| 1/9/2012 | After the Cap & Gown: For Your Child with Developmental Disabilities |
Free Workshop Series for Parents
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| 12/27/2011 | DAS Commissioner New State ADA Coordinator |
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| 12/23/2011 | Employment First - Provider Meeting |
January 12, 2012
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| 12/19/2011 | School Days to Pay Days Conference a Huge Success |
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| 11/29/2011 | Statement from Commissioner Terrence W. Macy Regarding the Recent Arrest of Employee for Sexual Assault |
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| 11/15/2011 | DDS West Region Family Forum |
Wednesday, November 16, 2011 at Danbury Center
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| 11/14/2011 | 28th Annual Governor's Care & Share Food Drive 2011 |
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| 11/14/2011 | DDS Commissioner Receives Lifetime Hero Award |
Department of Developmental Services’ (DDS) Commissioner Terrence W. Macy, Ph.D. recently received the Lifetime Hero Award from the American Association on Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities (AAIDD) at their 74th Annual Northeast Region X conference in Mystic, Connecticut. In addition to Commissioner Macy receiving the Lifetime Hero Award, DDS Self Advocate Varian S. Salters of the North Region was presented the Everyday Hero Award.
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| 11/3/2011 | October Storm Recovery Updates |
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| 11/2/2011 | FEMA Conducting a Nationwide Emergency Alert System Test on Wednesday, November 9th at 2:00PM EST. |
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| 10/27/2011 | School Days to Pay Days: Launching into Adulthood |
A Free Conference on Wednesday, December 14, 2011
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| 10/14/2011 | OP-ED It's National Disability Awareness Month |
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| 10/13/2011 | DDS Self Advocate Coordinator Jossie Torres Published on National Website |
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| 10/13/2011 | West Region Retiree Receives 2011 Management Award |
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| 10/12/2011 | Healthy Relationship Series |
Back by popular demand – The Healthy Relationship Series to be held during the fiscal year. DDS Self Advocate Coordinators are pleased to announce the Healthy Relationship 6 session series will be held 2 times in each of the 3 regions during Fiscal Year 12.
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| 10/7/2011 | Southbury Training School Provider Fair |
Information for Families and Individuals about Community Based Service Providers. November 9, 2011
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| 10/6/2011 | Dysphagia Train the Trainer Event |
October 24, 2011, 9:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. Connecticut Valley Hospital, Lee Auditorium,Middletown, CT
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| 10/4/2011 | Gina Furuno Memorial Art Show |
Thursday, October 13, 2011 at the Southbury Training School Pavillion
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| 10/3/2011 | AFTER THE CAP & GOWN: How to Plan for your Child with Developmental Disabilities |
The Arc CT, with the generous support of the Star Foundation, presents the latest in a series of free workshops
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| 9/27/2011 | DDS Dental News |
October 2011, Volume 11
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| 9/26/2011 | DDS Announces Employment Idol 4 Winners |
Five Individuals Chosen as the 2011 Employment Idol 4 Winners. Congratulations!
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| 9/26/2011 | A Presentation by Dr. Stephen Shore |
Author of Beyond the Wall: Personal Experiences with
Autism and Asperger Syndrome on Hidden Curriculum, Social Inclusion, Senses and Sensabilities, and Autism: An Inside View. October 15, 2011
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| 9/26/2011 | Program Review and Investigations Committee Public Hearing |
Subject: Provision of Selected Services for Clients with Intellectual Disabilities - Tuesday, September 27, 2011 at 2 p.m. in Room 2D
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| 9/22/2011 | 74th Annual Region X Conference |
2011 AAIDD Region X Heroes Amongst Us Conference, November 7, 2011
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| 9/19/2011 | Fragile X Society of Connecticut - 4th Annual Conference |
The Fragile X Society of Connecticut will be hosting the 4th annual conference in central Connecticut (at the UConn Health Center, Farmington, CT) on November 19, 2011.
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| 9/19/2011 | South Region Fall Forum |
Open House - NEAT Center Satellite Location, 46 Plaza Court, Groton, CT, Tuesday, October 11, 2011
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| 9/14/2011 | Keeping the Promise: Self Advocates Defining the Meaning of Community Living |
Summit participants were of leaders from the Autistic Self Advocacy Network, the National Youth Leadership Network, Self-Advocates Becoming Empowered, and allies.
