Connecticut Yellow Envelope Program
Yellow Envelope Program
The Connecticut Yellow Envelope Program is a new statewide disability safety and communication initiative designed to help individuals with cognitive or physical disabilities during interactions with police and other first responders.
It officially launched as part of state efforts to improve safety, communication, and understanding during traffic stops or emergency situations. The yellow envelope program is meant to enhance the already established blue (autism) and green (deaf or hard of hearing.) The use of the program is completely voluntary.
Envelopes in efforts to enhance more inclusivity and resources within the disability community.
Program
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The programming gives eligible individuals a yellow envelope to keep in their vehicle or with them.
Inside the envelope, people can include important items like their driver’s license, vehicle registration, insurance card, and personal information about their disability or communication needs.
The envelope also includes simple guidance for
The programming gives eligible individuals a yellow envelope to keep in their vehicle or with them.
Inside the envelope, people can include important items like their driver’s license, vehicle registration, insurance card, and personal information about their disability or communication needs.
The envelope also includes simple guidance for first responders and individuals using the enveople on how to communicate or interact respectfully and effectively.
Purpose
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The aim is to improve the experience and safety of interactions that can be stressful or confusing for someone whose disability isn’t immediately visible. By making first responders aware of communication or accommodation needs upfront, it can help reduce misunderstandings and promote safer, more respectful outcomes.
In addition to the en
The aim is to improve the experience and safety of interactions that can be stressful or confusing for someone whose disability isn’t immediately visible. By making first responders aware of communication or accommodation needs upfront, it can help reduce misunderstandings and promote safer, more respectful outcomes.
In addition to the envelope, the programming includes window decals (car or home) and bracelets that provide visibility & communication — helping first responders quickly recognize when accommodations or adapted communication might be needed.
Participation & Access
Participation & Access
Participation & Access
Connecticut Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) offices — the envelopes and supporting awareness materials are available free of charge.
Local police, fire, and EMS departments — many are distributing envelopes and distributing brochures or decals.
Community events and advocacy groups — some organizations working with people with disabilities offer materials directly.
Collaboration
The program was authorized by legislation in 2025 and became effective on January 1, 2026 and expands similar Connecticut programs
- the blue envelope program (for people with autism), and
- the green envelope program (for people who are deaf or hard of hearing).
The Connecticut Yellow Envelope Program was developed by a working group assembled by the state of Connecticut after the enabling legislation was passed. That working group included representatives from the Connecticut Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV), the Connecticut Commission on Women, Children, Seniors, Equity and Opportunity, the Connecticut Council on Developmental Disabilities, and Linked – The Autism Safety Project.
Denise Drummond & Thomas Nuccio - Policy Analysts
Commission on Women, Children, Seniors, Equity and Opportunity & Ashley McClain- Founder & Director
LINKED- Autism Safety Project
For more information about the Connecticut Yellow Envelope Program, or to request envelopes and related materials, please contact our Program Director, Ashley:
📧 Email: Ashley@linkedasp.com
🌐 Visit: the Connecticut DMV website —
Customer Accommodations Unit
🔗 https://portal.ct.gov/dmv/resources/dmv-about-us/customeraccomodationsunit?language=en_US