For people with intellectual
and developmental disabilities
The Executive Director is Nora L. Duncan.
The Assistant Executive Director is Leslie Simoes.
Privatizing Care: The Subject of Tuesday's Public Hearing
September 27, 2011—The staff briefing and public hearing on Provision of Selected Services for Clients with Intellectual Disabilities before the Legislative Program Review and Investigations Committee was well attended. Three advocates gave excellent testimony: Jamie Lazaroff, Lois Nitch and Pauline Bouffard.
Executive Director Nora Duncan gave testimony. Read it here.
The media coverage was extensive; it can be accessed below and also on The Arc Connecticut facebook page. Click the link and "like" us, and then please share the page with others. We're anxious to grow our social media presence and raise awareness about important issues.
CTNewsJunkie.com, Study Finds Private Care Is Less Expensive
Hartford Courant, Cost of Conn. programs for disabled examined
Hartford Courant column, Privatizing Care for Intellectually Disabled: No Easy Task, but Necessary by Rick Green
The CT Mirror, Cost disparity could jeopardize federal fund for DDS facilities