Independence Northwest, Inc.

09/08/2025

Voters with disabilities are part of every community! In 2024, there were 40.2 million eligible voters with disabilities, representing one-sixth of the total electorate. (Rutgers, Oct. 2024 Report)

Disability Voting Rights Week (DVRW), September 8-12, 2025, is about advocating for accessible futures, celebrating community, and building power.




American Association of People with Disabilities
Office of the Connecticut Secretary of the State

08/15/2025

The Power of Centers for Independent Living.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9S65wNgH9Mk

Please visit https://cacil.net/find-a-cil-near-you/ to find a Connecticut CIL near you.

This video shows a real-life example of how Centers for Independent Living (CILs) impact individuals within the community.

08/12/2025

Governor Lamont Activates Extreme Hot Weather Protocol for the Coming Week.

Cooling Centers Will Open and Can be Located by Visiting 211ct.org or Calling 2-1-1

https://portal.ct.gov/governor/news/press-releases/2025/08-2025/governor-lamont-activates-extreme-hot-weather-protocol-for-the-coming-week?language=en_US

Press Release Homepage Governor Lamont Activates Extreme Hot Weather Protocol for the Coming Week Cooling Centers Will Open and Can be Located by Visiting 211ct.org or Calling 2-1-1 8/08/2025 (HARTFORD, CT) – Governor Ned Lamont today announced that due to a weather forecast indicating that Connec...

08/06/2025

After a serious health crises, Patrick applied to Money Follows the Person. At that time he had the support of his family but little else than a dream to return to life in the community. Patrick worked with the MFP team at Independence Northwest to obtain benefits and housing, and after four years of hard work Patrick returned to life in the community with a new home. Welcome Home Patrick!

07/31/2025

Deaf Broadway returned to Lincoln Center last week with a live staging of the Broadway smash Waitress by Sara Bareilles and Jessie Nelson—offering a more equitable shared evening for hearing and Deaf audiences alike, showcasing a full Deaf Broadway cast performing the music through ASL with direct...

07/30/2025

Stacey Park Milbern was a visionary leader and powerful activist for disability justice. Born with physical disabilities, her life experiences led her to inspire and empower others, championing the belief that everyone is inherently valuable.

in 1990 President George H.W. Bush signed the Americans with Disabilities Act into law. Years later, Milbern passionately advocated that each person has a crucial role to play and can create meaningful change.

Join us online and in person Wednesday, August 13, 6-9 p.m. EDT at the National Museum of American History to celebrate the release of the new Stacey Park Milbern quarter, the 19th coin in our American Women Quarters™ Program with the United States Mint. ASL interpretation, captioning, assistive listening devices, audio description, and wheelchair accessible seating is available.

🗓️ Wednesday, August 13, 6-9 p.m. EDT
📍National Museum of American History
🎟️ Register for in-person tickets: https://s.si.edu/40DFI4x
💻 Watch online: https://bit.ly/46eSNVE

Photo courtesy of the Milbern family.

07/21/2025

07/08/2025

Hi everyone,
CT Kids as Self Advocates (CT KASA), is an organization that helps youth with disabilities learn how to advocate for themselves and take control of their own lives.

CT KASA meetings are held virtually once a month from 7 pm to 8 pm with a focus on empowering young adults to Advocate for their rights to healthcare, education, housing and employment and so much more.

If you or someone you care for between the ages of 13 to 26 has a disability and is interested in becoming a member of the organization, please contact PATH at info@pathct.org or phone 1-800-399-PATH (7284)

If you’d like more information on various resources for you to review our programs and services, then please click on links below.
https://www.facebook.com/groups/1536768526649683
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=onYfTnQ86Lo

07/07/2025

Acompáñenos el 10 de julio de 2025
6:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.
para un Grupo de discusión para ayudar a Disability Rights CT a establecer sus prioridades de defensa para el próximo año.

Para registrarse:

bit.ly /2025CCDLA-FocusGroup

Se dispondrá de subtítulos CART e intérpretes de ASL y español. Si necesita una adaptación razonable diferente para participar en el grupo de discusión debido a su discapacidad, póngase en contacto con Cill Russo llamando al 860-249-8062 o escribiendo a Priscilla.Russo@DisRightsCT.org antes del 30 de junio de 2025. Asegúrese de dar su nombre, información de contacto y describir la adaptación que necesita. Haremos todos los esfuerzos razonables para satisfacer su solicitud.

07/07/2025

Focus Group
Help Disability Rights CT in setting its advocacy priorities for the coming year.

Tell us what you think is important!

Join us
July 10, 2025
6:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.

To Register:
bit.ly /2025CCDLA-FocusGroup

CART Captioning, ASL and Spanish interpreters will be available. If you need a different reasonable accommodation to participate in the focus group due to your disability, please contact Cill Russo at 860-249-8062 or Priscilla.Russo@DisRightsCT.org by June 30, 2025. Be sure to give your name, contact information, and describe the accommodation you need. We will make all reasonable efforts to meet your request.