4.jpg Community Engagement (Copy) - Make it stand out DRCT’s Strategic Partnerships Manager, Mike Whilby and Ujima African American Alliance Chairperson, Chad Woodyard standing in front of DRCT’s resource table and black tent. In the background: CTFSN’s Family Support Coordinator and DRCT PAC President & Board Member, Lena Esposito sitting behind DRCT’s resource table under a black tent outside on the Enfield Town Green. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5952983059cc68ff83ce3153/0f6c789d-78de-4260-9ead-a6e8fed352d1/MW+DRCT+-+Walk4H+%28Pic1%29.jpg Community Engagement (Copy) - Make it stand out DRCT Strategic Partnerships Manager, Mike Whilby with DRCT and CT Association of the Deaf (CAD) Board Member, Luisa Soboleski standing in front of DRCT’s resource table at Dunkin’ Park concourse. In the background: DRCT Staff Attorney, Steve Byers standing behind DRCT’s resource table at Dunkin’ Park concourse. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5952983059cc68ff83ce3153/90684e9e-6486-49d5-a37f-984233bd1b33/MW+DRCT+-+Walk4H+%28Pic2%29.jpg Community Engagement (Copy) - Make it stand out DRCT Strategic Partnerships Manager, Mike Whilby with CT Association of the Deaf (CAD) Member, Jessica Tanner standing in front of DRCT’s resource table at Dunkin’ Park concourse. In the background: DRCT Staff Attorney, Steve Byers standing behind DRCT’s resource table while using his phone at Dunkin’ Park concourse. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5952983059cc68ff83ce3153/3dc5e21b-ffef-4b7b-aeb0-ce945fa3b3ad/MW+DRCT+-+Walk4H+%28Pic3%29.jpg Community Engagement (Copy) - Make it stand out DRCT’s Staff Attorney, Steve Byers, Strategic Partnerships Manager, Mike Whilby, with alum/volunteer Jim Welsh standing together in front of Walk4Hearing custom billboard with multicolored balloons stacked on both sides. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5952983059cc68ff83ce3153/8a8b04ec-fef4-41d7-aa5b-1e60aa4408ca/MW+DRCT+-+CHF+Pic1.jpg Community Engagement (Copy) - Make it stand out Make the Road CT’s Community Education Coordinator, Yajaira Garay with DRCT’s Strategic Partnerships Manager, Mike Whilby standing behind DRCT’s resource table inside the Service Employees international Union (SEIU), Local 32BJ community room. In the background: A couple of vendors sitting at their respective resource tables. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5952983059cc68ff83ce3153/bc6ed58b-7efd-4fea-a5c4-6f9ca887324d/MW+DRCT+-+CHF+Pic2.jpg Community Engagement (Copy) - Make it stand out DRCT’s Strategic Partnerships Manager, Mike Whilby with Staff Attorney, Steve Byers sitting behind DRCT’s resource table inside SEIU’s community room. In the background: A vendor sitting at a resource table near a wall with open vendor resource tables on each side. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5952983059cc68ff83ce3153/ae8957c7-6a78-4310-9a5f-fe9cbfb9a91d/MW+DRCT+-+CHF+Pic3.jpg Community Engagement (Copy) - Make it stand out DRCT’s Strategic Partnerships Manager, Mike Whilby with CCAR’s Volunteer Manager of the Hartford Recovery Community Center, Geraldo Rivera sitting behind CCAR’s resource table inside SEIU’s community room. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5952983059cc68ff83ce3153/df2dca6c-94fd-492f-8e1d-70138b080538/MW+DRCT+-+CHF+Pic4.jpg Community Engagement (Copy) - Make it stand out From left to right: DRCT’s Strategic Partnerships Manager, Mike Whilby CCAR’s Volunteer Manager of the Hartford Recovery Community Center, Geraldo Rivera, Hartford Community, Hartford Healthcare Community Case Manager, Keishla Rodriguez with Emergency Response Team (CERT) Lead, Rhonda Leonard standing behind CCAR’s resource table by the wall inside SEIU’s community room. In the background: On the left - Door with green Exit sign. To the right, a vendor sat and talked at resource table. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5952983059cc68ff83ce3153/ea49dccc-8578-4ae1-907d-bc69ffd1ff9b/MW+DRCT+-+MPF+%28pic1%29.jpg Community Engagement (Copy) - Make it stand out DRCT Staff Attorney, Steve Byers standing behind DRCT’s resource table under a tent outside on Middletown’s South Green. In the background: Several attendees standing and talking at multiple vendor tents on Middletown’s South Green surrounded by trees and office buildings across the street. