Senator Rahman Welcomes CIF Vote to Recommend $1 Million for Ädelbrook’s Manchester Academy

Senator MD Rahman, D-Manchester, celebrated a Tuesday vote by the Community Investment Fund (CIF) Board to recommend a $1 million state investment to help Ädelbrook Educational Programs expand the capacity of its Manchester Academy serving students with autism and intellectual and developmental disabilities.

The CIF vote represents a key step in the process of securing final approval of the funding by the State Bond Commission, which must meet within the next 60 days to take up the board’s recommendations.

The Manchester Academy currently operates at capacity and serves around 36 students with autism and developmental disabilities. The expected state funding will help the program reduce its waiting list by expanding the facility and hiring new staff so it can enroll more students between the ages of three and 11.

“This $1 million investment is a compassionate commitment to the future of our children and our community,” Senator Rahman said. “The need for specialized services for students with autism is urgent, and this funding ensures that dozens of families on the waiting list will get access to the education and therapy they deserve. This project helps guarantee the right of every child to receive a quality education and creates new jobs right here in Manchester.”