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| 9/12/2011 | 5th Annual C4A Conference - Taking Control of Life's Transitions |
Wednesday, October 12, 2011
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| 9/7/2011 | Governor Malloy Announces FEMA Disaster Recovery Centers Open Across State |
Centers will assist individuals and business owners who have been affected by Tropical Storm Irene
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| 9/6/2011 | The 10th Annual Healthy Living Conference for Consumers |
Friday, October 21, 2011
8:15 a.m. to 1:45 p.m.
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| 9/2/2011 | Camp Harkness - Hurricane Irene Update |
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| 9/1/2011 | Letter to Families and Consumers from Commissioner Macy |
August 23, 2011
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| 8/18/2011 | Department of Public Health Survey |
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| 8/16/2011 | Governor Malloy Signs Historic DDS Bill Into Law |
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| 8/16/2011 | Governor Malloy Visits Oak Hill on Job Tour |
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| 8/15/2011 | DDS "Dream Team" Meets With Governor Malloy |
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| 8/10/2011 | DDS Deputy Commissioner du Pree Retires |
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| 8/4/2011 | CT Council on Developmental Disabilities Announces New Director |
Press Release - The Connecticut Council on Developmental Disabilities recently announced the appointment of Molly Cole of Windsor, Connecticut as the new Council Director. Ms. Cole brings to the Council over thirty years of experience in the disabilities field as an advocate, trainer and project director...
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| 7/28/2011 | DDS Legislative Summary 2011 |
A wrap-up of the 2011 DDS Legislative Session
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| 7/28/2011 | Mood Disorders in Women and Girls With Intellectual Disability |
Still time to sign up for the lecture being held in Norwich....
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| 7/20/2011 | HARC’s Sixtieth Annual Meeting Honoring Kathy and Jim Heffernan of Wethersfield: An Inspiration for Advocates of People with Intellectual Disability |
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| 7/18/2011 | Press Release |
As a result of the $1.6 billion hole left in the budget due to a lack of a ratified agreement, the Department of Developmental Services (DDS) in addition to other state agencies has had to make decisions to meet its $84 million dollars in savings over the next two years. These savings come as a result of employee layoffs, the elimination of vacant positions and service cuts...
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| 7/15/2011 | Letter to All DDS Staff from Commissioner Macy Regarding Budget |
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| 7/14/2011 | Memorandum from Commissioner Macy Regarding Budget Impact |
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| 7/13/2011 | New DDS Consumer Corner Website Launched |
On July 13, 2011, the Consumer Corner Website was launched. The Consumer Corner Website provides information and resources to Connecticut Citizens with intellectual disability, their families and professionals. This website focuses on, self advocacy, independent living, employment and health and safety for consumers.
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| 7/8/2011 | Camp Harkness |
Happy Hearts for Camp Harkness Benefit
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| 6/30/2011 | Employment First Initiative Update |
A number of different surveys have recently been sent out to a variety of stakeholders to gather feedback about "Real Work for Real Pay": community based employment for at least minimum wage as an option for all people.
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| 6/20/2011 | DDS Dental News |
June 2011, Volume 10
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| 6/20/2011 | DDS Employees Honored |
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| 6/16/2011 | Beautiful Artwork |
Commissioner Terrence W. Macy, Ph.D. recently decorated his office in Hartford with artwork created by Horizons, Inc. consumers...
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| 6/14/2011 | Statewide Conference on Informed Risk |
This is a DSS and DPH sponsored conference. Anyone working with individuals currently using or accessing MFP is encouraged to attend, but all are welcome.
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| 6/9/2011 | 4th Annual "Employment Idol" Video Contest |
Submit Application by July 1, 2011
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| 5/27/2011 | State Employees Honored for Generosity |
The United Way of Greater Waterbury recently honored employees of the Southbury Training School (STS) as a Top 25 United Way Contributor in the state for the 2010-2011 campaign years...