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5952983059cc68ff83ce3153/f6ad09f1-884f-4590-be6d-b9e76e319d2e/MW+DRCT+-+MPF+%28pic2%29.jpg Community Engagement (Copy) - Make it stand out DRCT Alum, Jim Welsh holding with both hands a red DRCT informational folder while standing behind DRCT’s resource table under a tent outside on Middletown’s South Green. In the background: Several attendees standing and talking at multiple vendor tents on Middletown’s South Green surrounded by trees and office buildings across the street. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5952983059cc68ff83ce3153/08b998db-6421-49f8-88b5-4b501305d111/MW+DRCT+-+MPF+%28pic3%29.jpg Community Engagement (Copy) - Make it stand out DRCT’s Strategic Partnerships Manager, Mike Whilby with Advocate, Tom Cosker standing behind DRCT’s resource table under a tent outside on Middletown’s South Green. In the background: Several attendees standing and talking at multiple vendor tents on Middletown’s South Green surrounded by trees and office buildings across the street. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5952983059cc68ff83ce3153/118eb176-ca37-49ba-a787-c7c9eb704bd1/MW+DRCT+-+MPTN+Pic1.jpg Community Engagement (Copy) - Make it stand out From left to right: MPTN Project Director of the Good Medicine Project, Kristen Newell, DRCT’s Strategic Partnerships Manager Mike Whilby, and MPTN Tribal Councilor, Michele Scott standing behind DRCT’s resource table in the Mashantucket Community Center Gymnasium. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5952983059cc68ff83ce3153/d9603866-c12c-4377-9865-fb48f0bc78ec/MW+DRCT+-+MPTN+Pic2.jpg Community Engagement (Copy) - Make it stand out MPTN Elders Council Vice Chairman, Herb “Half-Crow” Boyd and DRCT’s Strategic Partnerships Manager Mike Whilby standing in front of DRCT’s resource table in the Mashantucket Community Center Gymnasium. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5952983059cc68ff83ce3153/86456483-3a2e-49cd-8548-4fead7d1d284/MW+DRCT+-+CERT+Pic1.jpg Community Engagement (Copy) - Make it stand out DRCT’s Staff Attorney Steve Byers and Strategic Partnerships Manager Mike Whilby, sitting at the front table in a community room at the Hartford Public Safety Complex. Mike is speaking to members of the CERT team who are sitting in multiple rows of tables in the background. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5952983059cc68ff83ce3153/bf43cef8-a210-4c5f-9a80-7bc9a3579e50/MW+DRCT+-+CERT+Pic2.jpg Community Engagement (Copy) - Make it stand out From left to right: Several members of the CERT team listening to DRCT’s presentation while sitting in multiple rows of tables in a community room. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5952983059cc68ff83ce3153/17e75318-4a9c-4dd2-aca6-5a5321479da4/MW+DRCT+-+CERT+Pic3.jpg Community Engagement (Copy) - Make it stand out From left to right: Hartford Fire Special Services Unit Lt. Graves, DRCT’s Strategic Partnerships Manager Mike Whilby, Staff Attorney Steve Byers, and CERT’s Team Lead Rhonda Leonard standing in the lobby of the Hartford Public Safety Complex against the Information and Custodian offices. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5952983059cc68ff83ce3153/52caf664-147e-40e2-952c-3e291790b53a/MW+DRCT+-+IDD+pic1.jpg Community Engagement (Copy) - Make it stand out DRCT Staff Attorney Steve Byers, standing behind DRCT’s resource table while discussing informational advocacy materials with DDS Self-Advocate Coordinator, Varian Salters. In the background: A brown wooded house on the grounds of Camp Harkness. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5952983059cc68ff83ce3153/a8da305b-6227-402f-b432-2ac2cec0b06e/MW+DRCT+-+IDD+pic2.jpg Community Engagement (Copy) - Make it stand out DRCT Staff Attorney Steve Byers with CTFSN Family Support Coordinator and DRCT PAC President & Board Member, Lena Esposito standing behind DRCT’s resource table. In the background: A brown wooded house on the grounds of Camp Harkness. