Stafford has approximately 11,300 residents and covers 58 square miles, the third most for Connecticut towns. There is a developed downtown business section bordered by several parks. [
The Town of Stafford began its history almost 300 years ago as a rural hill town with 3 excellent agricultural districts concentrated throughout 6-7 villages. [
A fine balance of manufacturing, retail and service industries presently exist. Stafford is a Business friendly community offering many benefits. [
For the outdoor enthusiast, Stafford and North central Connecticut offers many activities. The Town has several tennis courts, ball fields, soccer fields, and several quiet, relaxing parks. [
Stafford has always had many active civic organizations. Today there are a numerous active clubs that contribute to the town's ongoing vitality. [
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Upcoming Meetings
| 8/11 at 6:00am | PRESIDENTIAL PREFERENCE PRIMARY |
| 8/11 at 6:15pm | Stafford Housing Authority |
| 8/12 at 6:30pm | Stafford Agricultural Advisory Commission |
| 8/12 at 7:00pm | Energy Advisory Committee |
Upcoming Civic Events
| Today at 10:00am | Stafford Area Farmers & Crafters Market |
| 8/14 at 4:00pm | Farmers Market at Sun Valley Resort |
| 8/16 at 10:00am | Stafford Area Farmers & Crafters Market |
| 8/21 at 4:00pm | Farmers Market at Sun Valley Resort |
Information for Individuals
with Disabilities:
- Office
of Protection and Advocacy for Persons with Disabilities - An
independent State agency created to safeguard and advance the civil and
human rights of people with disabilities in Connecticut.
- Independence
Unlimited - Provides services to help people with
disabilities achieve personal independence. Pre-vocational support, paid
work adjustment training, supported employment services and sheltered
employment are offered.
- ARC - A
private, nonprofit organization which offers a variety of services to
citizens with developmental disabilities and their families and friends.
- Board of Education
and Services for the Blind (BESB)- Provides
statewide comprehensive, community-based programs through a continuum of
individualized education, rehabilitational and social services programs to
adults who are legally blind and to children who are legally blind or
visually impaired.
- Brain Injury
Association of Connecticut (BIAC) - A
private, nonprofit agency helping people in Connecticut who have a brain
injury and their families.
- Commission on the Deaf and Hearing Impaired (CDHI) - Serves
deaf and hard of hearing persons with hearing losses ranging from slight
to profound as well as the hearing community who live and work with
persons with hearing disabilities.
- Connecticut Association for Children with Learning
Disabilities (CACLD)- A regional, nonprofit
organization providing support and information to benefit children and
adults with learning disabilities and attention deficit disorders.
- Connecticut's
Birth to Three Program - A statewide, early
intervention program for infants and toddlers with developmental delays.
- Connecticut
Bureau of Rehabilitation Services (BRS) - A part
of the Department of Social Services which oversees Vocational
Rehabilitation, Independent Living, and Disability Determination Services.
- Connecticut
Community Providers Association, Inc. (CCPA) - A
private, nonprofit organization which represents community-based
rehabilitation and behavioral heath organizations.
- Connecticut
Department of Developmental Services (DDS) - Purchases
or provides support and services for Connecticut citizens of all ages with
intellectual disabilities.
- Connecticut
Department of Social Services (DSS) - Provides
many social programs to Connecticut individuals with disabilities
including; Acquired Brain Injury (ABI) Waivers, Adult Services, Family
Support Grant Programs, Personal Care Assistance, and Person Care
Assistance Medial Waivers.
- Connecticut Radio
Information System (CRIS) - Broadcasts readings from
local and national newspapers, current magazines and books 24 hours a day.
- Connecticut
State Library for the Blind and Physically Handicapped - Lends
books and magazines on disc, cassette and in braille, and the necessary
playback equipment, free, to any Connecticut adult or child who is
prevented by a visual or physical disability from reading ordinary-size
print.
- Connecticut
Workers' Compensation Commission, Worker's Rehabilitation Services - Returns
people to work who have been injured on the job or have contracted an
occupational disease and qualify under the Connecticut Workers'
Compensation Act.
- Converse
Communications - Provides many support
functions for people who are deaf, hearing impaired, or speech disabled.
- Easter Seals of
Connecticut, Inc. - Provides comprehensive
programs and services to children and adults with disabilities and special
needs.
- Center
for Medicare Advocacy - Provides legal advice,
written materials, and representation to elderly and disabled people
denied Medicate coverage for home health care, hospital care, skilled
nursing facility care, rehabilitation and other health services.
- Meals
on Wheels Home Delivery Program - Designed for homebound
elderly people who are unable to travel to local meal sites. Stafford
uses: Community Renewal Team of Greater Hartford (CRT), (860)
560-5826 (relay) . Referals can be obtained through
the Stafford Community Center, (860)
684-3906 (relay)
More information about these
programs for individuals with disabilities is available through Stafford Family
Services, (860) 684-4239 (relay)
Warren Memorial Town Hall • 1 Main Street • Primary Department Hours: M-W: 8-4:30, Th: 8-6:30
