Commissioner's Corner

DDS Stakeholder Updates

Woman attending DDS Community Day in 2025

Join us on Saturday, June 13, 2026, for Community Day at Harkness Park!

This year’s event is all about celebrating the IDD community, the individuals, partnerships, and supports that make our communities stronger and more inclusive. The day will feature music, activities, opportunities to connect, and time to enjoy everything Camp Harkness has to offer, including the beach and other spaces.

From 11AM to 2PM, enjoy a day of connection, inclusion, and shared joy in one of Connecticut’s most beautiful parks. We hope you’ll be part of this meaningful gathering.

Learn more about Harkness Park.

DJ Joe at DDS Community Day in 2025

Community Day Registration form

2025 Commissioner Forums

Thank you to everyone who joined our DDS Stakeholder Forums. We appreciate your time, your questions, and your interest in the work we are doing together. It was great to see so many individuals, families, providers, and community partners take part in the conversation.

If you were not able to attend or if you would like to revisit the discussion, you can watch the full recording linked below:
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The Quest for a Good Life (Slides)

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