Driver Training:

In order for primary driving controls to be installed (hand controls, left foot accelerators, reduced-effort steering), a consumer must obtain a prescription from one of the following organizations:

CT DMV Disabled Drivers Training
60 State Street
Wethersfield, CT  06161
860-263-5097

Easter Seals Mobilty Center
158 State Street
Meriden, CT  06450
203-630-2208 — Phone
203-634-0341 — Fax

Vocational Rehabilitation:

These state agencies help people with disabilities to continue their education and/or procure employment by providing funding for some home and vehicle modifications.

Connecticut Bureau of Rehabilitation Services
25 Sigourney Street-11th Floor
Hartford, CT 06106
1-800-537-2549 (voice only)
(860) 424-4844 (voice); (860) 424-4839 (TDD/TTY)
1-800-537-2549; (860) 424-4844

Massachusetts Rehabilitation Commission
Fort Point Place
27 Wormwood Street
Boston, MA  02210-1616
800-245-6543
617-204-3600
617-727-1354

State and National Organizations for People with Disabilities:

MS Society - CT Chapter
659 Tower Avenue, 1st Floor
Hartford, CT 06112
phone: 860.714.2300
fax: 860.714.2301
info@ctfightsms.org

National Spinal Cord Injury Association - CT Chapter
c/o Gaylord Hospital
Gaylord Farms Road
Wallingford, CT  06492
phone: 203-284-1045
email: nscia@sciact.org

ALS Society - CT Chapter
The ALS Association
4 Oxford Road, Unit D1
Milford, CT  06460
(203) 874-5050

Muscular Dystrophy Association

Osteogenesis Imperfecta Foundation

Obie Harrington-Howes Foundation
PO Box 2221
Darien, CT 06820
888-265-5859

Wheelchair/Scooter and Medical Equipment Sales:

Connecticut Rehab & Medical Products
11 Progress Circle
Newington, CT  06111
860-666-8888
800-457-3422

Hudson Home Health Care
151 Rockwell Road
Newington, CT 06111
Tel: 860-666-7500
Fax: 860-666-7501

New England Assistive Technology Marketplace
120 Holcomb Street
Hartford, CT  06112
Total Free in CT: (866) 526-4492
Hartford Area: (860) 243-2869
TTY: (860) 286-3113

Other Helpful Websites:

http://www.1800wheelchair.com/
http://www.disaboom.com/
http://www.usedhme.com/