Communication Advocacy Network
Communication Advocacy Network, Inc.
Empowering Access Through Support and Communication
CAN provides auxiliary support services to statewide agencies who serve deaf or hard-of-hearing elderly (who require American Sign Language (ASL) interpretation by native users of ASL) and ReafBlind and Hard of Hearing blind, and Deaf and Hard of Hearing persons with diminished visual acuity regardless of race or gender so that they can be provided opportunities to succeed in areas of employment, education, housing, economics, and self-determination.
OUR SERVICES
Explore our services designed to support DeafBlind and hard-of-hearing individuals with vision loss. From daily living assistance to community events, we’re here to help.
Support Service Provider (SSP)
SSPs are fluent in American Sign Language (ASL) and trained to provide tactile or visual communication, transportation and assistance in maintaining independence.
Consumer Support Providers (CSP)
CSPs provide peer-to-peer communication, offering companionship, scheduling transportation to medical appointments, and food shopping for elderly Deaf consumers.
Communication Facilitator(CF)
This assistance is available at virtual or onsite meetings or workshops. Trained facilitators work between hearing-sight callers and DeafBlind callers on videophones his is different from interpreters who deliver voice communication in American Sign Language (ASL).
DeafBlind Consumer Support Group
This DeafBind support group meets monthly bringing the community together to learn about a wide range of topics related to DeafRling as well as provide a chance to socialize, and engage in the community.
Peer Mentoring Program (PM)
Every two weeks this program provides meaningful opportunities for communicatively accessible information and interaction that helps stablilize and enhance ReafBlind persons mental health and well beng by providing health screenings, Deaf community updates, sharing of technology developments, local activities and other activities identified by the participants.
OUR IMPACTS
Together We Make a Difference
We are grateful for the incredible support of our partners who share our vision of empowering our community. Together, we create opportunities, foster independence, and build a more inclusive world.
Support from BESB
Support for Aging and Caregiving in Connecticut
Advocating for Disability Rights in Connecticut
Up Coming Events
What Our Community Says
Our mission comes to life through the voices of those we serve. Hear directly from our community members about how our programs have made a difference in their lives:
Support C.A.N. with Zelle Donation Today!
Our Zelle ID: treasurer@cancorp.org
Please add a note to let us know the purpose of your donation.
How to Donate via Zelle® :
- Log in to your bank’s app or website.
- Find Zelle® — usually under “Send Money” or “Transfers.”
- Enter our email: treasurer@cancorp.org
- Type in the amount you’d like to give.
- Add a note to let us know the purpose of your donation.
- Tap Send — and that’s it!
Contact Us
We would love to hear from you.
Feel free to reach out using the below details.
- Address: 151 New Park Avenue, Suite 101 (Box 83) Hartford, CT 06106
- Hours: Mon-Fri 9:00AM - 4:00PM
- Primary Contact: Jennifer White-Jackson, Director
- Email: JWhite-Jackson@cancorp.org
- Phone:(860)566-9488
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