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10/24/2025

09/12/2025

Know Your Rights and Know the Power of the Disability Vote! Nearly one-third of all eligible voters — about 72.7 million people — either have a disability themselves or live with someone who does. (Rutgers, Oct. 2024 Report) Register to vote, make a plan to vote, and support a friend in registering, educating, and voting!

09/09/2025

Your Vote Matters! If people with disabilities voted at the same rate as nondisabled voters, there would be about 2.0 million more voters. (source)

Are you ready to use the power of the disability vote? Register today! https://voterregistration.ct.gov/OLVR/

09/08/2025

Voters with disabilities are part of every community! In 2024, there were 40.2 million eligible voters with disabilities, representing one-sixth of the total electorate. (Rutgers, Oct. 2024 Report)

Disability Voting Rights Week (DVRW), September 8-12, 2025, is about advocating for accessible futures, celebrating community, and building power.

08/30/2025

🖤 Today is National Grief Awareness Day 🖤
A reminder that grief looks different for everyone—and that it’s okay to not be okay. Let’s support one another with compassion, patience, and understanding. You are not alone.

08/27/2025

🚸🚌 Safety First! When school buses stop to pick up or drop off children, it’s important for everyone on the road to slow down, stay alert, and stop when lights are flashing. Children—especially those with disabilities—need extra time and space to get on or off safely. Let’s work together to keep every student safe this school year!

08/26/2025

Connecticut Deaf Expo—a celebration of Deaf culture, community, and accessibility! Explore resources, connect with organizations, enjoy entertainment, and discover new technologies designed to empower the Deaf and Hard of Hearing community.

Let’s come together to learn, share, and support inclusivity in Connecticut!

08/26/2025

Amtrack is expanding it's service area!

08/25/2025

📢 Facing eviction? You're not alone—and you have rights.
Evictions disproportionately impact low-income renters and communities of color.
Before you move out or go to court, learn what protections may apply. ⚖️ Learn more: https://ctfairhousing.org/what-we-do/self-help-resources-for-renters/

08/25/2025

🏊‍♂️ The Cardinal Shehan Center is offering FREE group swim lessons! Don’t miss this chance to learn how to swim at no cost. Registration is open Monday–Friday, 9 AM–5 PM. For more info, call (203) 336-4468. Like & share to spread the word!

08/21/2025

Stratford Hosts Kids Day 2025 at Paradise Green Farmers Market

The Stratford Health Department will host Kids Day 2025 at the Paradise Green Farmers Market on Monday, August 25, 2025, from 2:00 PM to 6:00 PM at 121 Huntington Road in Stratford. This family-friendly event will feature gardening activities, a Touch-a-Truck experience, arts and crafts, health information booths, free giveaways, and more, making it a fun and educational afternoon for children and their families.

Organizers encourage community members to attend and spread the word by sharing the event details through newsletters, social media, and other channels. With activities designed to engage children and resources to promote healthy living, Kids Day 2025 aims to bring Stratford residents together for a memorable day at the Farmers Market. For more information, call 203-385-4090.