Connecticut Department of Transportation and the Milford Council On Aging

TITLE VI POLICY STATEMENT

The Connecticut Department of Transportation (ConnDot) and the Milford Council on Aging is committed to ensuring that no person is excluded from participation, denied benefits, or otherwise subjected to discrimination under any program or activity, on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, age, or disability.

ConnDot and the Milford Council on Aging as a recipient of federal financial assistance will ensure full compliance with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, as amended, and related statutes and regulations in all ConnDot and Milford Council on Aging programs and activities.

Any person who believes that he or she has been subjected to discrimination or retaliation based on their race, color, national origin, sex, age, or disability may file a Title VI complaint.  Complaints may be filed directly to ConnDot or the Milford Council on Aging.  Complaints must be filed in writing and signed by the complainant or a representative and should include the complainants name, address, and telephone number or other means by which the complaint can be contacted.  Complaints must be filed within 180 days of the date of the alleged discriminatory act. 

To request additional information on ConnDot’s or Milford Council on Aging’s non-discrimination obligations or to file a Title VI complaint, please submit your request or complaint in writing to:

Connecticut Department of Transportation        or         Sharon Szturma

Division of Contract Compliance, Manager                    Human Resources Manager

2800 Berlin Turnpike                                                   Title VI Coordinator

Newington, Connecticut 06111                                     Milford Council On Aging

                                                                                  9 Jepson Drive

                                                                                   Milford, CT 06460

                                                                                   (203) 877-5131

                                                                                   ssmilfordseniorcenter@yahoo.com

According to the SNAP Program, formerly food stamps, there have been significant changes; increasing income limits to $20,036 annual for a single person and $26,955 for a couple.  In addition, the asset test has been eliminated. The benefits have been increased and now range from $16.00 to $200.00 a month for a single person and $16.00 - $367.00 for two.

          There is also a new program, the SafeLink Wireless phone program which provides a free cell phone and 64 free minutes a month. The unused minutes roll over.  Qualifying for programs such as ConnPACE appear to qualify one for the cell phone program.