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Promising Practices in HCBS: Connecticut – Pilot Program for Young Adults with Autism Spectrum Disorders

08/03/2007 | Requests *

Summary

Connecticut is operating a state-funded home and community based services pilot program to help adults with Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD) gain the skills to become contributing members of the workforce. The program serves people with ASD who do not qualify for the State’s Medicaid home and community-based services waivers. This pilot program targets individuals who need continued supports to pursue employment opportunities and improve their independent living.

Author

Available Files

Report PDF (53K, 3 pages)

Keywords

Autism; ASD; Disabilities Education Improvement Act; IDEA;

Topic

Developmental/Psychiatric Disabilities, Employment

Type/Tool

Promising practices

Source

Thomson Reuters (formerly Medstat)

State

Connecticut

Date Created

08/15/2007

Contact

Steve Eiken
610 Opperman Drive, D3 N400
Eagan, MN 55123

Steve.Eiken@thomson.com
(651) 687-1136

Short URL

www.hcbs.org/moreInfo.php/doc/2013

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* Reflects requests since January 1, 2007

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