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Welcome to the internet site of the Office of Protection and Advocacy for Persons with Disabilities (better known as OPA or simply "P&A"). P&A is an independent State agency created to safeguard and advance the civil and human rights of people with disabilities in Connecticut. Part of a nationwide network of protection and advocacy systems, it operates under both State and federal legislative mandates to:
- provide information, referral, and advocacy services;
- pursue legal and administrative remedies on behalf of people with disabilities who experience disability-related discrimination;
- selectively investigate complaints from people with disabilities and into allegations of abuse and neglect with respect to adults who have mental retardation (ages 18-59), and for people in psychiatric facilities; and,
- provide public education and training on disability issues and to inform policy makers about issues affecting people with disabilities.
| Latest News | | Friday, July 18, 2008 | | Legislation Update |
| | This report details legislation that was enacted during the 2008 Regular Session of the Connecticut General Assembly. |
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| Wednesday, July 16, 2008 | | 2008 Disability Convention & Exposition |
| | The 2008 Disability Convention & Exposition to be held September 27, 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. at the Connecticut Expo Center. |
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| Monday, July 14, 2008 | | Anonymous Interpreter Survey |
| | Registered Connecticut Intrepeter Survey |
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| Monday, February 04, 2008 | | Closed Captioned Presidential Debates |
| | A free service, featuring all the presidential debates. |
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