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Agencies and groups located in Fairfield County in Connecticut
- Abilis (formerly Greenwich ARC, www.abilis.us Offers a sensitive and complete array of services for people of all ages and degrees of developmental disabilities in lower Fairfield County, CT.
- Angelfish Therapy, Pediatric aquatic therapy company providing PT and OT in the water. Individual setting and small groups. Local programs at the New Canaan Y, Stamford JCC and Westport Y. Also swim instructors and land based PT and OT services. Call Ailene Tisser P.T. at 203-969-6431 or check www.Angelfishtherapy.com.
- ARI OF CONNECTICUT, INC. Michael Smith, President and CEO, 174 Richmond Hill Avenue, Stamford, CT 06902. ARI provides services which enable people with disabilities to fulfill their potential as contributing members of their community. Programs include vocational training and placement, residential services, advocacy and education, socio-habilitative training, recreation, birth to three services, respite care and case management. For more information, call (203) 324-9258 or check www.arict.org.
- CACLD: www.cacld.org. The Connecticut Association for Children and Adults with Learning Disabilities is an independent, regional non-profit organization serving children and adults with learning disabilities and attention deficit disorders. For information and referral, a library with books and tapes on LD, Dyslexia, and ADD/ADHD for purchase, advocacy consultations, newsletters, workshops, seminars, conferences, and support….. join CACLD, 25 Van Zandt St., Suite 15-5, East Norwalk, CT 06855. (203) 838.5010.
- Center for Change, LLC: 40 Cross Street, Suite 240, Norwalk, CT 06851. For more information contact Paula Levy at 203-761-9587. Adult, child, couple and family therapy; Divorce and family mediation; Life, health and business coaching. http://www.centerforchangellc.com.
- Child’s Play Clinic. 46 Post Road East, Suite Six, Westport, Connecticut 06880. www.childsplayot.com. (203)226-9961. Run by occupational therapist, Rae Suba OTR/L. RaeSuba@ChildsPlayOT.com.
- Children’s Circle Hebrew School: A respite program held on one Sunday morning a month. It will enable you to leave your child in the hands of qualified professionals, and loving volunteers. Your child, one-on-one with a teen friend, will enjoy Judaism through music, art, story-time, and sports, while you enjoy some free time. For more info, contact: Malya Shmotkin (203) 329-0015 ext. 414. or email: Malya@friendshipCT.com.
- Circle of Friends. A program to help special needs children in our community. The Circle of Friends extends a helping hand to families who have children with special needs and involves them in a full spectrum of Jewish and social experiences. The Circle of Friends introduces teenage volunteers to the children and through shared experiences both are enriched. Sponsored by Beth Israel of Westport/Norwalk, 40 King Street, Norwalk, CT 06851. Telephone: (203) 329-0015 ext. 414. Email: friendship@snet.net. http://www.bethisraelct.org/circleoffriends.html.
- Constellation School-Based Therapy, formerly known as Norwalk Rehabilitation Services, provides expertise in the delivery of educationally-related therapy services to a number of cities and towns in Fairfield and New Haven Counties, CT. 203-845-8000. www.constellationhs.com.
- Danbury area - Autism Spectrum Parent Group: Support Group run by parents of ASD children. Our group meets on the second Wednesday of the month in the Walnut Hill Community Church in Bethel,CT from 7-9 PM. Please consider joining us and in return be supported by parents who are walking in your shoes. CONTACT PARENT FACILITATORS: LISA MARCIANO 203-870-5641 lmarciano19@sbcglobal.net; or SHANNON VANDERHEIDEN 203-770-8669.
- Department of Developmental Services (formerly DMR) Southwest Region, www.dmr.state.ct.us Family support for persons with developmental disabilities.
- Disability Resource Center of Fairfield County, Inc. (DRC) www.drcfc.org telephone (203) 378-6977.
- Fairfield County Autism Society, FCAS is the local chapter of the Autism Society of America. For more information, contact Kim at scott.newgass@yale.edu.
- Fairfield County Autism Support Group: Sponsored and run by the Connecticut ASRC. Please join us in an informal, friendly environment at Frenchtown Elementary School in Trumbull, CT the first Monday of each month at 7:00 PM. Our group’s mission is to provide support, guidance and information to families whose lives are inextricably linked to the world of autism. Focus is on every age throughout the lifespan and all types of autism, PDD, and Asperger’s Syndrome. Please call the ASRC for more information at (203) 256-7717 or email Tina Rembish at MRembish1@yahoo.com.
- Fairfield SEPTA, Meets the second Wednesday of each month of the school year. Contact Doreen Caruso at dornicky@optonline or (203) 319-7452. Check out their new website at www.fairfieldsepta.org.
