CT Department of Aging

Connecticut Aging and Disability Services (ADS): Programs, Access & How We Help.

Find the right statewide supports—then turn them into steady, reliable care at home.

ADS counselor in Connecticut shows a family a hub of icons for benefits, home help, and community programs, explaining how one agency connects many supports.

What Connecticut ADS Is.

ADS connects older adults, people with disabilities, and caregivers to programs, and practical help across Connecticut.

Statewide hub

A single public agency guiding aging, disability, and independence supports across Connecticut.

Partners & providers

Warm connections to Area Agencies on Aging, community orgs, and state programs.

Actionable guidance

Information, options counseling, and referrals to in-home and community supports.

Practical outcomes

Help with benefits, accessibility, and day-to-day supports that keep home safe.

Connecticut family reviews a simple ADS overview sheet that compares supports, coverage, and timelines in one clear entry point.

Why it matters.

Clear entry point for statewide supports.
Free, unbiased information and options.
Aging and disability needs handled together.
Compare coverage, costs, and timelines.

CT ADS specialist reviews icons for age, disability, state residency, and income rules with a woman and her daughter to explain program eligibility.

Eligibility.

Open to older adults and people with disabilities.
Specific eligibility depends on the referred program
Connecticut residency, income/insurance rules.
Availability varies by region and provider capacity.

UniversaCare coordinator helps a Connecticut couple prepare questions for ADS and align their ongoing home-care plan with statewide resources.

How UniversaCare Helps Families with CT ADS.

Curate events that match your needs.
Prepare questions and next steps.
Coordinate follow-ups and referrals.
Align full-time care with resources.

Trusted In-Home Care Since 2008.

At UniversaCare, we translate Connecticut’s ADS landscape into clear next steps, and coordinate handoffs so guidance becomes dependable care at home.

UniversaCare’s ADS Guidance & Support Process.

From first questions to scheduled visits, we link understanding to action.

Step 1 ➔

Needs Review

We start by learning your day-to-day life—health needs, safety risks, and routines.

Step 2 ➔

Options Alignment

We walk through ADS options and what they offer. Then we match schedules so support fits your typical day.

Step 3 ➔

Warm Handoff

Once you choose, we coordinate with partners. We confirm first visits and share key details for a smooth start.

Step 4 ➔

Ongoing Guidance

After services begin, we stay in touch. We check in and adjust the plan as routines and needs change.

Tools and Resources for Families.

Practical checklists and scripts so your first call or visit gets results.

Talk to Us

Benefit Screening Starter

What to ask about Medicare/Medicaid and cost-share.

Call Prep Script

Questions that surface needs, risks, and timelines.

Services Checklist

Transportation, meals, respite, personal care, accessibility.

Regional Contact Finder

Use the ADS portal to reach the correct division.

Live-in caregiver helps Mr. Green walk safely at breakfast while Mrs. Green reviews an ADS care schedule, relieved that nights and mornings run smoothly.

Mrs. Green, Hartford County, CT. Her husband’s mobility changed after a hospitalization; she needed direction and steady help.

UniversaCare helped by:

We organized a needs summary and joined the ADS intake call.
Options counseling confirmed meal delivery and transportation; benefits questions were addressed.
We staffed live-in care for nights and mornings; falls decreased and mornings ran smoothly.

The Greenes moved from uncertainty to a reliable, sustainable routine at home.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Connecticut ADS, in simple terms?

ADS is the statewide department that provides and coordinates aging and disability programs—employment/rehab services, independent living resources, advocacy (including the Ombudsman), and aging services—often delivered with local partners.

How do I start if I’m not sure which program fits?

Begin with an Aging & Disability Resource Center. They provide information and referral (“no wrong door”) and connect you to local supports that match your needs. We’ll help you prepare the call.

What if my concern is about care in a nursing home or assisted living?

Contact the Long-Term Care Ombudsman Program for resident-focused advocacy and problem-solving; they serve people in nursing homes, residential care homes, and assisted living communities.

Is there help for work or job training with a disability?

Yes. The ADS Bureau of Rehabilitation Services (BRS) supports people with disabilities to prepare for, find, and keep competitive jobs, including assistive technology and other services.

Are there online resources beyond the portal?

Yes—MyPlaceCT offers LTSS education and navigation tools (website and call support) to explore housing, transportation, and ways to pay for care.

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