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5952983059cc68ff83ce3153/30e483ac-e018-4c53-a06f-10ad3cb2e055/MW+DRCT+-+NHFS%2BF+%28pic1%29.jpg Community Engagement (Copy) - Make it stand out CTFSN Family Support Coordinator and DRCT PAC President & Board Member, Lena Esposito with DRCT Strategic Partnerships Manager Mike Whilby, standing behind DRCT’s resource table. In the background: Houses, boats, and trees across the Quinnipiac River and walking trail. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5952983059cc68ff83ce3153/5947853e-55ad-4ca3-b2d0-8ccc1b29d2c7/MW+DRCT+-+NHFS%2BF+%28pic2%29.jpg Community Engagement (Copy) - Make it stand out 11th Senate District Senator, Martin Looney with DRCT Strategic Partnerships Manager Mike Whilby, standing in front of DRCT’s resource table. In the background: Houses, boats, and trees across the Quinnipiac River and walking trail. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5952983059cc68ff83ce3153/91f06a89-99ad-406a-87e0-836e806cf745/MW+DRCT+-+NHFS%2BF+%28pic3%29.jpg Community Engagement (Copy) - Make it stand out DRCT Strategic Partnerships Manager Mike Whilby, standing behind DRCT’s resource table while discussing informational advocacy materials to a family. In the background: Houses, boats, and trees across the Quinnipiac River and walking trail. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5952983059cc68ff83ce3153/399747c5-e41d-465e-9740-00f47cff9c32/MW+DRCT+-+WTT+%28pic1%29.jpg Community Engagement (Copy) - Make it stand out From left to right: CCAR’s WRCC Volunteer Manager, Kelly Mills, Manager, John Schwartz, and DRCT Strategic Partnerships Manager Mike Whilby, standing behind both CCAR and DRCT’s resource table. In the background: Attendees walking on sidewalk in front of CCAR’s Recovery Community Center building. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5952983059cc68ff83ce3153/017f2240-5f39-4503-9f8b-f9659024fea9/MW+DRCT+-+WTT+%28pic2%29.jpg Community Engagement (Copy) - Make it stand out Sitting from left to right: CCAR’s Volunteer, Paul and WRCC Volunteer Manager, Kelly Mills. Standing in the back from left to right: CCAR’s Volunteers, Ken, JuJu, Daniel, with DRCT Strategic Partnerships Manager Mike Whilby standing behind CCAR’s resource table. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5952983059cc68ff83ce3153/fb492e66-b08e-4f8e-b0b9-3019888035f4/MW+DRCT+-+WTT+%28pic3%29.jpg Community Engagement (Copy) - Make it stand out CCAR’s Lead Recovery Coach – Emergency Department Program, David Santiago and DRCT Strategic Partnerships Manager Mike Whilby standing out on Main Street in Willimantic. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5952983059cc68ff83ce3153/bed58119-17e4-4628-b39d-32bd8f1fe691/MW+DRCT+-+WTT+%28pic4%29.jpg Community Engagement (Copy) - Make it stand out CCAR’s Volunteer, Cynthia, WRCC Young People & Family Services Manager, TJ Aitken, with DRCT Strategic Partnerships Manager Mike Whilby, standing on sidewalk in front of CCAR’s Recovery Community Center building. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5952983059cc68ff83ce3153/57c23b3a-fe5c-4d8e-b303-f631006313b8/MW+DRCT+-+MPSTE+Pic1.jpg Community Engagement (Copy) - Make it stand out DRCT Former Board Member, Lisa Nee and Strategic Partnerships Manager Mike Whilby, standing behind DRCT’s resource table in Meriden’s Public Library Community Room. In the background are multiple vendors sitting and standing at their resource tables. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5952983059cc68ff83ce3153/6a9f8cea-63ed-466c-b53e-e11cd4c4c7cc/MW+DRCT+-+MPSTE+Pic2.jpg Community Engagement (Copy) - Make it stand out From left to right: CTFSN Family Support Coordinator and DRCT PAC President & Board Member, Lena Esposito with DRCT Strategic Partnerships Manager Mike Whilby, standing behind DRCT’s resource table in Meriden’s Public Library Community Room. In the background are multiple vendors sitting and standing at their resource tables. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5952983059cc68ff83ce3153/b2600e2c-6fa3-4d8c-890b-0a5078bbc4c5/MW+DRCT+-+SERC+%28pic1%29.jpg Community Engagement (Copy) - Make it stand out SERC Project Specialist, Heather Dawes with DRCT Strategic Partnerships Manager Mike Whilby, standing behind DRCT’s resource table. