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What is CT-KASA?
We are an organization for youth, run by youth. We help kids with disabilities, their siblings and peers, learn how to be self advocates through information and support. Through the years, we have received support from the CT Council on Developmental Disabilities and the CT Youth Leadership Project. Currently we are housed at the Office of Protection and Advocacy for Persons with Disabilities. We use meeting space at two Independent Living Centers in the state and are always looking for new organizations to partner with. Our membership has grown to include over 35 members and we maintain our connection with the national KASA group through our website, email and teleconference calls.
What does CT-KASA do?
· Allows youth to address topics they feel are important through support & information
· Provides an avenue for youth to educate society about issues concerning youth with a wide spectrum of disabilities
· Helps other people in the community understand what it’s like to live with special health care needs
· Helps youth with special needs and their friends become self-advocates
Anyone between the ages of 13 and 24 is welcome to join us! We are always looking for new members who want to socialize, have new ideas, want to learn how to help themselves and want to educate others. To join us, contact us at:
www.ctkasa.org
860-297-4316 Voice 860-297-4380 TTY 860-566-8714 Fax
60-B Weston Street Hartford, CT 06120-1551
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