Melissa in the Morning: 70 Years of Support and Services for Disabilities in CT

A young happy man with Down syndrome with his mentoring friend celebrating success indoors at school.

Melissa in the Morning: 70 Years of Support and Services for Disabilities in CT

A Connecticut-based non-profit is 70 this year! We learned all about Ability Beyond and how it has supported thousands of Connecticut residents dealing with a disability access services and resources. ((00:00))

April is Financial Literacy Month. Inflation, interest rates, savings and budgeting are everyday topics for adults. But most kids and teens have no idea what any of that means until they’re older and busting their budgets landing in debt. Gregg Murset, a certified financial planner, created “BusyKid.” The app starts teaching financial skills to kids as young as five using technology. ((14:16))

The co-chairs of the Bipartisan Women’s Caucus of the CT General Assembly unveiled the group’s legislative priorities. We spoke with State Representatives Dorinda Borer and Nicole Klarides-Ditria. ((33:41))

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