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Connecticut ProgramsOctober is National Disability Employment Awareness Month. Anna Parks, CDChoices consumer, shared with CBS6 News how hiring her own personal assistant through CDChoices has helped her gain control of her life back. “It makes me feel independent again because when I was first diagnosed with low blood pressure, it really took a toll on me,” […]
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Blaise Bryant, CDChoices Customer Service and Outreach Associate was interviewed by Spectrum News on how his service animal, Flash, helps him live and work independently. In addition to working for the organization, Blaise also receives services from CDChoices. “I don’t know if I could put into words how grateful I am to have Flash,” Bryant […]
The Consumer Directed Choices (CDChoices) Board of Directors wishes to thank outgoing CEO Elizabeth Martin for her many years of outstanding service. Elizabeth came in to CDChoices as Chief Operating Officer and took over as CEO when our founder, Constance Laymon, passed away unexpectedly in 2012. Earlier today, Living Resources announced that Elizabeth Martin has […]
The Coronavirus pandemic and COVID-19 have disrupted lives. People with disabilities are facing unique barriers to their independence as they navigate changes caused by the pandemic. Shortly after Governor Andrew M. Cuomo issued the New York State on PAUSE Executive Order, CDChoices began to hear anecdotal stories of the challenges experienced by our Consumers and […]
CDChoices has teamed up with health insurer CDPHP to provide its Consumers and their home care employees with cloth face masks amidst the COVID-19 pandemic. Last month, Governor Andrew M. Cuomo issued an executive order requiring New Yorkers, including frontline staff, to wear face coverings in public. CDPHP stepped up to the plate and is […]