Explore growing concerns surrounding Connecticut’s Universal Assessment Tool (UAT) and its impact on ABI Waiver participants, person-centered planning, and disability justice. This article examines whether standardized assessments and limited care manager contact can truly capture the complex cognitive, emotional, behavioral, and environmental needs of individuals living with brain injury. Learn how the current system may affect service planning, goal attainment, provider accountability, and long-term outcomes for Connecticut residents with disabilities.

The fentanyl crisis is driving a hidden surge in hypoxic brain injuries, creating a new population of survivors who fall outside traditional ABI Waiver eligibility in Connecticut. Despite lacking ADL deficits, these individuals face significant cognitive, behavioral, and IADL challenges that put them at high risk for relapse and instability. Learn how The Supported Living Group (SLG) is leading advocacy and innovative brain injury support solutions to address this growing gap in care.