Connect-Ability

Listening to the radio over the past couple of days, I came across a commercial for a program called Connect-Ability. Having never heard of it before I set out to investigate and thought it would be perfect for my next blog post.
Since this is a blog dedicated to college students with physical disabilities, it is important to not only discuss college based issues and triumphs, but also post graduate issues and most importantly opportunities.

Connect-Ability is a program run by the Connecticut Department of Social Services that strives to bring people with disabilities and Connecticut employers together.
"Connect-Ability began in late 2005 with a federal grant to the State of Connecticut to identify and remove barriers to employment faced by people with disabilities," according to Connect-Ability Website.





**Side note: I believe James and Matt examplify the attitude that all physically disabled people should have, nothing can stop you from achieving your goals and living your dreams!! I certainly would not have gotten as far as I have without this attitude.**

It is mostly funded by the Medicare and Medicaid services and over the past five years has issued grants to various states to help integrate disabled people, previously facing challenges when it came to entering the workforce, into the working community.
The program works with all types of employers and physically disabled people ranging in age from 16 to people of retirement status.

The website has a page for everyone with questions or looking to get involved:

--Career Center (this helps a disabled individual better create a career path for him/herself)
--Transportation
-- Employers
-- Youth
-- Parents

If you looking to know more about the program, they even have a strategic plan document that outlines their purpose, so you can decide if it'll benefit you.

You can also contact Connect-Ability via phone at 1-866-844-1903