The Connecticut State Independent Living Council (CT-SILC) is a statewide organization charged with promoting Independent Living for people with disabilities. CT-SILC and its partners are collecting information from PCAs and their employers on the needs and issues facing PCAs, in order to develop strategies to strengthen the overall system.
3 WAYS TO PARTICIPATE:
1. Attend a brainstorming session:
November 3, 2009, 2-4 p.m., New Park Office and Conference Center, 151 New Park, Hartford. RSVP by October 30th.
November 12, 2009, 1:30-3:30 p.m., Rose City Senior Center, 8 Mahan Drive, Norwich. RSVP by November 9th.
November 19, 2009, 2-4 p.m. Center for Disability Rights, 764A Campbell Ave., West Haven. RSVP by November 16th.
2. Share your thoughts at: http://ct-pca.blogspot.com/
3. Call our toll-free number at 1-800-426-1641 and answer the following questions:
Who are you? PCA? Person with a disability who employs a PCA? Please describe. If PCA or employer, how long?
Given your experience(s), what are the strengths and weaknesses of CT's PCA program?
Envision an ideal CT PCA system, please describe what it should include.
Do you want to join our efforts? If so, please provide your name, mailing address, phone number(s) and email.
**Please note that sign language interpreters will be available at all three brainstorming sessions. If additional accommodations are needed, please call or email CT-SILC one (1) week prior to the session. Also, all sessions are fragrance free.
The Connecticut State Independent Living Council
151 New Park Avenue, Hartford, CT 06106, (860) 523-0126
Email: deb.ctsilc@gmail.com
www.ctsilc.org
