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The Disability Resource Center of Fairfield County is a cross-disability resource and advocacy organization for people with disabilities.  

Its basic values are 1. Consumer primacy; 2. empowerment; and 3. a belief that the problems of disability are located in society, not in the individual.

Thus, the work of Centers for Independent Living is directed primarily at advocating for the removal of physical and psychological barriers and assisting consumers in dealing with those barriers.

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MEDICARE BUS

APRIL 8, 2008

The Bus is Coming!  

Do you have questions about Medicare? Medicaid? Medicare Part D? Do you need help paying for prescription drugs?

There is help on the Medicare bus -- get your questions answered by a Medicare specialist.

April 8, 2008

Appointments: 10:00 AM -- 1:00 PM at DRCFC

BUS VISITS BY APPOINTMENT ONLY!

To make an appointment please contact Fran or Stephanie at:

Phone: (203) 378-6977

TTY: (203) 375-3248

Email: neat@drcfc.org

This event will be held at the Disability Resource Center of Fairfield County, located at 80 Ferry Boulevard, Suite 210, Stratford, CT 06615.

*** HOSTED BY The Disability Resource Center of Fairfield County, SWCAA/CHOICES Program and State of Connecticut, Department of Social Services Aging Services Division ***

You can help DRCFC promote this event by printing and distributing an event flyer.  Download an event flyer in PDF format here.

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ASSISTIVE TECHNOLOGY OPEN HOUSE

 APRIL 8, 2008 AT DRCFC

There will be an Assistive Technology Open House on April 8, 2008 from 10:00 AM -- 1:00 PM at the Disability Resource Center of Fairfield County, located at 80 Ferry Boulevard, Suite 210, Stratford, CT 06615.

The Assistive Technology Open House is a great opportunity to come see and try out assistive technology devices. Assistive technology devices include: low vision aids, aids to daily living, switches, computer access devices, communication devices, and wheelchairs, walkers, and scooters.

For more information, please contact Fran or Stephanie at:

Phone: (203) 378-6977

TTY: (203) 375-3248

Email: neat@drcfc.org

*** HOSTED BY The Disability Resource Center of Fairfield County, SWCAA/CHOICES Program and State of Connecticut, Department of Social Services Aging Services Division ***

You can help DRCFC promote this event by printing and distributing an event flyer.  Download an event flyer in PDF format here.

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GREATER BRIDGEPORT  

DISABILITY ADVOCATES 

MEETING   

MARCH 21, 2008 

Greater Bridgeport Disability Advocates will hold a meeting on March 21, 2008 at City of Bridgeport, City Hall, (45 Lyon Terrace) in Wheeler Rooms A & B.

 For more information about Greater Bridgeport Disability Advocates, please click here.

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RESOURCES ON DRCFC MESSAGE BOARD

The following resources/publications are available on the DRCFC Message Board:

NCIL WEEKLY ADVOCACY MONITOR (WhAM)

CT DISABILITY ADVOCACY COLLABORATIVE BULLETIN AND CALENDAR

NAGCPWD INFORMATION AND RESOURCES BULLETIN

* The most current issues of these resources/publications can always be found at the end of the message board thread.

More information about the DRCFC Message Board can be found here.

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DRCFC MESSAGE BOARD

The DRCFC Message Board is a FREE support service, discussion forum, and/or message board provided by the Disability Resource Center of Fairfield County, Inc. This service is available to everyone statewide, nationwide, and worldwide with Internet access. The goal of the DRCFC Message Board is to bring people with disabilities, those who work with people with disabilities (privately, and on the state, local, and federal levels), and those simply interested in advising, mentoring, and making a positive difference in the lives of individuals together to communicate with each other, discuss relevant issues, and share resources, advice, support, and inspiration. You DO NOT have to have a disability to join this community. Everyone is invited to join in and participate! 

For more information and details, please click here.

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NEAT/DRCFC ASSISTIVE TECHNOLOGY EQUIPMENT RESTORATION AND DEMONSTRATION CENTER SATELLITE OFFICE

The new center is located at 
80 Ferry Blvd, Suite 210, Stratford, CT

The New England Assistive Technology (NEAT) Center has opened a satellite facility in collaboration with the Disability Resource Center of Fairfield County. NEAT has received start-up funding from the Connecticut Tech Act Project to expand its durable medical equipment reutilization program and assistive technology demonstration program to the southwestern region of Connecticut. The establishment of this new satellite will now allow individuals with disabilities, their families and the professionals that serve them, local availability to the services of NEAT. A variety of restored durable medical equipment and assistive technology devices will be available at the new NEAT/DRCFC Center to consumers who can come in, try it out, and make an informed decision regarding their medical equipment and assistive technology needs. Restored durable medical equipment will be available for purchase at significantly reduced prices. This new satellite office will also serve as a drop-off point for donations of no longer needed assistive technology and durable medical equipment. For more information, please click here.  You may also  call DRCFC at (203) 378-6977; (203) 378-3248 (TDD) or NEAT at (866) 526-4492.

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DRCFC GIVELINE ONLINE STORE

The Disability Resource Center of Fairfield County has teamed up with Giveline.com to create a unique online shopping and fundraising experience that allows you to purchase items you want and make a donation to DRCFC at the same time!  Click here for more information.