Action Alert: Support Safe Air Travel for Wheelchair Users

This week, Representative Dina Titus and Senator Tammy Baldwin reintroduced the Air Carrier Access Amendments Act. This legislation's goals are improving safety, accessibility, and accountability in air travel, where members of our community too often face damaged wheelchairs, injuries, and even death.

New Public Hearing Date on Wheelchair Repair

Date/Time: Tuesday, February 28, 2023 at 11:00 A.M. in Room 2E of the LOB and via Zoom

Take Survey on Intermittent Catheterization for Chance to Win $500 Gift Card

Here’s an opportunity to take part in United Spinal's comprehensive survey on bladder voiding for adults (age 18 and older) who use intermittent catheterization as a primary means of bladder management. The Continence and Catheterization Impact Assessment Survey will take 20 minutes to complete and will provide insight into the quality of life, health, and product needs of people requiring this method of bladder voiding. At the close of the survey a random drawing will be held and one lucky winner voluntarily providing an email address will be awarded a $500.00 gift card.

CT Access for All: Wheelchair Accessible Taxi Initiative

Posted December 2011

In 2009, legislation was passed permitting wheelchair accessible taxis in the state of Connecticut and in 2010 Connecticut Clean Cities received a grant for alternative fuel vehicles. But in October 2011, the CT DOT denied both applications and granted no additional permits.

Have you had trouble getting the Complex Rehab Technology equipment you need?

Posted November 2011

CELA 2012 is an opportunity for you to meet with your Members of Congress, in Washington, DC, to discuss these issues. Consumer Advocate scholarships, including airfare, ground transportation, lodging and meals are available.

Transit cuts: Public Hearing Schedule for Fare Increase/Service Reduction

Posted August 2011

The Connecticut Department of Transportation will hold public hearings to receive comments on proposed rail, public transit bus, express commuter bus, ADA paratransit fare increases (effective on or after November 1, 2011) and proposed reductions in bus and rail service. The proposed new bus fares will affect local bus systems serving the areas of Hartford, New Haven, Stamford, Waterbury, New Britain, Meriden, Bristol and Wallingford....