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Our purpose is to bring
Connecticut's empoyers and
people with disabilities together.Our role is to offer information,
tools and technical assistance
to job seekers and employers
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We see a person who keeps
information systems talking.What do you see?
By sharing her story with Connect-Ability, Colleen LeBlanc doesn't let being Deaf slow her down from being a Senior Systems Administrator in Connecticut.
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We see a person who can
open your eyes with a song.What do you see?
By sharing his story with Connect-Ability, Blessing Offor a singer-songwriter who is blind from Hamden, Connecticut believes music is a voice for positive change.
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She had the right to remain
silent about her disability.Instead she spoke up.
By sharing her story with Connect-Ability about living with bipolar disorder, Attorney Kathy Flaherty of Connecticut is breaking the silence for anyone with a hidden disability.
Featured Resources
Model Employer Program
Get recognized for your commitment to building a diverse workforce that includes people with disabilities.
Youth Transition Toolkit
Helping youth, young adults, their families and professionals prepare for postsecondary education and employment.
Disability Mentoring Day
Promote disability as a central part of diversity recruitment within your company.
Spotlights Newsletter
Read our latest newsletter highlighting recent activities including our 2010 Employment Summit.
News and Events
News
December 8, 2009 Justice Department Signs Agreement With City of Atlanta to Ensure Civic Access for Persons with Disabilities
November 12, 2009 Governor Rell: Funding to Increase Employment for Individuals with Disabilities
October 13, 2009 Twelve Connecticut Companies Honored for Hiring, Promoting People with Disabilities
Events
December 8, 2009 Justice Department Signs Agreement With City of Atlanta to Ensure Civic Access for Persons with Disabilities
November 12, 2009 Governor Rell: Funding to Increase Employment for Individuals with Disabilities
October 13, 2009 Twelve Connecticut Companies Honored for Hiring, Promoting People with Disabilities
Connect-Ability works to remove barriers that make it hard for job seekers with disabilities to find and keep jobs. Our role is to offer information, tools and technical assistance to job seekers and employers rather than provide direct job placement services.
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