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5952983059cc68ff83ce3153/ccacac41-e01e-4005-b140-53e84164eb77/MW+DRCT+-+SERC+%28pic2%29.jpg Community Engagement (Copy) - Make it stand out Carrot Top’s Sweet Potato Treats Owner, Yalonda Hart with DRCT Strategic Partnerships Manager Mike Whilby, standing behind both vendor tables. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5952983059cc68ff83ce3153/85449192-b293-4ea4-bfb8-8a771b8af61a/MW+DRCT+-+MMHF+Pic1.jpg Community Engagement (Copy) - Make it stand out From left to right: DRCT’s Staff Attorney, Steve Byers, Strategic Partnerships Manager Mike Whilby, CCAR’s Board of Directors President, Barbara McClane, and Middletown Mayor, Ben Florsheim, standing behind DRCT’s resource table at Harbor Park. In the background, there are attendees standing around a blue vendor tent, trees, a gated trail, and A backdrop of the Connecticut River. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5952983059cc68ff83ce3153/5c5741f0-330c-4e08-9958-7b7e8d37d925/MW+DRCT+-+MMHF+Pic2.jpg Community Engagement (Copy) - Make it stand out From left to right: DRCT’s Staff Attorney, Steve Byers, CCAR’s Board of Directors President, Barbara McClane, Middletown State Representative Kai Belton, and DRCT Strategic Partnerships Manager Mike Whilby, standing behind DRCT’s resource table at Harbor Park. In the background, there are attendees standing around a blue vendor tent, trees, a gated trail, and a backdrop of the Connecticut River. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5952983059cc68ff83ce3153/7c8bdfc1-bbb8-4fa8-85b9-87019ab111ce/MW+DRCT+-+CPA+pic+1.jpg Community Engagement (Copy) - Make it stand out DRCT’s Representative Payee Reviewer, Todd Jediny and Strategic Partnerships Manager, Mike Whilby, standing behind DRCT’s resource table at Community Partners in Action’s outdoor lot. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5952983059cc68ff83ce3153/048832af-ba6f-4d24-8472-2e9a92f04eee/MW+DRCT+-+CPA+pic+2.jpg Community Engagement (Copy) - Make it stand out Attendee, Monica Gonzalez speaking to DRCT’s Representative Payee Reviewer, Todd Jediny at DRCT’s resource table at Community Partners in Action’s outdoor lot. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5952983059cc68ff83ce3153/f9cd9f7a-22a4-4c03-a68e-183fe317d110/MW+DRCT+-+CPA+pic+3.jpg Community Engagement (Copy) - Make it stand out From left to right: CPA – Hartford Reentry Welcome Center Program Manager, Danielle Morelli, DRCT Strategic Partnerships Manager Mike Whilby, and CPA’s Robin Ledbetter standing behind DRCT’s resource table at Community Partners in Action’s outdoor lot. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5952983059cc68ff83ce3153/1746456680775-OD03GMK1411TLCL2N3E8/MW+DRCT+-+A%2BEF+Pic1.jpg Community Engagement (Copy) - Make it stand out Social Chase, Inc. Founder and President, Helen Taylor and DRCT Strategic Partnerships Manager, Mike Whilby, standing behind DRCT’s resource table. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5952983059cc68ff83ce3153/1746456680021-6SGNSP453V3719RBV5WY/MW+DRCT+-+A%2BEF+Pic2.jpg Community Engagement (Copy) - Make it stand out DRCT’s Strategic Partnerships Manager, Mike Whilby and Board Member, Andrew Arboe sitting behind DRCT’s resource table. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5952983059cc68ff83ce3153/18c39a74-8a68-4685-b00f-adea2b34bf75/MW+DRCT+-+A%2BEF+Pic3.jpg Community Engagement (Copy) - Make it stand out CTFSN Adrianna Ramirez, DRCT Mike Whilby, Sun, Moon & Stars, Inc Founder/President, Christine Faressa, and CTFSN, Yury Cruz standing behind Sun, Moon & Stars, Inc’s banner, and resource table. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5952983059cc68ff83ce3153/2bef63b0-3e50-43de-83f3-0f8b833fab2d/MW+DRCT+-+CTFSN+pic+%231.jpg Community Engagement (Copy) - Make it stand out From left to right: CTFSN Board President, Ken Cabral, CTFSN’s Family Coordinators Lena Esposito and Rachel Keesler, DRCT Strategic Partnerships Manager, Mike Whilby, CTFSN’s Family Coordinator Yury Cruz, Executive Director, Adrianna Ramirez, and CT Family Coordinator Melissa Mills standing behind CTFSN’s podium. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5952983059cc68ff83ce3153/fc7aeed7-e609-4d42-b2eb-13a61109a973/MW+DRCT+-+CTFSN+pic+%232.jpg Community Engagement (Copy) - Make it stand out From left to right: Session Presenter, Mariana Serrano, DRCT Strategic Partnerships Manager, Mike Whilby and Session Presenter, Cynthia Melendez standing behind DRCT’s resource table. