The WTS Connecticut Diversity Committee supports diversity throughout the Chapter by working with other committees and membership to develop an environment that welcomes and supports all.  We believe that embracing the differences and similarities in our members including ethnicity, age, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, neurodiversity, & profession benefits both our members and the world at large. If you have ideas that you believe can help with our mission or are interested in being a part of the WTS CT Diversity Committee, please contact Kelley Kelly at [email protected].

WTS-CT Recognizes that October is National Disability Employment Awareness Month

This intersects with WTS in a couple of ways.  Not only should we be mindful of keeping access in our workplaces to those with disabilities, the very work we do affects them significantly.

While we are all likely aware of the Americans with Disabilities Act, which addresses many of the physical barriers faced by people with disabilities, there are more challenges than just structural ones.  With the financial pressure on public transportation budgets, this population remains more vulnerable than most - the people most likely to be unable to drive, people with disabilities, are more likely to be cut off from access to healthcare, essential goods and services, interactions with friends and family, and ability to work or attend school, as well as a host of other activities. 

We’d like to share a few resources this month on both topics:

• The US Department of Labor has several offerings on celebrating value and talent here: National Disability Employment Awareness Month
• The Arc explains several of the barriers to employment people with disabilities face here:   National Disability Employment Awareness Month 2026: Theme & Ideas 
• Relay Resources has several fantastic tools for raising awareness: Relay Resources NDEAM 
• The US DOT speaks to the transportation issue faced by people with disabilities: Transportation for Populations with Disabilities | US Department of Transportation
• The Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, As Amended | ADA.gov covers many of the physical barriers faced by people with disabilities.
• Wondering how you can incorporate this into your work?  CTDOT ADA Municipal Support Services has a website: TitleIIProgram 

Let’s all take the time to consider how our work and our offices are structured to provide the support from those who would like to contribute but face those barriers to both employment and other necessary activities!

P.S.  Don’t forget you can also write/call/email/text your Congressional delegation to support more access to public transportation.

For past resources, please see our link archive here!