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| 5/25/2011 | New Spread the Word to End the Word Campaign PSA |
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| 5/24/2011 | Provider Fair |
June 26, 2011, 11 am - 2 pm at the Southbury Training School Pavilion
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| 5/12/2011 | New DDS Commissioner Macy's First Stop...Meeting with Self Advocates |
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| 5/10/2011 | The Art of Collage, Featuring: Creative Works by Local Artist Bruce Pinkham |
MAY 25TH 12:00 P.M. -2:00 P.M
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| 5/3/2011 | HARC's 60th Anniversary Celebration |
Art Sparks May 6 - 28, 2011
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| 5/2/2011 | DDS South Region Spring 2011 Family Forum |
Date: Wednesday, June 8, 2011
Time: 5 p.m to 8 p.m.
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| 4/14/2011 | Advance Planning Document |
There is now an area in the DDS Website under DDS News/ Projects/ Advance Planning Document where information related to the DDS Advance Planning Document will be located...
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| 4/7/2011 | Governor Malloy Selects Terrence W. Macy as Developmental Services Commissioner |
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| 4/6/2011 | Autism Waivers Hearing before the Appropriations and Human Services Committees |
Thursday, April 28, 2011, 1:00 p.m. in Room 2C of the Legislative Office Building
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| 4/6/2011 | 2011 Sprout Film Festival |
The Festival will take place the weekend of Friday April 29 - Sunday May 1 at The Metropolitan Museum of Art in NYC
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| 4/5/2011 | DDS Legislative Meet & Greet |
The event is being co-hosted by the DDS Council on Developmental Services and the 3 DDS Regional Advisory and Planning Councils
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| 4/5/2011 | CMS and National Institute of Mental Health Release Report on Autism Services in U.S., Connecticut Featured in Report |
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| 3/31/2011 | Aging Together: CCADD, DDS, and AAIDD present a day conference on Aging Together |
Please mark your calendar for May 6, 2011
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| 3/21/2011 | Information Session |
Date: April 7, 2011 Time: 6:00 PM
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| 3/17/2011 | DEMHS Releases Information on 2011 Winter Storm FEMA Assistance |
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| 3/16/2011 | Connecticut’s Family Support Council Holds Annual Breakfast and Honors DDS Commissioner |
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| 3/10/2011 | Anti-Bullying Informational Session at Town Hall in Windham |
When: March 21, 2011
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| 3/8/2011 | Director of Council on Developmental Disabilities State Exam Announcement |
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| 3/1/2011 | Letter from Commissioner O'Meara |
Commissioner O'Meara retires after sixteen years at the helm of DDS, but will continue until a successor is nominated and begins work.
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| 3/1/2011 | DDS Budget and Appropriations Committee Public Hearing Information |
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| 3/1/2011 | March is National Developmental Disabilities Awareness Month |
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| 2/17/2011 | DDS Outlines Governor’s Biennium Budget |
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| 2/10/2011 | NEW TRAINING OPPORTUNITY! School Days to Pay Days, Supporting Individuals with Intellectual Disabilities to Transition to Real Work for Real Pay! |
SCHOOL DAYS TO PAY DAYS TRANSITION CONFERENCE TO BE HELD ON MARCH 31, 2011. REGISTER NOW! An all day learning event for teachers, paraprofessionals, job developers and other educators who assist with the transition of students with intellectual disabilities. This event will also be open to DDS staff and to families who have children age 14-21 who are served by DDS.
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| 1/25/2011 | American Red Cross - Winter Weather Action Alert |
Severe winter weather throughout much of the eastern half of the United States in recent weeks has caused the cancellation of some 300 blood drives resulting in a shortfall of more than 14,000 pints of blood since January 1...
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| 1/25/2011 | Film Premiere "Aha!" |
Film Premiere "Aha!", the short documentary film about the artistic abilities of people with intellectual disabilities. The film will premiere Friday, Feb 4 at 7 pm in the Thornton Wilder Hall, Miller Community Center (in the Hamden Library)
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| 1/19/2011 | The Business Mastery Program for Public Service Professionals 2011 |
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| 1/10/2011 | Memo to State Employees Dated January 7, 2011 from Benjamin Barnes, Secretary, Office of Policy and Management |
As a follow-up to Governor Malloy's January 5th message to you,I would like to inform you that we have established a process where by you can share your cost-effective and cost saving solutions with him. The Governor would like to include as many of these ideas as possible in the development of his first budget...
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| 1/3/2011 | Governor-Elect Malloy Announces Interim Reappointment of Three Commissioners |
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