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Today was one for the books. I had the pleasure of attending the Disability and Job Fair at UConn Stamford, a day dedicated to accessibility, resources, education, and real job opportunities. The City of Stamford and its partners deserve a standing ovation for pulling off such a thoughtful and well-organized event. I set up my table…

Last week, on a bright day inside the rotunda at CT State Community College Manchester, something powerful happened. The space itself, a beautiful, welcoming setting, became the backdrop for an event that was more than just training. It was about understanding, connection, and creating a stronger, more compassionate community. Vendors came together to share resources and…

Manchester has created a space where the air hums with energy, wheels spinning, boards rolling, laughter echoing off concrete. It’s a place where people from all walks of life gather, not to compete, but to create, to move, and to coexist. There’s no single path, no one “right way” forward, just a shared rhythm of…

We Are Better Together Jessee Muñiz-Poland – Manchester Latino Affairs Council When I sat down with Jessee Muñiz-Poland, it didn’t take long to see the deep love she has for her family and her community. She lit up as she shared the story of how she met her husband, her beloved “ginger,” as she calls…

Living Between Sound and Silence: The Experience of Uncorrectable Hearing Loss In August, I met with Matt Goncalves, Sr. Marketing Director of Innocaption, to discuss their services for people with hearing loss. Their technology is a game-changer for so many people across the world. A week later, I had the opportunity to Zoom with Janine…

?Inclusion isn’t a buzzword; it’s a basic human need. For people who are Deaf, DeafBlind or hard-of-hearing, communication barriers can make everyday life more isolating than it needs to be. Whether it’s missing a punchline in a conversation, struggling to follow a lecture, or being left out of a group chat without captions, these small…

Longevity is a gift; people are living longer than ever, thanks to medical advances and social improvements. But as our population ages, communities need to adapt proactively. In Connecticut, the transformation is already well underway. The Numbers: Aging in Connecticut As of 2023, 19.1% of Connecticut’s population is aged 65 or older.According to the State Plan…

For centuries, people with hearing impairments have relied on different devices to help them connect with the world around them. While technology has advanced dramatically, the purpose has always remained the same: to amplify sound and make communication easier, more natural, and more accessible. The Early Days: Ear Trumpets Before electronic hearing aids existed, one…