| 12/28/2009 | Changes in Medicaid Pharmacy Coverage |
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| 12/23/2009 | CT APSE Informational Meeting Ticket-To-Work Q & A |
Date: January 21, 2010
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| 12/18/2009 | Memo Regarding H1N1 from Commissioner Peter H. O'Meara |
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| 12/18/2009 | Holiday Fire Safety Tips |
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| 12/18/2009 | Governor Rell: H1N1 Vaccine Now Available for All of Connecticut |
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| 12/14/2009 | Department of Developmental Services (DDS) West Region Freight Street Offices Moved to a New Location. The office is now located in downtown Waterbury at 55 West Main Street. |
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| 12/8/2009 | The National Autism Center Publishes Report Findings |
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| 12/7/2009 | DDS Executive Brief, Issue 31 |
December 4, 2009
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| 12/1/2009 | “Employment Idol” Contest Announcement |
The Employment Idol Contest is created to show that people with disabilities want to work, are great employees, and can contribute to the Connecticut work force when given the opportunity. The 3rd Annual Employment Idol contest will be accepting applications until January 15, 2010.
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| 11/30/2009 | Governor Rell Proposes Comprehensive Plan to Erase Deficit of Nearly $470 Million |
Dated: November 24, 2009
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| 10/26/2009 | Women's Health Program at Oak Hill |
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| 10/26/2009 | DDS Dental News |
October 2009
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| 10/22/2009 | Governor Rell Reappoints Manchester Resident to State Panel |
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| 10/21/2009 | Governor M. Jodi Rell's Connecticut Day of Caring & Compassion |
Date: November 7, 2009
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| 10/19/2009 | Thomas C. Corso of Avon Joins HARC Board of Directors |
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| 10/13/2009 | DDS South Region Fall Family Forums |
Dates: October 26 & 29 and November 4 Topic: Individual & Family Support Helpline
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| 10/7/2009 | DDS Notice of Intent and Notice of Public Hearing |
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| 10/7/2009 | Sec. 17a-248. Birth-to-Three Program Regulations |
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| 10/7/2009 | Notice of Intent to Revise the Annual Application under Part C of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) and Notice of Public Hearing |
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| 10/7/2009 | Employment Training Seminar |
Mentoring is an excellent way to develop business contacts and to create opportunities for people with disabilities to learn about potential career options.
At this free employment training seminar, you will learn ways that you can help people with intellectual disabilities get involved in mentoring activities.
Come learn what the Business Leadership Network and others are doing to nurture the development of mentoring opportunities.
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| 10/5/2009 | HARC, Inc. is pleased to announce that Andrea Barton Reeves, Esq. has joined the organization as Vice President of Administration |
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| 9/14/2009 | DDS North Region Fall Family Forums 2009 |
The North Region has planned three Family Forums this Fall. The focus will be the DDS Budget. Regional Executive Management Team will be attending and there will be an opportunity for questions. Dates: October 22nd, 27th, and 29th 6:00 p.m. - 8 p.m.
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| 9/9/2009 | The Fritzie Levine Gala |
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| 9/3/2009 | Press Statement |
Department of Developmental Services (DDS) Commissioner Peter H. O’Meara testified today before the Public Health and Human Services Committees on the conversion of 17 publicly operated group homes to DDS qualified private provider agencies that have proven experience will be selected through an RFP process. It is necessary for DDS to convert these homes as a result of the recent Retirement Incentive Program (RIP). DDS had 395 employees retire as of July 1, 2009 of which 162 were direct care workers.
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| 9/2/2009 | Care Giver Education Program |
Sponsored by The Arc of Quinebaug Valley, Inc., Department of Developmental Services: Aging Services and Senior Resources Area Agency on Aging
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| 8/13/2009 | Tribute to Eunice Kennedy Shriver |
Founder of Special Olympics
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| 8/13/2009 | Eunice Kennedy Shriver |
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| 7/30/2009 | Incident Report Forms |
DDS Electronic Incident Report Forms are now available in the Provider Forms Section of this website.
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| 7/22/2009 | Executive Brief |
Issue 30, July 2, 2009
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| 7/15/2009 | Legislative Summary 2009 |
The General Assembly's 2009 Legislative Session ended June 3rd. DDS releases ageny's legislative summary for the session.
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| 7/2/2009 | Aging Services Newsletter |
June 2009
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| 7/2/2009 | DDS Dental News |
June 2009, Vol. 5
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| 7/2/2009 | Nursing Notes |
June 2009, Vol. 1, Issue 4
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| 7/1/2009 | New Waiver Services-Behavioral Supports (formerly consulting services), Healthcare Coordination and Live-in Companion |
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| 6/24/2009 | Best Buddies Team CT Rides Again |
Team CT had another successful year, raising over $18,000 for the Best Buddies Hyannis Port Challenge
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| 6/22/2009 | Roaring 20's Car Show Honor STS Director |
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| 6/18/2009 | Team CT Rides Again |
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| 6/8/2009 | Best Buddies CT Friendship Walk 2009 - Team Captain Info Meeting |
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| 6/8/2009 | DDS West Region - Spring 2009 Family Forum |
Date: June 23, 2009
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| 5/28/2009 | DDS Unveils New Fire Prevention and Safety Awareness Video Training Program |
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| 5/20/2009 | Important Closing Information |
The Department of Developmental Services will close its administrative offices and public day services throughout the state on Friday, May 22, 2009, which is a furlough day for state employees and Memorial Day Monday, May 25, 2009. All 24 hour residential services and respite centers will remain open with essential staff during this time.
