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2024 DDS Stakeholder Updates

Stakeholder-VirtualForums
Welcome to our dedicated space for the DDS Stakeholder Forums. 

As part of DDS’ ongoing commitment to transparency, collaboration, and community engagement, DDS hosts informative and interactive virtual forums throughout the year. These forums are a cornerstone of our effort to ensure that all members of our community are well-informed, connected, and empowered to contribute to the discussions that shape DDS supports and services.  

Whether you're a long-time collaborator or new to our community, your participation is invaluable to us. Read on to discover how you can be a part of these discussions.

Join Us for October DDS Community Forums

To all DDS Stakeholders:

This October, Commissioner Scheff and Deputy Commissioner Velardo will be hosting a series of community forums designed to engage, inform, and listen to all the voices of our DDS community. These forums are a great opportunity for you to share your thoughts, learn about recent developments, and help shape the future of our supports & services. Your input is invaluable to us.

This October, Commissioner Scheff and Deputy Commissioner Velardo will be hosting a series of community forums designed to engage, inform, and listen to all the voices of our DDS community. These forums are a great opportunity for you to share your thoughts, learn about recent developments, and help shape the future of our supports & services. Your input is invaluable to us.

To accommodate everyone's schedule, we are offering both a morning and evening session. Please feel free to attend the session that best fits your availability. There is no need to attend both.


Virtual Community Forum Details: 

Monday, 10/21 From 10:00 am - 11:30 am

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Meeting ID: 216 452 346 071
Passcode: xi35zd
+1 860-840-2075,,294204569# United States, Hartford
Phone conference ID: 294 204 569#


Thursday, 10/24 From 5:30 pm - 7:00 pm

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Meeting ID: 244 635 735 106
Passcode: Q59tvL
+1 860-840-2075,,858970691# United States, Hartford
Phone conference ID: 858 970 691#


Upcoming Virtual Forums Schedule and Microsoft Teams Information

Date & Time Meeting DETAILS  

Monday, 10/21

10am - 11:30am

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Meeting ID: : 216 452 346 071
Passcode: xi35zd


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+1 860-840-2075, 294204569#, 
United States, Hartford

Phone conference ID: : 294 204 569#


Thursday, 10/24
5:30pm - 7pm
 

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Meeting ID: 244 635 735 106
Passcode: Q59tvL
Phone conference ID: 858 970 691#



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+1 860-840-2075,,858970691# 

United States, Hartford

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Phone conference ID: 858 970 691#

 

 


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