Founder & President | Disability Services Leader | ABI Waiver Advocate

Christopher Brisson is the Founder and President of The Supported Living Group (SLG), a Connecticut-based provider specializing in community-based disability supports, acquired brain injury (ABI) services, autism supports, and person-centered rehabilitation programs.

Founded in 2006, SLG was created from Christopher’s belief that individuals living with disabilities deserve more than basic support—they deserve opportunities to pursue independence, meaningful relationships, employment, education, and full participation within their communities.

Through his leadership, Christopher has helped develop SLG into a statewide provider supporting individuals through:

  • Connecticut ABI Waiver I & II services

  • Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) Waiver services

  • Developmental disability supports

  • Community-based rehabilitation

  • Independent living services

  • Employment supports

  • Private pay disability services

A Personal Connection to Brain Injury and Disability Advocacy

Christopher’s dedication to disability services began after witnessing firsthand the impact of traumatic brain injury on a loved one.

In 1998, Christopher experienced the challenges families face when a person sustains a brain injury and suddenly requires new forms of support, education, and advocacy. That experience shaped his commitment to developing better community-based resources for individuals and families navigating disability.

This personal connection became the foundation for SLG’s mission:

Creating opportunities for individuals with disabilities to live meaningful lives in their communities with the right supports in place.

Building a New Standard for Community-Based Disability Services

Christopher founded SLG after identifying gaps in traditional disability support systems, including:

  • Lack of individualized programming

  • Limited community integration opportunities

  • Inconsistent communication

  • Insufficient focus on personal goals

His vision was to create an organization where services were built around the individual—not around a diagnosis, schedule, or institutional model.

Today, SLG provides individualized supports designed to help people:

  • Develop independence

  • Build daily living skills

  • Pursue employment

  • Access education

  • Strengthen community connections

  • Achieve personal goals

Leadership in Connecticut ABI Waiver Services

Christopher has played a significant role in expanding access to community-based supports for individuals living with acquired and traumatic brain injuries throughout Connecticut.

Brain injury can affect many areas beyond physical functioning, including:

  • Executive functioning

  • Judgment and decision-making

  • Emotional regulation

  • Memory

  • Relationships

  • Employment

  • Community participation

Christopher’s leadership philosophy recognizes that successful brain injury support requires understanding the whole person and creating individualized environments where people can succeed.

Through SLG’s ABI Waiver programs, individuals receive supports designed to promote independence, stability, and meaningful community involvement.

Advancing Person-Centered Disability Supports

A central component of Christopher’s leadership philosophy is the belief that individuals receiving services should remain active participants in designing their own lives.

SLG’s person-centered approach emphasizes:

  • Individual choice

  • Personal goals

  • Strength-based planning

  • Community inclusion

  • Respect and dignity

Christopher continues to promote the idea that disability services should focus not simply on care, but on opportunity.

Expanding Autism and Neurodivergent Supports

Under Christopher’s leadership, SLG has expanded its services to support autistic individuals and people with developmental disabilities throughout Connecticut.

These services focus on:

  • Independence

  • Skill development

  • Community participation

  • Employment preparation

  • Individualized support planning

SLG’s expansion into autism services reflects Christopher’s broader commitment to creating specialized supports for individuals with diverse needs.

Founder Leadership and Organizational Growth

Christopher has guided SLG’s development from a small community support organization into a statewide provider with multiple program locations and specialized service offerings.

Today, SLG maintains locations in:

  • Danielson

  • Avon

  • Bethany

and provides community-based services throughout Connecticut.

His leadership continues to focus on:

  • Program innovation

  • Staff development

  • Service quality

  • Community partnerships

  • Individual outcomes

Why Leadership Matters in Disability Services

Families choosing a provider are choosing more than an agency.

They are choosing the values, experience, and leadership philosophy behind the organization.

Christopher Brisson’s work reflects SLG’s commitment to:

✓ Specialized disability expertise
✓ Person-centered services
✓ Community inclusion
✓ Individual choice
✓ Long-term independence

Christopher Brisson

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