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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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 CONNECTICUT DISABILITY ADVOCACY COLLABORATIVE 

DISABILITY CONVENTION AND EXPO

 SEPTEMBER 27, 2008

The Connecticut Disability Advocacy Collaborative will host its second Disability Convention and Expo on Saturday, September 27, 2008 from 10:00 AM-4:00 PM at the Connecticut Expo Center, located at 265 Reverend Moody Overpass, Hartford, CT (off I-91 Exit 33).

The Disability Convention and Expo is an opportunity to:

* Meet with elected officials and candidates for Office.

* Visit vendors carrying the latest in adaptive equipment and technology.

* Attend presentations on topics vital to the disability community, such as employment and transportation.

* Get information on the many services available for children and adults with disabilities.

* Bring the kids, and participate in activities for the whole family.

* GET READY TO VOTE! 

For more information, contact Stan Kosloski at skosloski03@comcast.net

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GREATER BRIDGEPORT  

DISABILITY ADVOCATES 

Future activities and meetings of the Greater Bridgeport Disability Advocates will be announced here as they are scheduled. 

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

SPOTLIGHTS -- THE CONNECT-ABILITY NEWSLETTER

* 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.