Thousands of students with disabilities attend college all over the country today, because of Ed Roberts, who decided that access and education were his right and he fought to get them.  Ed Roberts is also responsible for opening the nation’s first center for independent living. 

Click here to read about Ed Roberts’ advocacy efforts: Ed Roberts: The Father of Independent Living - FoundSF 

Resources for independent living in CT: 

Information on independent living centers and where to find one near you: https://cacil.net/vision/ 

Additional resources: https://www.ilru.org/resources