Connecticut Bureau of Rehabilitation Services

Connecticut Bureau of Rehabilitation Services Creating Opportunities to Enable People with Disabilities to Work Competitively and Live Independent

The Workforce Outreach Team is here to support your business 🤝From recruitment support to training and technical assista...
06/12/2026

The Workforce Outreach Team is here to support your business 🤝
From recruitment support to training and technical assistance, BRS helps businesses of all sizes connect with talent and build stronger teams.
Get the guidance and resources you need to grow your workforce with confidence.

👉 Learn more: DisabilityWorksCT.org

06/11/2026

Opportunity can start with a single conversation.

At a recent Community Resource Event hosted by BRIDGE CT and Unified School District #1 at York Correctional Institution, 168 women connected with educators, employers, state agencies, and community organizations to learn about resources available after release.

For many participants, it was their first introduction to employment services, education opportunities, and support programs designed to help them build independent futures.

BRS and BRIDGE CT are proud to help individuals explore career pathways, access resources, and prepare for success in their communities.
👉 Learn more: disabilityworksct.org

06/11/2026

¿Estás listo para llevar tu futuro al siguiente nivel? 🎓
Los estudiantes con discapacidades entre 16 y 22 años que tienen un IEP, un Plan 504 o un plan de educación especial pueden beneficiarse del apoyo que ofrece el programa Level Up.
Tu próxima oportunidad comienza con el apoyo adecuado.

👉 Obtén más información y da el siguiente paso visitando DisabilityWorksCT.org


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Descripción del video:
El video comienza con las siguientes palabras en pantalla: “Atención, estudiantes”.
Aparece el logo de Level Up.
Luego aparecen las siguientes palabras: “Como estudiante, puedes beneficiarte de los siguientes tipos de servicios:
• Orientación vocacional y asesoría profesional
• Elaboración de currículum
• Aprendizaje basado en el trabajo / Prácticas profesionales
• Equipos especiales, tutoría o tecnología para abordar barreras relacionadas con la discapacidad
• Apoyo financiero”
El video finaliza con las siguientes palabras: “Obtén más información en DisabilityWorksCT.org y el logo de CT ADS-BRS.”

06/10/2026

BRS VR program provides a variety of services to people with disabilities when it comes to employment. One of these services is job retention, which can be impacted by progression or changes in disability or needs of the job.
Here are our Job Retention services explained:
1. Vocational counseling to help identify service needs to keep your job
2. Evaluations or assessments to assist with identifying solutions to new barriers
3. Assistance with training or education, if needed to help with upskilling or reskilling
4. Special equipment or technology to address disability-related barriers
5. Job coaching to assist with learning new tasks and achieve job stability.

👉 Learn more and take the next step: DisabilityWorksCT.org


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Video Description:
Video start with the following words appearing on screen, “5 Thing Included In BRS’ Job Retention Services:”
A man appears pointing at the following five points:
1. Vocational counseling
2. Evaluations or assessments
3. Assistance with training or education
4. Special equipment or technology
5. Job coaching
The video ends with CT ADS-BRS logo.

06/08/2026

Ready to level up your future? 🎓
Students with Disabilities ages 16-22 who have an IEP, 504 or special education plan can benefit from the support the Level Up program provides.
Your next opportunity starts with the right support.

👉 Learn more and take the next step by visiting DisabilityWorksCT.org


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Video Description:
Video start with the following words appearing on screen, “Attention Students.”
The Level Up logo appears.
Then the following words appear, “As a student you may benefit from the following types of services:
- Vocational and Career Counseling
- Resume Development
- Work based learning/Internships
- Special equipment, tutoring or technology to address disability related barriers
- Financial Sponsorship
The video ends with the following words, “Learn More DisabilityWorksCT.org and the CT ADS-BRS logo.”

06/04/2026

Assistive technology can help individuals work independently, confidently, and efficiently.
From adaptive devices to software tools, BRS helps connect people with the right technology to succeed in the workplace.

👉 Learn more about how we support employment: disabilityworksct.org


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Video description:
The video begins with the following words appearing on screen, “The Right Tools Make Work Possible.”
Then a collage of AT device photos appear like an ipad, screen magnifier, standing desk, and wheelchair.
The video ends with CT ADS-BRS logo.

Summer is a great time to gain work experience.BRS helps job seekers with disabilities to prepare with resume support, i...
06/02/2026

Summer is a great time to gain work experience.
BRS helps job seekers with disabilities to prepare with resume support, interview coaching, and career guidance.
Start preparing today by visiting

👉 disabilityworksct.org

05/28/2026

With graduation season approaching, BRS helps students with disabilities prepare for employment with career exploration, training opportunities, and job support.

Parents, teachers, and counselors can help students take the next step.
👉 disabilityworksct.org

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Video of a student smiling while in a library and the following text above:
Signs A Student May Benefit From BRS
• Not sure what career path to take
• Feeling nervous about your first job
• Want to build real workplace skills

BRS can help you take the first step.

The video ends with the Connecticut ADS-BRS logo.

05/27/2026

Businesses across Connecticut are discovering the benefits of hiring talented individuals with disabilities.

Learn how BRS can support employers throughout the hiring process.
👉 disabilityworksct.org

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Two coworkers in an office and one is in a wheelchair. The following text appears:
Benefits of Hiring People with Disabilities
• Strong Work Ethic
• Problem Solving Skills
• Workplace Loyalty
The video ends with the Connecticut ADS-BRS logo

Today we honor the service and sacrifice of the men and women who gave their lives for our country.For almost 160 years ...
05/25/2026

Today we honor the service and sacrifice of the men and women who gave their lives for our country.
For almost 160 years we have honored those who have proudly served our country and given the ultimate sacrifice. As a nation and a state, today we reflect and show our collective respect.

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55 Farmington Avenue, Fl 12th
Hartford, CT
06105

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Tuesday 8am - 4:30pm
Wednesday 8am - 4:30pm
Thursday 8am - 4:30pm
Friday 8am - 4:30pm

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