Durham Forum for Families of Individuals with Disabilities

August 10, 2016

Please join us! The Durham Legislative Delegation and Durham First Selectwoman are hosting a forum for families of individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities. The event will take place on Thursday, August 25, 2016 from 6:00pm-7:30pm at the Durham Town Hall third floor meeting room located at 30 Town House Road.

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

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A Presentation and Discussion For Families of Loved Ones with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities hosted by The Durham Legislative Delegation Sen. Len Fasano Rep. Vin Candelora Rep. Noreen Kokoruda Sen. Ted Kennedy, Jr. with Durham First Selectwoman Laura L. Francis Thursday, August 25, 2016 6:00 PM – 7:30 PM Durham Town Hall • Third Floor Meeting Room 30 Town House Road • Durham Join us for a discussion with service providers and state agencies to address questions and concerns regarding issues faced by individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities and their families. Topics of discussion will include new legislation to better help families communicate with DDS, what happens when individuals turn 21 and ‘age-out’ of state provided services, and what services and supports are available in Connecticut. The discussion will include panelists from: Connecticut Department of Developmental Services Connecticut Department of Social Services State Representative Jay Case, co-chair I/DD Caucus The Arc Connecticut, non-profit advocacy group CT DDS Families First, non-profit advocacy group Oak Hill, service provider Vista Life Innovations, service provider SARAH, Inc., service provider For more information, please contact Rep. Noreen Kokoruda at 800-842-1423 or Noreen.Kokoruda@housegop.ct.gov