- Friendship Circle: Extends a helping hand to families who have children with special needs and involves them in a full range of social and Jewish experiences. The Circle’s unique formula introduces teenage volunteers to the children and through shared experiences both are enriched. www.friendshipct.com. Contact Malya Shmotkin (203)324-8826 ext. 16.
- Greenwich PTA Special Education Services Committee (SES), Parent forum for special education issues and support network. Meetings held on the third Wednesday of each month, 9:30 am, Greenwich Town Hall. Contact: Diane Corba at (203) 552-1718
- Greenwich Pizza Moms: Support group for Moms with special needs children. Meets every third Wednesday of the month at 7:00 p.m. at Nonna’s in Cos Cob (371 East Putnam Avenue). Check their website at www.geocities.com/nanette618/pizzamomsg.html
- Greenwich Challenger Little League Baseball. Open to all Greenwich residents with special needs, 5 years and older. Questions please contact Pat Ferris (203) 531-7198.
- Healing Arts Children’s Center 24 Grove Street, New Canaan, CT. Music and Art Therapy for children (toddlers through teens) with disabilities. Call (203) 972-2982. www.artsforhealing.org. Summer program being offered.
- Healing Hearts Pediatric and Therapy Center: Healing Hearts Pediatric Therapy Center will offer innovative and specialized therapies for children with a wide range of developmental disabilities and neuro-motor challenges. Together in one central location, the family and center form a cohesive team enabling these children to achieve their maximum potential regardless of financial means. www.healingheartscenter.org.
- Kennedy Community Services www.thekennedycenterinc.org
- Jennifer Sokira, MT-BC: Connecticut Music Therapy Services LLC. Home, school and community based music therapy services for individuals and groups with special needs. jen@ctmusictherapy.com or (203) 394-3033.
- Law Offices of Anne I. Eason, LLC: www.spedlawyers.com. AnneEasonAtty@aol.com.
- Law Office of Nora A. Belanger, LLC: www.norabelanger.com. norabelanger@gmail.com
- Law Office of Piper Paul, LLC: www.piperpaullaw.com. psquare@optonline.net
- Lindamood-Bell® Stamford Center 2777 Summer Street, Suite 211 Stamford, CT 06905. (203)-355-0044. www.lindamoodbell.com. Lindamood-Bell is a research based organization dedicated to enhancing human learning, offering programs that develop the sensory-cognitive processes that underlie reading, spelling, math, visual-motor skills, language comprehension, attention, memory and critical thinking.
- Literacy Advocates: Sheryl Knapp. 203.894.8586. SKnapp@literacyadvocates.com. www.literacyadvocates.com. Specializing in literacy issues for students with intellectual disabilities. Associate Level Orton-Gillingham training
- Music and Arts for Humanity (203) 966-3300
- Music Therapy Clinic, Dorita S. Berger MA, MT-BC, LCAT. 27 Chipmunk Lane, Norwalk CT. 06850 (203) 853-4426. dsberger@mags.net. Services include Music Therapy with special focus on sensory integration, physiologic function for all Diagnosis. Publications include: Music Therapy, Sensory Integration and the Autistic Child; The Music Effect, Music Physiology and Clinical Application; published by Jessica Kingsley Publishers.
- NorwalkSEEKS: NorwalkSeeks is a non-profit organization based in Norwalk, Connecticut. We are a network of parents and professionals who are interested in special education issues and in providing parent advocacy and a support network. www.norwalkseeks.org.
- Pathways to Learning Center 203-847-3000, www.thepathwaystolearning.com. Dedicated to improving cognitive abilities in children with Attention Deficit Disorder, Learning Disabilities and Spectrum Disorders. Dr. Mark Goldenberg, Chiropractic Neurologist, 1 Westport Avenue, Norwalk Ct.06851.
- PDD/Asperger Syndrome Support group. Call Lori Whitney (203) 259-1167 Their website is www.pddaspergersupportCT.org.
- Pegasus Therapeutic Horseback Riding (203) 359-9504
- Pizza Moms, Meets first Tuesday of every month; provides informal information sharing and support group during supper, 7:30 p.m. at Post Corner Pizza in Darien. Check their website at www.geocities.com/nanette618/pizzamoms.html
- Pizza Moma Greenwich. Held at Bella Nonna’s in Cos Cob, 371 East Putnam Avenue. http://www.geocities.com/nanette618/pizzamomsg.html. Third Wednesday monthly 7:00 pm.
- Saturday’s Stars - respite one Saturday a month at the YMCA (run by STAR), www.starinc-lightingtheway.org
- SCOPES: www.scopesnetwork.org. A parent-to-parent support and advocacy network for families of children with special needs in Stamford, Connecticut.
