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Our missionMaximizing opportunities for the independence and well-being of people with disabilities and older adults in Connecticut.What we do-166370948690Employment Services00Employment ServicesThe Department of Rehabilitation Services provides a wide range of services to individuals with disabilities and older adults who need assistance in maintaining or achieving their full potential for self-direction, self-reliance and independent living.Services to support employersJob skills development Job search assistanceOn-the-job trainingEmployment counselingOngoing employment supportBenefits counselingEntrepreneurial food service opportunities at government locations for individuals who are blind Interview and resume skills-16637014605Education Services00Education ServicesSupport for college and career skills training programsBraille instruction-1270741680Independent Living Services00Independent Living ServicesEducational best practices for students who are blind or have low visionSchool-to-work transition services (pre-employment)Services to infants and pre-school children who are blind or visually impaired and their familiesCommunity inclusion services for individuals who are deafblindDaily living aids and instructionIndependent travel trainingVehicle and home modificationsElderly Nutrition Services, including congregate and home-delivered mealsSocial Security Disability application processing and eligibility determinationFall preventionPrograms to improve self-management of chronic health conditionsDriver training for individuals with disabilities -1270-7620Accessibility Services00Accessibility ServicesAssistive technology servicesDeaf and Hard of Hearing counseling servicesSign Language Interpreter RegistryTelecommunications Relay Services Grant-72390180340Advocacy Services00Advocacy ServicesResidents’ Rights in long-term care settingsHealth insurance counselingDisability rights advocacy LGBT advocacy for older adults and long-term care residentsMedicare fraud preventionElder rights advocacy-7175525082500Department of Rehabilitation ServicesFor general information:dors(860) 424-5055For Social Security Application information:benefits/disability(800) 772-1213For services to older adults:(860) 424-5274For Long-Term Care Ombudsman services:(860) 424-5200For services to individuals who are blind or visually impaired:(860) 602-4000For services to individuals with a disability other than blindness:(860) 424-4844 ................
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