The Supported Living Group

05/18/2026

Another wonderful community outing for individuals supported by The Supported Living Group's Inspire Arts program this weekend, as we attended ActUp Theater’s production of Matilda: The Hip-Hop Musical Remix in Hartford! 🎭✨

Experiences like these highlight the incredible importance of community theater, creative expression, and the arts in bringing people together, inspiring imagination, and promoting meaningful community integration opportunities for the individuals we support through our brain injury and neurodivergent programming.

A huge thank you to ActUp Theater for continuing to create inclusive and engaging artistic experiences within our community. We are already looking forward to Frozen this December! ❄️🎶

05/13/2026

Participants in our Inspire Arts CT program planted this year’s Avon community garden with tomatoes, peppers, and something new for the season — sunflowers, which have already begun to sprout! 🌻🍅🫑

Through horticultural therapy and hands-on skill development opportunities, individuals associated with Connecticut’s ABI Waiver program and SLG are able to experience the therapeutic benefits of gardening while building routines, social connections, confidence, and meaningful community engagement.

Programs like Inspire Arts help demonstrate how recovery following a brain injury extends far beyond traditional supports. Spending time outdoors, nurturing living things, and working collaboratively within a community garden environment can promote emotional wellness, cognitive engagement, creativity, and independence.

We are excited to spend more time outdoors this season and share in the joy of watching our garden — and the individuals we support — continue to grow together. 💚

05/12/2026

Access to nature, recreation, and community experiences should not end following a brain injury or mobility challenge. 🌲💚

We were excited to read about Connecticut’s continued investment in all-terrain wheelchairs across State Parks, helping individuals with mobility limitations safely explore trails, outdoor spaces, and natural environments throughout our state. Programs like this create meaningful opportunities for inclusion, independence, and quality of life. https://ctmirror.org/2026/05/11/ct-all-terrain-wheelchairs-state-parks/

At The Supported Living Group, we strongly believe that recovery and rehabilitation extend far beyond traditional clinical and agency settings. Access to nature, recreation, creative exploration, and community engagement can play an important role in emotional wellness, confidence building, social connection, and overall life satisfaction for brain injury survivors.

We remain committed to helping the individuals we support explore meaningful recreational opportunities throughout Connecticut while advocating for continued investment in accessible and inclusive community initiatives such as these.

Projects that remove barriers and expand access matter because everyone deserves the opportunity to experience the outdoors and participate fully in community life. 🌿

Connecticut has 14 of the vehicles, designed for people with mobility limitations who want to explore nature.

05/11/2026

Creativity, collaboration, and community on full display through our InspireArtsCT Program! 🌿🎨

ABI Waiver Participants associated with SLG’s Inspire Arts program recently worked together to create beautiful moss art wall installations now proudly displayed in our executive meeting space at our Avon, Connecticut, location.

This enjoyable, eco-friendly project gave artists from the brain injury community the opportunity to express creativity, build connections, and contribute to a meaningful shared space while exploring the therapeutic benefits of art and nature-inspired design. The finished installations add a vibrant green aesthetic that brings warmth and energy to the environment!

At SLG, we believe opportunities for creativity and community engagement are an important part of the recovery and rehabilitation journey following brain injury.

Great work to everyone involved in bringing this vision to life! 💚

05/08/2026

On Wednesday, members of The Supported Living Group’s executive and creative teams, alongside individuals supported through our ABI Waiver program, had the privilege of attending the 4th Annual Healing By Growing™ Farms National Conference at Camp Harkness.

The conference was an invaluable source of inspiration, education, and collaboration, bringing together leaders, advocates, survivors, healthcare professionals, and community organizations dedicated to advancing healing, accessibility, and inclusive agriculture.

We were honored to hear from an incredible lineup of presenters and speakers, including Dr. Ivette Ruiz, Amy Blaymore Paterson, Rev. Abraham Hernandez, Dr. Jesse Ketterman, Mary Jo Dudley, John Perrotti, Johnny Scafidi, and many others who shared powerful insights surrounding trauma recovery, disability advocacy, accessible farming, wellness, community healing, and systems collaboration.

Thank you to Healing By Growing Farms for creating such a powerful and inclusive event. Experiences like this continue to reinforce the importance of innovation, connection, and community in supporting survivors of brain injury and trauma. 🌱💚

04/30/2026

We’re excited to recognize an incredible accomplishment within our SLG community!

ASD Waiver participant Denzel C has been awarded a $1,000 grant from the Doug Flutie Jr. Foundation for Autism in recognition of his impactful peer support work within the Connecticut autism community.

Through his efforts, Denzel has been a source of connection, encouragement, and advocacy for others, helping individuals feel seen, supported, and empowered in their own journeys. His work reflects the power of lived experience and the importance of peer-led support in building stronger, more inclusive communities.

At The Supported Living Group, we are proud to stand alongside individuals like Denzel who are not only working toward their own goals but are also lifting others up along the way. His recognition by the Flutie Foundation highlights the meaningful difference one person can make.