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5952983059cc68ff83ce3153/915b7e79-6ea8-449f-ac61-5e4cafd687d0/MW+DRCT+-+CTFSN+pic+%233.jpg Community Engagement (Copy) - Make it stand out From left to right: SILC Executive Director, Molly Cole, DRCT Strategic Partnerships Manager Mike Whilby holding green DRCT folder in left hand, and Michele DuBois, SILC Office Administrator/Data Coordinator standing behind DRCT’s resource table. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5952983059cc68ff83ce3153/c2240f8a-fb2d-40fe-b7b9-4ed6388e91e2/MW+DRCT+-+UConn+Deaf+Fest+Pic2.jpg Community Engagement (Copy) - Make it stand out DRCT and CT Association of the Deaf (CAD) Board Member, Luisa Soboleski with DRCT Strategic Partnerships Manager, Mike Whilby standing behind DRCT’s resource table. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5952983059cc68ff83ce3153/ce386b2f-f6ea-473b-81e1-bdfe79a221a1/MW+DRCT+-+UConn+Deaf+Fest+Pic1.jpg Community Engagement (Copy) - Make it stand out DRCT Strategic Partnerships Manager, Mike Whilby with UConn American Sign Language President, Robyn Maytas standing behind DRCT’s resource table. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5952983059cc68ff83ce3153/94ea3e14-9740-4539-883f-60997ea5be3f/MW+DRCT+-+UConn+Deaf+Fest+Pic3.jpg Community Engagement (Copy) - Make it stand out From left to right: Former DRCT Advocate, Marissa Rivera, CT Association of the Deaf (CAD) Member, Jessica Tanner with DRCT Strategic Partnerships Manager Mike Whilby, standing behind DRCT’s resource table. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5952983059cc68ff83ce3153/a149168d-4db5-4168-86fd-a54697f44777/MW+DRCT+-+NSEPTO+Pic2.jpg Community Engagement (Copy) - Make it stand out DRCT Strategic Partnerships Manager, Mike Whilby and CT Family Support Network (CTFSN) Family Support Coordinator, Melissa Mills standing behind CTFSN’s resource table. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5952983059cc68ff83ce3153/63ab936b-d29f-4e73-9100-8c91eee1768c/MW+DRCT+-+NSEPTO+Pic1.jpg Community Engagement (Copy) - Make it stand out Newington SEPTO Executive Director, Diana Lamenzo and DRCT Strategic Partnerships Manager, Mike Whilby standing behind DRCT’s resource table. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5952983059cc68ff83ce3153/106e7523-01b3-438d-b734-9eb4e4b75fbe/MW+DRCT+-+NSEPTO+Pic3.jpg Community Engagement (Copy) - Make it stand out Sun, Moon & Stars, Inc Founder/President, Christine Faressa and DRCT Strategic Partnerships Manager, Mike Whilby, standing behind DRCT’s resource table. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5952983059cc68ff83ce3153/f7db7701-2b4e-45dc-a9b6-e05a1e1b4c24/MW+DRCT+-+Our+JOS+Pic1.jpg Community Engagement (Copy) - Make it stand out Our Journey of Sight President and Founder, Rich Howard and DRCT Strategic Partnerships Manager, Mike Whilby standing behind DRCT’s resource table. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5952983059cc68ff83ce3153/be88a3d5-181f-44dc-8785-6c890f826d12/MW+DRCT+-+Our+JOS+Pic2.jpg Community Engagement (Copy) - Make it stand out From left to right: DRCT Strategic Partnerships Manager, Mike Whilby, standing with Our Journey of Sight members, Marilyn Wenzel, and Rich Howard behind DRCT’s resource table. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5952983059cc68ff83ce3153/4d52ee6d-d9e5-45b2-92ae-dca53ea57dc3/MW+DRCT+-+Yale+ASL_Pic1.jpg Community Engagement (Copy) - Make it stand out DRCT Strategic Partnerships Manager, Mike Whilby with Yale University Lector, American Sign – Language ASL Program Coordinator in the Department of Linguistics, Julia Silvestri with child posing for photo on left front side of DRCT resource table. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5952983059cc68ff83ce3153/d895aefc-f467-4f0e-8007-a777863fb0f2/MW+DRCT+-+Yale+ASL_Pic2.jpg Community Engagement (Copy) - Make it stand out DRCT Strategic Partnerships Manager, Mike Whilby standing with CT Family Support Network (CTFSN) Family Support Coordinator and DRCT PAC President + Board member, Lena Esposito on left front side of DRCT resource table. