Help when you need it
Aging and Disability Services (ADS) provides a wide range of supports to people with disabilities and older adults.
Our core services focus on:
- Employment
- Education
- Independent living
- Accessibility
- Advocacy
ADS programs and services
Employment services
Work life
ADS can help you with your employment needs, whether you're employed, looking for a job, or unable to work.
Explore job training programs and vocational rehabilitation services for people with disabilities and older adults.
ADS has programs and services to help people get back to work, and to find work that matches employee abilities with employer needs.
For job seekers
We can help with job searches, interviewing, resume writing, and more.
For those currently employed
Find out about job services and supports including counseling, retraining, and career planning.
No longer able to work?
Not able to work due to a disability? Need help returning to work after an injury? We can help.
For employers
Learn how your business can partner with ADS Rehabilitation Services to assist you with your needs.
Education services
Life-long learning
Get support for your education needs with a wide range of services.
We help people learn in all stages of life, including:
- Infants with visual impairments
- Childhood education, including high school
- College services for people with disabilities
- Education for older adults
Children’s programs
Find services for infants, pre-school, and school-aged children who are blind or visually impaired.
High school and college students
Discover school-to-work transition programs and pre-employment services.
Educators and parents
See training opportunities for parents, professionals, and paraprofessionals. Learn about best practices for students with disabilities.
Independent living services
Community life
We're determined to help people with disabilities and older adults live independently within their communities.
Learn how to take care of your health, get transportation, and get the connections you need to live well.
Explore programs and services that help older adults and people with disabilities live in their communities the way they want to.
Healthy living
Get access to services to manage your health and quality of life.
Getting around
Find transportation options such as learning to drive a modified vehicle or finding a bus route.
Independent living resources
Learn about programs that support the ability to remain independent in the community.
DeafBlind community inclusion
Recreation, communication, socialization, and more for adults age 21 or older who are deafblind.
Accessibility services
Making connections
Access is an important part of the work we do at ADS. Our goal is to provide helpful tips and links on how to make sure resources and documents are available to every user.
We offer programs that improve the lives of people with disabilities by making assistive technology more accessible for work, school, and community living.
ADS has programs and services to help people improve their independence and ability to function well in the community.
Assistive technology
ADS offers many programs that help with assistive technology, including loan programs, education, and assessment.
Accessibility at home
Learn how to make your home safer and more comfortable with accessibility equipment and modifications.
Advocacy services
Find your voice
ADS is dedicated to advocating for older adults and people with disabilities. We also teach self-advocacy, to help members of our CT community speak for themselves.
Through our programs and services, we provide residents with counseling and information to help them get the support they need. This includes directing them to important resources not only from within ADS, but also from other agencies and organizations that provide assistance.
This program provides support and advocacy for people living in long-term care facilities.
This service provides counseling for Medicare-eligible individuals, their families, and caregivers.
ADS is proud to offer specialized support for LGBTQ+ older adults.
While Aging and Disability Services does not provide legal help, here are some resources that may help you.
Information to help you and your loved ones not be a victim of fraud and scams.