Join us in congratulating Denzel on this well-deserved honor and for the positive impact he continues to have across the Connecticut autism community! 👏

04/29/2026

We’re proud to share an exciting milestone for The Supported Living Group’s Inspire Arts program!

Through a recent partnership with Bradley International Airport, artwork created by individuals we support was showcased at the airport, allowing these talented artists to have their voices and creativity seen by national and international travelers.

We were especially grateful to have members of our Inspire Arts program visit the airport to experience their work on display in person. Moments like this go far beyond art; they represent confidence, identity, and the power of community inclusion.

At SLG, we believe that recovery after brain injury is not just about support, it’s about opportunity. Inspire Arts continues to create spaces where individuals can express themselves, connect with others, and be recognized for their abilities and contributions.

Thank you to Bradley International Airport for helping elevate the voices of the artists we are honored to support.

04/29/2026

We’re honored to share that The Supported Living Group’s Inspire Arts program has been featured once again in Today Magazine—marking the fifth installment highlighting this incredible initiative.

This continued recognition reflects something we see every day: the powerful role that creativity plays in the recovery journey following brain injury.

Inspire Arts was developed to support individuals living with traumatic brain injuries in rediscovering purpose, identity, and connection through artistic expression. What began as an idea has grown into a vibrant, collaborative community where participants are not only creating art, but redefining what recovery can look like.

Over time, the program has supported dozens of artists, each bringing their own story, perspective, and resilience into the creative process.

We’re grateful to Today Magazine for continuing to highlight the voices, journeys, and talents of the individuals who make Inspire Arts what it is.

Because recovery isn’t just about what was lost—
it’s about what can still be created.

The innovative Inspire Arts program supports clients who have suffered traumatic brain injuries and serves as an inspiration for contemplation of key human issues, such as the Fall — yes, one way a TBI occurs is via a tragic fall — what does the word "fall" evoke for you?

04/27/2026

At The Supported Living Group, stories like this remind us why we do what we do every single day.

Ten years after sustaining a traumatic brain injury that left him unable to speak, walk, or use part of his body, Matt Beth has not only defied expectations; he is now earning his doctoral degree and has been selected as a student marshal for his graduating class.

His journey is a powerful reflection of what is possible when resilience, support, and opportunity come together.

Recovery after brain injury is not linear. It is complex, deeply personal, and often filled with moments where progress feels uncertain. But with the right supports, meaningful connection, and belief in potential, individuals can continue to grow, achieve, and redefine what their future looks like.

At SLG, we are honored to travel alongside the individuals we support as they pursue their own goals, whether that means rebuilding independence, reconnecting with community, or discovering new purpose.

Stories like Matt’s don’t just inspire, they reinforce what we know to be true:
Potential does not disappear after brain injury. It evolves.

Ten years after sustaining a traumatic brain injury that left him without the ability to speak, walk or use the left side of his body, Matt Beth will be graduating with his doctoral degree from Auburn University’s College of Education and has been chosen to represent the Graduate School as its stu...

04/23/2026

🌱 Big things are sprouting at The Supported Living Group’s Bethany location! 🌿

We’re proud to highlight our wonderful partnership with Healing By Growing Farms – bringing the healing power of horticulture right to our Bethany program!

Thanks to the dedication of individuals associated with the CT ABI Waiver program and their incredible support staff, seedlings are beginning to sprout beautifully, and custom planters have been built in preparation for a variety of exciting projects this spring and summer!

Horticultural therapy provides so many benefits for brain injury survivors: it supports physical rehabilitation through gentle movement and coordination, boosts cognitive skills like memory and focus, reduces stress and anxiety, elevates mood and self-esteem, and fosters a profound sense of purpose, accomplishment, and community connection to nature.

We can’t wait to see all the growth — both in our garden and in the lives of those we support! 💚

Follow along for updates on our green journey.

04/14/2026

🐝✨ Over 2 Years of Beautiful Collaboration: SLG’s Inspire Arts + Healing by Growing Farms! 🌿🎨

SLG's Inspire Arts program at our Bethany, CT location has partnered with the incredible team at Healing by Growing Farms — and the results are starting to bloom!

As part of the project, ABI Waiver participants have created these stunning, one-of-a-kind, hand-painted bee hotels. Each one features vibrant flowers, cheerful bee designs, and the empowering message “bee you.” They’re not just functional… they’re true works of art!

These colorful bee hotels will soon be installed throughout the expansive green space surrounding our Bethany building, providing safe nesting sites for solitary bees while beautifully complementing our developing pollinator gardens.

This ongoing partnership brings together creativity, nature, and healing, offering meaningful outdoor therapeutic experiences, skill-building, and a deeper connection to the environment for individuals recovering from acquired brain injuries.

We’re so grateful to Healing by Growing Farms for their continued support and shared commitment to brain injury recovery through hands-on, nature-based activities.

What do you think — which bee hotel design is your favorite? 🌼 Have you ever built or seen a bee hotel in action?

Drop a ❤️ if you love seeing art meet conservation, and tag a friend who would appreciate this!



(Photos: Our unique, participant-created bee hotels ready to go live in the gardens!)