- SPED*NET Special Education Network of New Canaan, Ltd. A monthly forum for discussing issues and ideas and developing strategies for special education. For more information, visit www.spednet.org.
- SPED*NET Special Education Network of Wilton, Ltd. A monthly forum for discussing issues and ideas and developing strategies for special education. For more information, visit www.spednetwilton.org or email Eve Kessler at eviesuekessler@yahoo.com.
- Smart Kids with Learning Disabilities, a (501)(c)(3) non-profit organization providing information and support to parents of children with learning disabilities and attention deficit disorders (ADHD). For more info, visit www.SmartKidswithLD.org or call 203-226-6831. $25 annual membership fee includes six issues of the highly regarded national newsletter, Smart Kids with Learning Disabilities, as well as a members-only area of the website providing access to the entire archive of the newsletter.
- Southwest Advocacy Network. Part of the Connecticut Disability Advocacy Collaborative, www.ct-dac.org. The mission of this group is “to enhance the effectiveness of disability activism in Connecticut by organizing and empowering individuals, families, groups, and organizations. We are cross-disability in nature and seek to improve communication among many various advocacy organizations and individuals. For more info, contact Carol Kana at 203-637-4304 or email pkana@snet.net. The group meets at the Norwalk Police Department, 1 Monroe Street, Norwalk, CT. Parking is on South Main Street.
- SPED-NOR - Special Education Network of Ridgefield. For more information, please contact Sheryl Knapp at sknapp44@sbcglobal.net or Traci Madeson at tmadeson@iname.com.
- STEPS of Darien, a parent lead group that is committed to advancing, involving and including residents of Darien, CT with disabilities in all facets of the community. To find out more about STEP’s, please call the YWCA at (203) 655-2535 extension 61 or email them at YWCASTEPSDarien@optonline.net.
- St. Vincent’s Special Needs Service/First Connections Family Center www.stvincentsspecialneeds.org
- STAR - Lighting the Way, Inc.: www.starinc-lightingtheway.org Located in Norwalk, Ct., is a not-for-profit membership organization, serving infants, children and adults with developmental disabilities and their families. Check out their impressive comprehensive online resource directory!
- Storm Hockey. Special hockey team for children ages 5 and up with developmental disabilities. Go to www.ctstormhockey.org.
- Total Learning and Therapy Center – 5983 Main Street, Trumbull, CT. Programs to enhance learning provided are: vision therapy, occupational therapy, speech and language therapy, Lee Silverman Voice TreatmentTM, social skills groups, Handwriting Without Tears®, strengthening and endurance training, sensory motor groups, developmental movement and music program, Therapeutic ListeningTM, the EDGE Learning SystemSM and summer programs. Additional services include: physical therapy, psychological services, tutoring, specialized computer training and free educational seminars. 203-268-8852. www.tltc.org
- Trumbull Parents of Students with Learning Differences. Contact Alice Ferreira at alice.c.ferreira@healthnet.com or Jill Massari at jmassari@snet.net.
- WE BELONG! Inclusion in Fairfield County (IFC). A network of individuals from Fairfield County who are interested in Inclusive Education for students with disabilities! Six meetings a year are held. For more info, contact Eva Greenwald at (203) 554-4462 , or evagreenwald@sbcglobal.net or check www.spednet.org/we_belong.
- WeCAHR, www.wecahr.org The Western Connecticut Association for Human Rights
- Westchester-Fairfield NLD Support. A support group for parents of children with nonverbal learning disabilities (NLD). Meetings are held on the second Wednesday of each month during the school year at 7 to 9:00 pm at Meadow Pond Elementary School, 185 Smith Ridge Road (Route 123), South Salem, NY. For more information visit the group website: http://wotan.liu.edu/~jegs/NLD1-homepage.html or call Jennifer (914) 533-5373 or Alice (914) 533-2216, or email jegs@optonline.net.
- Weston SEPTA - The Angel Network: a support, education and networking organization for parents of children receiving special education services from the Weston School District or the Connecticut Birth to Three System. For more information call Elayne Robertson Demby at 203-222-8107 or Amy Sierra at 203-226-5847 or e-mail at edemby@ix.netcom.com or asierra001@aol.com.
- Westport SEPTA (Special Education PTA):A group of parents, teachers, caregivers and community leaders concerned with the general welfare of all children with any type of disability. Check their www.westportsepta.org for ongoing SEPTA KIDS recreation programs, the INSTRUMENTAL ENRICHMENT critical thinking skills program, and evening programs. For more info, contact info@westportsepta.org or (203) 222-1796.
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