Latest Updates

DRCT advocates to expand opportunities for Competitive Integrated Employment for people with IDD

In April 2025, the Connecticut Department of Developmental Services (DDS) and the Connecticut Bureau of Rehabilitation (BRS) published a CT Employment Systems Transformation Plan to expand Competitive Integrated Employment (CIE) for transition-age students and adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD) in Connecticut. The plan sets forth agency action steps to provide individuals with opportunities to learn about, secure, and maintain CIE and includes a timeline and benchmarks for implementation. The plan was developed based on an August 2024 agreement between the agencies and Disability Rights Connecticut (DRCT) and the Center for Public Representation (CPR).

If you are interested in learning more about CIE or have questions about the plan, please contact us.

Connecticut’s Disparate Medicaid Eligibility Criteria Violates State Constitution, Discriminating Against Individuals with Disabilities;

Lawsuit Filed to End Discriminatory Income Eligibility Rules Reinstated at Governor’s Urging

Inmate with ALS and Opiate Withdrawal Died within 24 Hours of Arrival at Bridgeport Correction Center; Investigative Report Reveals Multiple Systemic Failures, Numerous Violations of Federal, State Law and Dept. of Correction Policy

Disability Rights Connecticut Report Substantiates Failure to Provide Adequate Medical Care and Lifesaving Measures; Urges Legislature, State Agencies to Take Action to Prevent Deaths