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5952983059cc68ff83ce3153/9c18837f-05ca-4601-b19d-34a8712e3176/MW+DRCT+-+Yale+ASL_+Pic3.jpg Community Engagement (Copy) - Make it stand out From left to right: Cosign Interpreting ASL Interpreter, Maeve Gavigan Skelly, DRCT Strategic Partnerships Manager, Mike Whilby, and Cosign Interpreting ASL Interpreter, Sharla Roy, standing behind Cosign Interpreting resource table. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5952983059cc68ff83ce3153/1751997522453-H743W0OC9N0RINZJ1K9G/DRCT+MW+-+TAF+Pic2.jpg Community Engagement (Copy) - 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Make it stand out DRCT Strategic Partnerships Manager, Mike Whilby and Christine Lai, Co-founder and Executive Director of S.E.L.F. standing behind DRCT’s resource table with other vendors and attendees talking to one another in the far background. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5952983059cc68ff83ce3153/43d7f4e5-98ae-4932-862e-c1a39c5ff692/MW+DRCT+-+SELF+RF_Pic2.jpg Community Engagement (Copy) - Make it stand out DRCT Strategic Partnerships Manager, Mike Whilby with former DRCT Board member, Lisa Nee standing in front of DRCT’s resource table. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5952983059cc68ff83ce3153/78cb4f80-86b5-4d16-9688-d045d62012e1/MW+DRCT+-+EPS_Pic1.jpg Community Engagement (Copy) - Make it stand out DRCT Strategic Partnerships Manager, Mike Whilby and TEC Transition Coordinator, Megan Gale https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5952983059cc68ff83ce3153/7cc5f71a-5c89-4941-8db7-862bf743b717/MW+DRCT+-+EPS_Pic3.jpg Community Engagement (Copy) - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5952983059cc68ff83ce3153/e34d96c6-2fad-4e24-8138-3b204f5b4074/MW+DRCT+-+EPS_Pic2.jpg Community Engagement (Copy) - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5952983059cc68ff83ce3153/1736291817829-PGB7YY0R0824PHOT1QHB/MW+DRCT+-+Year+End+Pic1.jpg Community Engagement (Copy) - Middletown PrideFEST: June 2024 (Copy) From left to right: DRCT Alum, Jim Welsh, Strategic Partnerships Manager, Mike Whilby and Staff Attorney, Steve Byers standing behind DRCT’s resource table under a tent. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5952983059cc68ff83ce3153/1736291817408-HO9UKC2MJ8GQZPIWM2JZ/MW+DRCT+-+Year+End+Pic2.jpg Community Engagement (Copy) - Juneteenth 2024 Festival – Hosted by Ujima African American Alliance (Copy) From left to right: DRCT’s Alum Siobhan Morgan, Disability Rights Connecticut’s Representative Payee, Todd Jediny, Strategic Partnerships Manager, Mike Whilby, Ujima Chairperson, Chad Woodyard, and DRCT Alum, Jim Welsh. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5952983059cc68ff83ce3153/1736291826302-IIY1FG8L87NUK1IEX6FY/MW+DRCT+-+Year+End+Pic3.jpg Community Engagement (Copy) - 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Juneteenth 2024 Festival – Hosted by Ujima African American Alliance (Copy) From left to right: DRCT’s Alum Siobhan Morgan, Disability Rights Connecticut’s Representative Payee, Todd Jediny, Strategic Partnerships Manager, Mike Whilby, Ujima Chairperson, Chad Woodyard, and DRCT Alum, Jim Welsh. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5952983059cc68ff83ce3153/1736291826302-IIY1FG8L87NUK1IEX6FY/MW+DRCT+-+Year+End+Pic3.jpg 2024 Community Engagement - Schemitzun: Feast of Green Corn and Dance: August 2024 (Copy) DRCT’s Siobhan Morgan and Strategic Partnerships Manager, Mike Whilby standing next to traditional Schemitzun banner at the Mashantucket Cultural Grounds on the Mashantucket Pequot Reservation. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5952983059cc68ff83ce3153/1736291806307-XNV67YI70KX8WZKYMPTX/Candidates+Forum.jpg 2024 Community Engagement - Candidate's Forum on Disability Issues: October 2024 (Copy) From left to right: Staff Attorney Steve Byers, Advocate Tom Cosker, Senior Advocate Jennifer Jenkins, Strategic Partnerships Manager Mike Whilby. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5952983059cc68ff83ce3153/1733248971356-O9GGF0055I717Q2C584V/MW+DRCT+-+Yale+ASL_Pic1.jpg 2024 Community Engagement DRCT Strategic Partnerships Manager, Mike Whilby with Yale University Lector, American Sign – Language ASL Program Coordinator in the Department of Linguistics, Julia Silvestri posing for photo in front of DRCT resource table. