FORCONN - Friends of Retarded Citizens of Connecticut

FORConn
Friends of Retarded Citizens
of Connecticut

FORConn - Speaking out for Choices for People with Mental Retardation and Their Families!

FORConn
State and National Affiliations

FORConn members serve on numerous state and national boards, committees and organizations around the state and nation. We work towards improving the quality of life for the mentally retarded in Connecticut. Please see "Meet Us" for more information on our Board of Directors.

Connecticut Member Units of FORConn

	The Grasso Regional Association for Special People, INC. (GRASP) Armory Road Stratford, CT 06497 President Dexter Picozzi 1-203-227-7850
	The Home and School Association of the Southbury Training School Southbury, CT 06488 President, Sally Bondy For more information, please see the Connecticut's DMR website Pictures of Southbury - Page 1 and Page 2
The Kennedy Center	The Kennedy Center, Inc. The Kennedy Center, Inc., a private, community-based rehabilitation organization, actively responds to people with disabilities or special needs by offering innovative, comprehensive community services. Their mission promotes the empowerment of people with disabilities or special needs, emphasizing their diverse abilities and optimal participation and inclusion in the community. Our environment values diversity, supports the elimination of discrimination, advocates for social equality, independence and the advancement of the field of rehabilitation. There address is: The Kennedy Center, Inc. 2440 Reservoir Avenue, Trumbull, CT 06611 Phone: (203) 365-8522
	Parents & Friends of Lower Fairfield Center & Associated Group Homes 146 Silvermine Ave. Norwalk, CT 06850-1607 President Fritzie Levine 1-203-256-0400 Vice President Cindy Stramandinoli 1-203-359-2455 Please see more information on the Lower Fairfield Center 26 mile California fundraising marathon!
Southeasten Connecticut Association for the Retarded (SCAR)	Southeasten Connecticut Association for the Retarded (SCAR) For more information on SCAR, contact Grace Curtis at 860-443-5953.
	Valley Association for Retarded Children and Adults (VARCA) VARCA Inc. is a private non-profit agency, which provides mentally retarded adults the opportunity to experience meaningful employment through its sheltered workshop program George Hegyi Industries. George Hegyi Industries is certified under the United States Department of Labor Wage and Hour Division. George Hegyi Industries secures and manages subcontract work for numerous companies in the area. Please see their site for more information or contact the VARCA Vice President Robert Wood (203) 375-1796 .

National Affiliation

Voice of the Retarded's (VOR)
FORConn is VOR's State Coordinator & Organizational Member Affiliate. VOR is a 501c(3) charity that supports a full range of choices for individuals with mental retardation and their families and guardians. VOR is a national, non-profit organization that advocates for a full continuum of quality care for persons with mental retardation. Please see their site for up to date information on national legislative news and happenings. VOR is active in lobbying with state and national leaders on a regular basis - if you would like to support this national effort, please consider joining VOR.

FORConn - Working since 1984 For Connecticut Residents
who have Mental Retardation.