Thanks to the initiative of Self-Advocates at Favarh, HB 5050 – An Act Concerning the Modernization of Parking Spaces for People with Disabilities, passed both the House and the Senate today and awaits the expected signature from the Governor. With that, Connecticut becomes the second state in the country to both remove the word “handicapped” from parking signs and to change the static wheelchair to a more active, independent, and modern icon.

The measure is a ZERO COST bill which means the new signs will only be installed when existing signs need replacing and with new construction. (more…)

Restraint: “Life-threatening physical restraint” means any physical restraint or hold of a person that restricts the flow of air into a person’s lungs, whether by chest compression or any other means. “Physical restraint” means any mechanical or personal restriction that immobilizes or reduces the free movement of a person’s arms, legs or head.

Seclusion: The confinement of a person in a room, whether alone or with staff supervision, in a manner that prevents the person from leaving.

With the passage of Public Act 15-141 (SB 927) the Connecticut General Assembly has made major revisions to the State laws that govern the use of restraint and seclusion in schools.

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