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| 5/18/2009 | Mortality Annual Report Fiscal Year 2008 |
This is the seventh of a series of annual reports on mortality, mortality trends and related information pertaining to the health and quality of care received by individuals served by the Connecticut State Department of Developmental Services...
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| 5/18/2009 | DDS South Region Spring Family Forum |
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| 5/13/2009 | Tax Amnesty Program |
The State of Connecticut is offering a tax amnesty program from May 1, 2009 through June 25, 2009.
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| 5/11/2009 | Letter to All DDS Employees Regarding the Retirement Incentive Program (RIP) |
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| 5/11/2009 | Admissions to Day Programs |
A Memorandum from DDS Commissioner Peter H. O'Meara
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| 5/7/2009 | How to Use Positive Behavior Support Plans: An Overview for Caregivers and Case Managers |
When: June 15, 2009
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| 5/6/2009 | Self Determination Newsletter |
April, 2009
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| 4/27/2009 | North Region - Spring Family Forums 2009 |
May 11, 2009 Putnam Office; May 18, 2009 East Hartford Cultural Center; and May 28, 2009 Farmington Community Family & Senior Center Room A&B Unionville
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| 4/23/2009 | People Meeting People Spring Fling |
Date: May 9, 5 p.m. - 9 p.m.
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| 4/8/2009 | CT Council on Developmental Disabilities is Sponsoring a FREE Training on "Special Education and Community Inclusion Toolkits" |
Date: April 14, 2009
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| 4/7/2009 | 2009 Parent & Community Conference |
Date: April 20, 2009
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| 4/6/2009 | Vendor Fair and Family Forum for Hispanic (Spanish speaking) Families |
Date: May 6, 2009
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| 4/2/2009 | Aging Services Newsletter |
March 2009
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| 4/1/2009 | Aging Innovations |
Date: May 1, 2009
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| 3/24/2009 | Special Olympics Announces "Spread the Word to End the Word 3.31.09" |
A Youth-Led Campaign to Raise Awareness about the 'R-word'
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| 3/23/2009 | New Video of Department of Developmental Services (DDS) Managed Health Care Pilot Program |
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| 3/23/2009 | Eagle Scout Michael LoVetro, Troop 302 of Waterbury, recently received the Medal of Merit from the Boy Scouts of America |
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| 3/17/2009 | People First Conference Registration Form Now Available! |
Date: May 30, 2009
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| 3/16/2009 | Nursing Recognition Award 2009 |
It is that time of year for the Department to recognize licensed nurses for excellence in nursing practice.
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| 3/2/2009 | A Day of Respect Proclamation |
M. Jodi Rell, Governor, does hereby officially proclaim March 16, 2009, as A Day of Respect in the State of Connecticut.
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| 2/24/2009 | 17th Annual Conference on Serving Youth and Adults with Learning Disabilities |
When: April 30, 2009 - Co-Sponsors CREC and CT State Department of Education Adult Education and Literacy
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| 2/23/2009 | A Course for Parents - Managing Escalating Behaviors |
When: February 28, 2009
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| 2/17/2009 | People First Self Advocacy Conference |
Save the Date!
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| 2/13/2009 | So...You're the Boss! A Newsletter for People Who Hire and Manage Their Own Employees |
Volume 1, Issue 2
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| 2/10/2009 | Update on "Money Follows the Person" (MFP) - February 4, 2009 |
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| 2/5/2009 | 2009 State of the State Address |
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| 2/5/2009 | FY2010 -2011 Biennium Governor's Budget |
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| 2/5/2009 | New Training for Families! Managing Escalating Behavior: A Course for Parents |
Enrollment is limited. Register soon!
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| 2/3/2009 | Governor M. Jodi Rell's Remarks on the State Budget |
"My budget does what your family budget does - it pays for those things that we must have and it sets aside those things that are nice to have but that we cannot afford to pay for right now. Families are making these same tough decisions every day - finding ways to cut back. State government must do the same."
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| 2/2/2009 | Cancellation Notification for the Family and Consumer Training |
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| 1/26/2009 | Operation Center Updates |
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| 1/22/2009 | Qualified Provider Moratorium |
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| 1/20/2009 | Once a Dairy Farm, Now Priceless |
DDS Employees Transform Glastonbury Group Home
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| 1/15/2009 | Red Cross Safety Tips for Frigid Weather |
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| 1/13/2009 | Self Determination Newsletter |
Self Determination Newsletter, December Edition
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| 1/2/2009 | New STS Director Announced |
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