Westport Commission on People with Disabilities

12/18/2025

A great big thank you to the Westport Woman's Club for a magical evening of community and friendship with Club 203!

We are eternally grateful for your continued support and for all of the love and care you put into throwing a wonderful event for our community.

Town of Westport Westport Human Services Westport Together Westport Center for Senior Activities

08/01/2025

We could not be more proud to support CLUB203 as a program of Westport Human Services! Thank you, Stacie, Sharun,a and Kathryn - and to all of the fabulous volunteers! This is not possible without YOU!

11/20/2024

Connecticut Children's Safe Kids Worldwide

07/08/2024

This is an excellent example of collaboration and creativity in engaging wonderfully capable workers in their community! We call on all of our local businesses to consider employing individuals with disabilities. You can contact the Westport Commission on People with Disabilities for additional resources and support as part of our Employment is for Everyone Initiative www.westportct.gov/e4e

Westport Human Services Westport Together Town of Westport

Introducing DYLAN CURRAN - WDA’s Downtown Ambassador!

The WDA partnered with Employment 4 Everyone, and is pleased to announce that Dylan Curran is our Downtown Ambassador. Twice a week, Dylan is in downtown Westport to ensure that the sidewalks and streets are free of litter and debris. When you see Dylan (wearing his neon yellow vest), stop and say hello to him. He’s making a huge impact to our community! We are so grateful to have him as part of the WDA family. Welcome aboard!

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06/27/2024

This great video will put a smile on your face and provide some priceless tips on showing kindness and respect to our friends, colleagues, and neighbors with disabilities.

https://www.linkedin.com/posts/tobymildon_disabilities-workplaceinclusion-activity-7210884372919414784-igkJ?utm_source=share&utm_medium=member_desktop

Westport Human Services Westport Together Town of Westport

03/22/2024

Yesterday, the Westport Commission on People with Disabilities acknowledged March as National Developmental Disabilities Awareness Month! The text reads as follows:

THE Westport Commission on People with Disabilities COMMISSION ON PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES CELEBRATES

National Developmental Disability Awareness Month
March 2024

We believe in a Westport that recognizes the unlimited potential of all citizens, including those with developmental disabilities, to work and live in our communities.

Developmental Disabilities Awareness Month is an opportunity to recognize the importance of ensuring inclusive environments with equal Access to communication, education, employment, housing, transportation, and public accommodations.

Westport supports those with Developmental Disabilities in making their own decisions, living where and with whomever they choose, and receiving the support they need to be successful, productive, and independent community members.

Westport's Commission on People with Disabilities is working to improve Westport by promoting equality of opportunity, Access, and choice for Westporters with developmental disabilities. We are committed to the promise of a Westport in which all people with Developmental Disabilities have the knowledge, opportunity, and influence to make a difference in their lives and the lives of others.

Town of Westport Westport Center for Senior Activities Toquet Hall Teen Center Westport Book Sales Sweet P Bakery The Porch at Christie’s Westport Public Schools STAR, Inc., Lighting the Way...Westport Together

Every March, the National Association of Councils on Developmental Disabilities (NACDD) and its partners collaborate to lead Developmental Disabilities Awareness Month (DDAM). The annual campaign highlights how people with and without disabilities come together to form strong communities. DDAM raises awareness of the inclusion and contributions of people with developmental disabilities (DD) in all aspects of community life and serves as a time to explore the work still needed to remove barriers.

NACDD's 2024 theme, A World of Opportunities, focuses on people working together to remove obstacles to building communities where everyone can do well and succeed.

11/14/2023

Sweet P Bakery and The Porch at Christie’s are truly making a difference! Thank you for all you do to support and encourage individuals with disabilities to realize their dreams and for helping others to enjoy and appreciate an inclusive business model that works!

We are thrilled to share that The Porch and Sweet P Bakery are joining as

✨ONE NONPROFIT ORGANIZATION✨.

By combining our resources under a single umbrella, we aim to strengthen our commitment to training and employing adults with disabilities.

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Now you have the opportunity to help make a significant impact on our community.

To support our initiatives and fulfill our goals, we are launching a ✨GoFundMe✨ campaign.

We believe that with your generous contribution, you can make a tangible difference in the lives of adults with disabilities.

Here's how your donation will be utilized:

-Expanding Sweet P Bakery

-Increasing Employment Opportunities

-Diversifying Roles

-Sustaining The Porch

-Inclusive Employment

-Spreading Kindness

Your help will not only impact the lives of individuals with disabilities but also contribute to a more inclusive and compassionate society.

To make a donation and to find out more, please visit our ✨GoFundMe✨ page : https://gofund.me/5143f60e

Together, we can make a difference that lasts a lifetime.

Andrea + Bill Pecoriello

10/19/2023

October is Disability Employment Awareness Month! The Town of Westport's Commission on People with Disabilities is dedicated to celebrating the contributions of America's workers with Disabilities and the businesses who employ them! We are committed to supporting and advancing access and equity for individuals with disabilities who are eager and ready to work!

Westport is proud to have several businesses successfully employing people with disabilities and embracing a disability-friendly and inclusive culture by partnering with E4E. Thank you to Westport Senior Center Westport Book Sales MoCA Westport The Porch at Christie’s Sweet P Bakery Nômade Westport Westport Public Schools STAR, Inc., Lighting the Way... Westport Police Department

Westport Commission on People with Disabilities's "Employment is for Everyone" Initiative is here to assist Westport businesses and residents in exploring and promoting inclusive positions within their companies. www.westportct.gov/e4e Contact us for details!

Town of Westport Westport Human Services Westport Together Toquet Hall Teen Center

09/26/2023

A great opportunity to participate in a training that helps individuals with ASD and the police department!

Routine Traffic Stops allow individuals to practice being stopped by a police officer and utilize the blue envelope. This program allows both the police and the autistic community to learn more and become more familiar with each other. Register for the November 4 event at Sacred Heart University by emailing us at [email protected] Just send us the driver’s name, email, and phone.
Southern Connecticut State University Fairfield Police Department - Connecticut Westport Police Department Southern Connecticut State University Police Department

09/22/2023

Awesome! Thank you, Toquet Hall Teen Center and !

09/18/2023

Come learn How to Build A More Inclusive & Accessible Workplace. Westport Book Shop's President and Director - Jocelyn Barandiaran will be speaking on a panel along with Sweet P. Bakery, Team Woof Gang and Coffee for Good.
Participants will learn strategies for creating competitive and inclusive employment and universally-designed customer experiences.

Thursday, October 12th, 2023
9AM - 5:30PM
Prospector Theater, 25 Prospect Street, Ridgefield CT

For more information visit The Prospector Theater website.