Shaping the Future of Disability Rights

2024 Candidates’ Forum

A non-partisan forum with candidates/surrogates for President, Vice-President, United States Senate and all five Connecticut Congressional Seats answering questions on disability topics.

This is NOT an opportunity for attendees to pose questions to the candidates. Questions have been developed in advance by the Cross Disability Lifespan Alliance and will be asked by Diane Smith.

Diane Smith, Moderator

A New York Times bestselling author, Emmy award winning journalist, documentary producer and speaker, Diane Smith is a media veteran. Diane has been on the air in CT for over 25 years and is a distinguished lecturer of communication, film, and media studies at the University of New Haven.

In Person at the Bristol Event Center

112 Century Drive, Bristol, CT 06010

Wednesday, October 9, 2024

2:00 - 7:30 PM

*Doors Open at 1:30 PM*

Both ASL and Spanish interpreters will be available on site. To request other disability related accommodations, please email Michele@ctsilc.org by September 30, 2024.

OR

Virtually on one of three Vimeo Channels: 

Virtual English

Virtual Spanish

Virtual American Sign Language (ASL)

Pre-registration is required for either in person attendance at the Bristol Event Center or on one of three virtual channels.

YOU MUST REGISTER TO ATTEND!!

To register, click “Select Tickets” at the top right corner of this page. You will be directed to a page where you are required to select ONE venue from the following options: In Person, Virtual English, Virtual Spanish, or Virtual American Sign Language (ASL). 

After successful registration, a confirmation will be sent to you. If you’ve chosen a virtual venue option, a link to your selected virtual channel will be sent to you a week prior to the event. If you’ve opted for in person attendance, your name will be included in the check-in list.

IMPORTANT PLEASE READ

Event Participation and Photo Release Notice

By participating in person, you grant permission to capture and use photographs or video/audio footage of you during the event. These images/recordings may be used for promotional purposes in any public format, including but not limited to publication on Internet/Intranet websites, brochures, other publications and/or press releases. You understand that such promotion will be disseminated to the public and may be copied or otherwise reproduced.

Release of Liability

By participating in this event, you release the Connecticut State Independent Living Council (CT SILC) from any liability related to the use of these images/recordings, including any claims arising from their dissemination to or use by the public. You will confirm your agreement to these terms when ordering your tickets.

Event made possible by our valued sponsors.