Connecticut

Vision for Supporting Families and the CoP in CT:

To discover, design and deliver effective supports for families who have a family member with a disability.

Exploring embedding Charting the LifeCourse framework across management, policy, and decision-making activities by working with staff to adopt a person-centered philosophy and mindset. Explore promoting quality reviews to support individual and family

Innovation/Focus Areas:

  • Internal capacity building and workshops for systems change, advocacy, self-determination, and engagement
  • Integrating CtLC principles on the website and into the Individual Support Plan
  • Embracing principles of Charting the LifeCourse within DDS administration and policy development

Success Stories:

  • Embedded and adapted Charting the LifeCourse tools within the person-centered planning process for all Individuals receiving waivered supports through the Department of Developmental Services
  • Use of the Charting the LifeCourse tools for decision making within the Department of Developmental Services and with partners
  • Embedded and use the CT Charting the LifeCouse materials In the CT Youth Leadership Program to support students developing transition plans to adulthood
  • Charting the LifeCourse tools are being used by multiple state agencies and organizations to advance person centered planning for Individuals and Families

Resources and Highlights:

Supporting Links:

CT CoP Lead Partners:

CT CoP for Supporting Families Facilitators:

Wayne Seidel
Facilitator
Department of Developmental Services
Wayne.seidel@ct.gov

Amy Blazawski
Facilitator
Department of Developmental Services
Amy.blazawski@ct.gov

Walt Glomb
Facilitator
Department of Developmental Services
walter.glomb@ct.gov

Jordan Scheff
Director
Department of Developmental Services
jordan.scheff@ct.gov

Alycia Trakas
Facilitator
CT State Department of Education
Alycia.trakas@ct.gov

 

CT CoP for Supporting Families Team Members:

Tyrone McConnico
Regional Lead
Individual/Family Support Division Assistant Regional Director
Tyronne.mcconnico@ct.gov

 

Brian Smith
Regional Lead
IFS Asst. Reg. Director
Brian.K.Smith@ct.gov

Karen Sticklin
Regional Lead
DDS, IFS Asst. Reg Director
Karen.Sticklin@ct.gov

Varian Salters
SAC Lead, DDS, Self-Advocate Coordinator

varian.saltars@ct.gov

Walter Glomb
CoP Facilitator
DD Council, Executive Director
Walter.Glomb@ct.gov

Missy Wrigley
RESC Lead
SERC-SDE, Educational Consultant
wrigley@ctserc.org

Eric Protulis
RESC Lead
ACES – SDE, Director of Pupil Services
eprotulis@aces.org

Claudia Elfreich
RESC Lead
CREC -SDE, Education Specialist
celfreich@crec.org

Carmina Cirioli
Co- Lead
PATH Parent to Parent/Family Voice CT, Co-Executive Director
ccirioli@pathct.org

Melissa Kremmel
CoP
Connecticut Family Support Network (CTFSN), Executive Director
mkremmel@ctfsn.org

Doris Maldonado
Co-Lead
PATH Parent to Parent/Family Voice CT, Bilingual (Spanish) Health Information Specialist
dmaldonado@pathct.org