Resources & Directory
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Special Olympics CT
Best Buddies
Autism Speaks
ASRC
​The Special Olympics Connecticut offers year-round sports training and competitions for individuals with disabilities, of all ages
TheBest Buddies organization allows opportunities to create friendships, integrated employment, leadership development, and inclusive living for individuals with IDDs.
​Through advocacy and support, seeks to increase the understanding and acceptance of individuals with autism and better help them.
Organization that works to provide lifelong access to opportunities for people on the autism spectrum through social and recreational programs, social skills and workshops
Chapel Haven
Kennedy Collective
Ben Haven
Vista Life
The Kennedy Center provides Support Services and builds Business Enterprises that prove people with disabilities bring tangible value. We courageously lead, advocate, and innovate.
Chapel Haven is
an independent living environment that fosters community and kindness. Within this supportive and positive environment, our nurturing staff uses state-of-the-art teaching methodologies that build strong capabilities, confidence, and independence.
A private, not-for-profit agency located in south central Connecticut, Benhaven currently has eight main program areas: Benhaven Academy, Benhaven Learning Network, Benhaven Career & Transition Services, Benhaven Residential Services, Benhaven Children's Behavioral Services, Benhaven School, Benhaven Individual & Family Support and Benhaven Shared Living Community Companion Home.
Founded in 1989, Vista Life Innovations is a full-service organization supporting individuals with disabilities throughout the various stages of life. Vista is accredited by the National Commission for the Accreditation of Special Education Services (NCASES).
Aspire Living & Learning
Sarah Inc.
Abilities Without
Boundaries
Ability Beyond
Providing treatment and services for neurodiverse children and adults, empowering them to live more fully and more independently in their communities.
SARAH Inc. is a leader in the human services industry serving both children and adults with intellectual and/or developmental disabilities or delays. Offer customized supports tailored to meet the needs and interests of everyone in our programs. SARAH Inc. has partnerships with several local community members and businesses, offering a connection to a person’s community. SARAH Inc. also provides in-home, day support, transitional, and employment services to adults ages 21 and older.
Abilities Without Boundaries helps people achieve independence, self-sufficiency, community participation and personal satisfaction through employment and day support services.
Helping more than 3,000 people with disabilities benefit from services we offer across Connecticut and New York. Our mission to discover, build and celebrate the abilities in all people is steadfast, and we are at the forefront of innovation and best practices that are recognized and modeled on state and national levels.