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5952983059cc68ff83ce3153/1733248972842-WHR2T6KURU2M46JPE2V3/MW+DRCT+-+Yale+ASL_Pic4.jpg 2024 Community Engagement DRCT Strategic Partnerships Manager, Mike Whilby with Member of CT Association of the Deaf (CAD), Jessica Tanner standing behind CAD resource table. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5952983059cc68ff83ce3153/1733248715877-26HZRW6VFE8OWNIGHXJ6/MW%2BDRCT%2B-%2BAIA%2BPic2.jpg 2024 Community Engagement PAC member, Karen Healy, DRCT Strategic Partnerships Manager, Mike Whilby, and PAC President, Lena Esposito posing for photo at table. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5952983059cc68ff83ce3153/1733248735561-IXP4PJNET768VLTCV7LH/MW%2BDRCT%2B-%2BAIA%2BPic3.jpg 2024 Community Engagement DRCT Strategic Partnerships Manager, Mike Whilby, PAC President, Lena Esposito, with husband, Ed Esposito standing on outside brick patio with pond and trees in the background. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5952983059cc68ff83ce3153/1733248751793-0BPEA959LURMWEVD5JUO/MW%2BDRCT-%2BAIA%2BPic1.jpg 2024 Community Engagement PAC member, Karen Healy and PAC President, Lena Esposito with husband, Ed Esposito standing behind table in banquet room. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5952983059cc68ff83ce3153/1733254331444-Y4ZU5RXF5EMGZBI4M3CR/MW+DRCT+-+NFB+Pic1.jpg 2024 Community Engagement DRCT Strategic Partnerships Manager, Mike Whilby standing behind a podium speaking to NFB attendees in hotel conference room. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5952983059cc68ff83ce3153/1733254336363-30U5DK3FSLZBQSARY9OE/MW+DRCT+-+NFB+Pic2.jpg 2024 Community Engagement National Association of Blind Students (NABS) Representative, Lauren Altman with guide dog, NFB National Representative Director of Public Relations, Chris Danielson, DRCT Strategic Partnerships Manager, Mike Whilby, President of Blind at Heart (NJ Affiliate), Linda Melendez, and NFB State President, Maryanne Melley with guide dog, standing in front of black conference room tables. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5952983059cc68ff83ce3153/1733254337997-RAOZGLU7QCZYED8UM8M7/MW+DRCT+-+NFB+Pic3.jpg 2024 Community Engagement NFB 2nd Vice-President - 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Community Engagement - SERC Dismantling Systemic Racism 2024 (Copy) Disability Rights Connecticut Strategic Partnerships Manager, Mike Whilby with Steve Profitt, SERC’s Director of Special Education Programs. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5952983059cc68ff83ce3153/1715708419687-U7TAC7XYZPE3JTQX4VCS/MW+DRCT+-+SERC+Pic4.jpg 2024 Community Engagement - SERC Dismantling Systemic Racism 2024 (Copy) Disability Rights Connecticut’s Strategic Partnerships Manager, Mike Whilby, with Mariana Serrano, Director of Diversity & Social Impact, The Connection Inc., along with one of her student interns. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5952983059cc68ff83ce3153/1715708420083-1M4D48UIAO7FEJNZQYAH/MW+DRCT+-+SERC+Pic5.jpg 2024 Community Engagement - SERC Dismantling Systemic Racism 2024 (Copy) Disability Rights Connecticut’s Staff Attorney Gina Teixeira speaking with an attendee at DRCT’s resource table. 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Engagement - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5952983059cc68ff83ce3153/946d5ea5-51d4-48ce-96e6-10e729406896/PXL_20240316_140605377%7E2.jpg 2024 Community Engagement - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://www.disrightsct.org/community-engagement-2023 daily 0.75 2026-01-26 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5952983059cc68ff83ce3153/bf6d34f0-4b1e-4b26-9489-bec8fe7da4cb/Screen%2BShot%2B2022-08-19%2Bat%2B11.24.28%2BAM.jpg 2023 Community Engagement - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5952983059cc68ff83ce3153/9e127d1f-8b75-4686-92ad-7411a75a852a/SDM+Summit+1+11.9.23.jpg 2023 Community Engagement - Make it stand out presentation by Attorney Jonathan Martinis, Esq., J.D. 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Oak Hill; Dr. James Conroy; Mike Whilby, DRCT’s Strategic Partnerships Manager; Jean Bowen, Social Justice Advocate; Mike Demicco of Farmington, Unionville, CT State Representative. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5952983059cc68ff83ce3153/1696366144086-EQNK6IGS1KTQSN7CQFS2/MW+DRCT+-+SDB+pic1.jpg 2023 Community Engagement DRCT’s Strategic Partnerships Manager, Mike Whilby stands smiling (on the right side) with Donna M. Dognin, Co-Founder/Executive Director of Veterans Strong Community Center, Inc in front of DRCT resource table with two individuals sitting at a table to the right of them. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5952983059cc68ff83ce3153/1696366145274-OIFVCLZD20CNVK02MNMG/MW+DRCT+-+SDB+pic2.jpg 2023 Community Engagement Group of individuals standing and sitting at several rows of vendor tables while talking and checking out program materials, clothing items and household supplies. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5952983059cc68ff83ce3153/1696366145594-PGVM7HRYLF7L49MYJFJP/MW+DRCT+-+SDB+pic3.jpg 2023 Community Engagement DRCT’s Staff Attorney, Steve Byers sitting down smiling behind DRCT housing clinic table. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5952983059cc68ff83ce3153/cc86f764-587e-4662-b565-8456d310bb65/MW+DRCT+-+CTCA+pic1.jpg 2023 Community Engagement - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5952983059cc68ff83ce3153/5b2dddcd-05e7-4bcf-a419-2aa08208cdf1/MW+DRCT+-+CTCA+pic2.jpg 2023 Community Engagement - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5952983059cc68ff83ce3153/45b90505-dce0-4714-ad61-9db54c30b66b/MW+DRCT+-+BLF+pic1.jpg 2023 Community Engagement - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5952983059cc68ff83ce3153/5e6e3a6e-9d3f-4e80-adb4-1ab48fcf6bfe/MW+DRCT+-+BLFpic2.jpg 2023 Community Engagement - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5952983059cc68ff83ce3153/1694637291405-NJPMQA5IFZN4TH3X8OXD/AOE_1_8.25.23.jpg 2023 Community Engagement https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5952983059cc68ff83ce3153/1694637292211-Z3J5VVPTJHZUUOSEVWFY/AoE_2_8.25.23.jpg 2023 Community Engagement https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5952983059cc68ff83ce3153/1694638644730-LU9FUBZ5O21ZR6NR3YBC/MW+DRCT+-+AF+Pic1.jpg 2023 Community Engagement An event photo from the Riverfront Dragon Boat + Asian Festival that shows nine vendor tents set up on the left side of the Mortensen Riverfront Plaza and one face painting vendor tent on the right side on a cloudy day. People can be seen walking along the plaza, eating and talking with one another. Other people are sitting on a stone bench to the right of the plaza that edges around the grassy part of the plaza. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5952983059cc68ff83ce3153/1694638644325-O6TZ2B5KHUR4UZZ4HZDI/MW+DRCT+-+AF+pic2.jpg 2023 Community Engagement DRCT alum and volunteer Siobhan Morgan at the DRCT resource table talking with a man wearing a blue cap, red sweatshirt and black shorts, who is resting his right arm on the DRCT table, and his left hand is holding onto his walker that has wheels on it. As they are talking, eight individuals start to walk up close to the DRCT table while on the Mortensen Riverfront Plaza. DRCT Lead Investigator, Jim Welsh is to the left of Siobhan Morgan under the DRCT black tent going through some materials on the first DRCT table, making sure they do not blow away due to the wind. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5952983059cc68ff83ce3153/1694638646746-QEDQYG60ZUE0FS0QTFQF/MW+DRCT+-+AF+Pic3.jpg 2023 Community Engagement DRCT’s Strategic Partnerships Manager, Mike Whilby and Lead Investigator, Jim Welsh stand smiling under the DRCT black tent while talking to two event attendees at the DRCT resource table. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5952983059cc68ff83ce3153/1694637523709-39R46C3R8AB1EP7DLP4I/MW+DRCT+-+CREC+pic1.jpg 2023 Community Engagement - Image 1 CREC (Copy) DRCT’s PAC member, Char Dornne Bussue (on the left), Strategic Partnerships Manager, Mike Whilby (center), and PAC member, Lena Esposito (on the right), standing and smiling behind both DRCT tables, while all three hug each other and pose for a picture under a tent at the CREC Annual Back-to-School Block Party Event. 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