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Connecticut is hosting its 10th Annual Disability Employment Resource Fair on Friday, October 14, from 9AM - 12PM at the New Britain Senior Center (55 Pearl Street, New Britain). The fair will include employers from across Connecticut who will provide information on job opportunities, as well as other partners who will provide information on programs and services for individuals with disabilities.
In addition to the Disability Employment Resource Fair, assistance for jobseekers is available through several other resources – both in-person and virtually – at:
Other services that may be useful include:
- The Kennedy Center offers travel training to residents with disabilities and seniors who wish to become more independent. This program is free for all participants
- The Connecticut Department of Transportation and the Connecticut Department of Aging and Disability Services are piloting an initiative to improve independence and accessibility for public transit users who have low or no vision. The Aira app provides no-cost instant access to a live Aira agent who can assist transit users who are blind or have low vision with navigation, reading signs and menus, and managing other essential travel components. More information is available here
- The Connecticut Department of Aging and Disability Services provides assistance to help navigate federal benefits and paid employment. (For more information, click here
- The Recovery Friendly Workplace initiative – a collaborative program of several state agencies – provides assistance to help workplaces support employees. More information is available here
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Breast Cancer Awareness Month
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| Did you know that an estimated 3,550 Connecticut women will be diagnosed with breast cancer this year? While anyone is at risk of developing breast cancer, it is the most common type of cancer diagnosed in American women, except for skin cancers. In the U.S., 1 in 8 women will be diagnosed with breast cancer in their lifetime.
Legislation can be a powerful tool in the fight against breast cancer, and all types of cancer.
Over the past few years, the Connecticut General Assembly has passed crucial laws to provide resources, close loopholes, and make early detection easier for Connecticut residents.
This year, I proudly supported legislation to require health insurance coverage for breast and ovarian cancer screenings including mammograms, ultrasounds, and magnetic resonance imaging (MRI), as well as certain procedures related to breast cancer treatment like breast biopsies, certain prophylactic mastectomies, and breast reconstruction surgery. The law also covers BRCA 1 and BRCA 2 genetic testing and prohibits most policies from imposing out-of-pocket costs.
It builds upon a 2019 law that made breast ultrasounds and mammograms available to certain patients at no cost.
Early detection saves lives, and these laws will safeguard access to screenings and diagnostics for patients.
You can learn more about the Connecticut Early Detection and Prevention Program here. |
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Absentee Ballot Applications
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The General Election on November, 8 is only a short month away! Each election is vital to have your voice heard on a community-, state-, and nation-wide level. Now is an opportune time to check to see if you are registered to vote on the Secretary of the State's website.
In addition, applications for Absentee Ballots are now available to download from the Town Clerk's website. Applications can be returned to the drop box located outside of Town Hall. Absentee Ballots for those who have already applied are available for pickup TODAY from the Town Clerk’s office. For more information, or to apply for an Absentee Ballot, please utilize the links below.
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Derby Summer Concert Series
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The City of Derby is concluding its 2022 Concert Series on the Derby Green!
The concert series is hosting its FINAL CONCERT tonight from 6:30PM to 8:30PM:
- TONIGHT - Mark Lanzieri and Friends - Italian / Sinatra
There will be no rain date for Friday night concerts.
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| Nearly all of the events that were supposed to take place in Woodbridge last weekend sadly got postponed because of the weather. Luckily though, they got rescheduled for this weekend, and it looks like the weather is going to be delightful! For more information on what is planned, visit the town calendar here. |
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Aid for Florida & The Caribbean
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| I am sending my thoughts and prayers to those of you who have family and friends in Florida and Puerto Rico. As their communities build back from the devastation of Hurricane Ian, we can rally behind them and show them support.
Below I have shared a number of verified organizations and donation sides for you to provide aide for those in need.
Florida:
Puerto Rico & Dominican Republic:
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| As we continue to watch the horrifying and saddening conflict between Russia and Ukraine, I wanted to remind you all that we do not have to sit back helplessly, there are ways we can offer aid and support to the innocent citizens of Ukraine.
Fellow community member, Olena Lennon, provided us with this list of legitimate donation sites for aid to the Ukrainian community.
Click here to help volunteer to help Ukraine.
Click here to learn more about projects helping Ukraine.
Click here to support funding to cover administrative costs to help Ukraine.
Click here to learn how to help Ukrainians.
Our community, state and country all stand with the innocent citizens of Ukraine and we will continue to do all we can to offer support while actively trying to deescalate conflict. |
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