| 12/24/2013 | DDS-South Region Committee Membership Recruitment |
Learn how you can make a difference in the Department of Developmental Services’service system through involvement and advocacy as a member of the
DDS-South Region Advisory & Planning Council
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| 12/24/2013 | DDS Commissioner Appointed to National Association Committee |
Department of Developmental Services (DDS) Commissioner Terrence W. Macy, Ph.D. was appointed to the National Association of State Directors of Developmental Disabilities Services (NASDDDS) Research Committee. NASDDS is the leading non-profit professional organization in the country, which works with state agencies in developing effective and efficient services to individuals with developmental disabilities...
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| 12/5/2013 | Governor's Care and Share |
All state employees are encouraged to participate in this annual food and fund collection. Donations will help Connecticut residents who are in need or at risk of hunger. Food Drive runs December 4th thru December 19th 2013.
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| 12/3/2013 | State Agencies Celebrate New Wastewater System at Southbury Training School |
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| 11/20/2013 | Positive Behavioral Support Committee |
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| 11/19/2013 | DDS South Region Winter 2014 Family Fair |
Date: Thursday, January 9, 2014
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| 11/15/2013 | DDS-SR RAC Membership Recruitment Flyer 11-2013 |
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| 11/13/2013 | DDS South Region Offices Moving Location |
Department of Developmental Services (DDS) South Region Headquarters is moving to a new location in Wallingford, Connecticut on November 22, 2013. The new offices, located at 35 Thorpe Avenue, 3rd Floor are located off Exit 15 on Interstate 91.
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| 11/4/2013 | DDS South Region Administrative Offices will be located 35 Thorpe Avenue, 3rd. Fl., Wallingford, CT 06492 |
Effective November 25, 2013, DDS South Region administrative offices will be located at: 35 Thorpe Avenue, 3rd. Fl.; Wallingford, CT 06492 - Phone: 203-294-5049
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| 10/30/2013 | DDS West Region Fall Resource Fair |
Date: Tuesday, November 12, 2013, 4:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.
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| 10/15/2013 | 34th Annual Gift Run |
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| 10/9/2013 | Open Audition Call For An Inclusive, All-Ability Production of Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat |
WHEN: 6pm – 9 pm Tues. October 15 & Thurs. October 17
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| 10/1/2013 | CT Family Support Council 2013 Report to the Governor and General Assembly |
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| 9/27/2013 | Connecticut Holds First Supporting Families Community of Practice Conference |
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| 9/24/2013 | Muse Gallery of Art and Inspiration |
Date: Friday, September 27, 2013, 11 a.m. - 2 p.m.
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| 9/19/2013 | Healthy Relationship Series |
DDS is pleased to announce the Healthy Relationship Series for FY ’14. Nine sessions for consumers will be held during the year...
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| 9/16/2013 | Cafe To Go: The Problem of Abuse & Neglect |
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| 9/16/2013 | Contributions and Limitations of Human Services |
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| 9/11/2013 | DDS Recognizes Direct Support Professionals Week |
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| 9/11/2013 | DDS Unveils New Community Companion Homes Webpages |
The Department of Developmental Services (DDS) launched a new web section dedicated to Community Companion Homes (CCH).
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| 8/1/2013 | DDS South Region Provider Fair |
Date: Thursday, August 8, 2013
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| 7/29/2013 | Community Conversations on Civic Engagement |
The DD Council is seeking people who would like to be trained as facilitators and recorders of community conversations
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| 7/19/2013 | Creative Planning for Housing and Maximizing Independence |
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| 7/19/2013 | The Association for Successful Parenting Conference |
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| 7/18/2013 | Camp Harkness Summer Festival |
Date: Saturday, July 27, 2013
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| 7/2/2013 | Supporting Families Community of Practice State Team |
The Department of Developmental Services (DDS) is seeking self-advocates, family members, DDS staff, state agency staff and community members from universities, educational, aging, civic and other organizations to participate in our new Supporting Families Community of Practice state team...
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| 7/1/2013 | IHS Rate Changes for Family Letter |
As directed by the Center for Medicaid services in Washington, D.C, we are in the midst of moving to uniform rates for our waiver services. The first phase-in of the new rates began on July 1, 2013, with a focus on Individual Home Supports (IHS) rates...
