Health Issues

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• Americans with Disabilities Act

  The Americans with Disabilities Act, 42 U.S.C. §§ 12101 et seq., prohibits discrimination based on disability in employment, places of public accommodation, transportation, telecommunication and commercial facilities. This link will provide you information regarding ADA from the US Department of Justice.

• How to Find Mental Health Services

  This link will take you to the State of Connecticut Department of Mental Health and Addiction Services website. DMHAS-funded and operated mental health and addiction services are organized on a regional level, providing easy access, responsive emergency care, continuity of care between different agencies, and client/family/advocate involvement.

• Senior Services

  Provides resource links for Senior Citizens regarding health, aging, and other services.

• Husky Program - Healthcare for Uninsured Kids & Youth

  Nothing is more important than the health of your child. Every young person should have a doctor, a dentist, and other important health services. This website will give you the basic information. Our friendly HUSKY customer service representatives will tell you the rest.

• Physician Profiles: Professional Background Information is Available Here for all Connecticut-Licensed Physicians

  This website has been created to provide you with extensive information about Connecticut-licensed physicians. The Department of Public Health is committed to providing valuable healthcare information and we hope this website will be helpful to you.

• Your Rights Under HIPAA

  You have privacy rights under a federal law that protects your health information. These rights are important for you to know. You can exercise these rights, ask questions about them, and file a complaint if you think your rights are being denied or your health information isn't being protected.

• Service Animals and the ADA – Questions and Answers

  Commonly asked questions about service animals in places of business, offered by the U.S. Department of Justice Civil Rights Division, Disability Rights Section.

• Conn. State Dept of Education

  Information on the No Child Left Behind Act, Technical Schools, Early Childhood, Grants, School & District data, Special Education, State Board, Student Testing, Teachers and Administrators is included.

• Connecticut Association of Public School Superintendent

  The mission of CAPSS is to lead the continuous improvement of public education for all students by advocating public policy for children, and by developing and supporting executive school leaders. Visit the website for information about the Board of Directors, calendar of events, vacancies, retirement and more.

• Connecticut Parent Advocacy Center

  Information and support to families of children with any disability or chronic illness, age birth through 21.

• The Arc of Connecticut

  The Arc of Connecticut is an advocacy organization committed to protecting the rights of people with mental retardation and related developmental disabilities and to promoting opportunities for their full inclusion in the life of their communities. Visit their website for information on Arc, Arc/CT Chapters, and donations.

• Connecticut Association of Boards of Education

  Visit the Connecticut Association of Boards of Education website for information on education, CABE-CAPSS conventions, current workshops and more.

• Child Day Care Services Complaints

  You can contact the Office of Early Childhood complaint phone line by dialing: 1-800-282-6063. Complaints concerning child abuse or neglect should be reported immediately to the Department of Children and Families HOTLINE at 1-800-842-2288 and to Office of Early Childhood.

• A Guide to Legal Issues in Life-Limiting Conditions

  Provides an overview of the key legal and practical issues that arise in the care of individuals who face a life-limiting condition or who care for a loved one with a life-limiting condition. As an aid to the planning process, the Guide is organized around the continuum of care, beginning with healthy individuals who are able to live at home and following the continuum to independent retirement communities, assisted living, long term care, and an eventual return to the home with the aid of hospice services. The Guide is written by expert health lawyers and is part of the Health Lawyers' Public Information Series.

• Environmental Health

  Information and references for Asbestos Abatement, Lead Poisoning, Radon Exposure, Indoor Air Quality, and Mold