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Jonathan Slifka. (Ivan Lendl Classic.)
The event is slated for Aug. 16 at the TPC River Highlands.
The tournament has helped individuals living with disabilities pursue their dreams through competitive sports for 25 years, but will temporarily shift focus in 2021 to help HFSC overcome the financial challenges driven by the COVID-19 pandemic.
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Hospital for Special Care has operated at surge capacity throughout the pandemic, caring for patients above the 228 licensed bed capacity, including patients severely impacted by COVID-19. HFSC s ability to care for some of the most challenging medical conditions has helped keep intensive care beds open for COVID-19 patients at other hospitals.
Inclusive Apartment Complex Offers Opportunity For Independence
by Don Stacom, Hartford Courant/TNS | February 15, 2021
A 40-unit apartment complex developed by The Arc of the Farmington Valley includes 10 units for adults with intellectual disabilities. (Mark Mirko/The Hartford Courant/TNS)
HARTFORD, Conn. For nearly 20 young people with developmental disabilities, the new Bear Woods apartments in Canton offer their first chance to live outside their families’ homes.
“I feel really good to be here it makes me feel like a grownup,” said Nick Sinacori, 26, who until now has had to live with his parents at their house in Simsbury.
From the outside, Bear Woods looks much like any other newly built apartment complex, but officials at Favarh believe it’s a model that could transform housing for those with developmental disabilities.
For nearly 20 developmentally disabled young people, the new Bear Woods apartments in Canton are their first chance to live outside their families’ homes. “I feel really good to be here - it makes me feel like a grownup,” said Nick Sinacori, 26, who until now has had to live with his parents at the house in Simsbury.
The units are designed to make life less stressful and more secure and it s the organization s latest initiative to offer the adults a sense of autonomy. We ve built-in accessibility features that make it really easy for people to get around in the apartment and in the building, said Stephen Morris, executive director of Favarh. We want to allow each individual with the opportunity to develop that level of independence and let parents know their kids are going to be safe and secure for the rest of their lives.
Nick Sinacori is one of 21 adults and is both excited and appreciative of the opportunity.