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| 6/28/2013 | Governor Malloy Visits Camp Harkness to Announce Completion of Restoration |
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| 6/20/2013 | Creative Planning for Housing and Maximizing Independence - Fall Housing Series |
The Department of Developmental Services in collaboration with the South Region Advisory
Council and CT Family Support Network, is offering individuals and their families/caregivers a
Series of Forums on Creative Housing Options
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| 6/18/2013 | Autism Walks in Waterbury |
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| 6/18/2013 | Connecticut Autism Implementation Committee Holds First Meeting |
The Autism Implementation Committee recently held its first meeting to start the process of implementing recommendations from the Autism Feasibility Study. Released in April, the Study identifies and analyzes issues related to the services and resources available to people with an Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) in Connecticut...
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| 6/10/2013 | Mortality Annual Report - This report is for Fiscal Year 2012 |
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| 6/10/2013 | World Cafe Summary 2013 Creative Housing |
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| 5/28/2013 | Connecticut Department of Developmental Services (DDS) and the Connecticut Developmental Disability Council Awarded $45,000 National Grant |
The Connecticut Department of Developmental Services (DDS) is one of five states to receive a $45,000 grant to participate in a five year Community of Practice study. Along with Oklahoma, Tennessee, Washington and the District of Columbia...
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| 5/21/2013 | CT APSE - Annual Membership Meeting and Training Presentation |
Date: June 6, 2013. CT APSE is hosting the Annual Membership Meeting and providing a panel presentation with representatives from BRS, DDS, BESB, DMHAS and a Provider. The presentation will offer guidance on how individuals, families and providers can access supports toward optimal employment success.
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| 5/15/2013 | Café to Go: The Problem of Abuse & Neglect |
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| 5/15/2013 | Clean up at Camp Harkness |
Video Clip from Channel 3 News - Repairs continue at Camp Harkness in Waterford
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| 5/9/2013 | Camp Harkness Upcoming Events |
May 18, 2013 - Come Help Plant; July 27, 2013 - Summerfest
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| 5/2/2013 | Relationship Training Series |
The South Region will be holding the Relationship Training Series beginning May 21st in New Haven...
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| 4/30/2013 | Dental News April 2013 |
Volume 15
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| 4/25/2013 | Gov. Malloy Urges Passage of Bill Preserving Farmland at Southbury Training School, Creates Task Force to Plan for Site's Long-Term Use |
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| 4/22/2013 | Spring Craft Fair |
Date: June 6, 2013, 10 am - 2 pm
UNCAS ON THAMES, 401 West Thames Street, Norwich. Front Lawn of the Campbell Building
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| 4/18/2013 | Healthy Relationship Series |
The West Region is pleased to announce the Healthy Relationship Series will be offered in May in Stratford at the Ella Grasso Center. Deadline is May 1, 2013.
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| 4/9/2013 | The Annual Aging Together Conference |
“Aging Together” – Join us for The Annual Aging Conference on May 3, 2013 Presented by: Connecticut Coalition on Aging and Developmental Disabilities, The CT Department of Developmental Services & The CT Chapter of the American Association on Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities
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| 4/4/2013 | DDS Unveils New Autism Website |
In recognition of Autism Awareness Day 2013, the Connecticut Department of Developmental Services (DDS) published the Division of Autism Spectrum Services new section on the DDS website. The new section which focuses on the recently released Connecticut Autism Feasibility Study is a resource for families, individuals and professional providers...
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| 3/28/2013 | Autism Awareness Day at the Capitol |
When: Wednesday, April 3, 2013
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| 3/21/2013 | Memorandum from Commissioner Terrence W. Macy, Ph.D., Regarding Hartford Courant Series |
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| 3/12/2013 | Healthy Relationships |
The Healthy Relationship Series will be held in the West Region, DDS Cheshire Center
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| 3/4/2013 | Aging Together Conference |
Save the Date: May 3, 2013
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| 2/27/2013 | Message from Commissioner Terrence W. Macy, Ph.D. - February 25, 2013 |
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| 2/21/2013 | Message from Commissioner Terrence W. Macy, Ph.D. - February 21, 2013 |
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| 1/31/2013 | CAFÉ TO GO! |
Café to Go is an evening of conversation about creative housing ideas for people with disabilities. It will provide an opportunity for families to share ideas about housing. Date: February 21, 2013, 5:30 p.m. - 8 p.m.
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| 1/23/2013 | DDS Legislative E-Mail Updates |
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| 1/7/2013 | DDS Dental News - January 2013 |
Volume 14
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| 12/31/2012 | 6th Annual Dempsey Flower Show |
February 14th and 15th 2013
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| 12/31/2012 | Horticultural Therapy Workshop Presented by Northeast Horticultural Therapy Network |
January 26, 2013 (Snow date February 2), Connecticut Audubon Society, Grassland Bird Sanctuary, 218 Day Road, Pomfret Center, CT.
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| 12/31/2012 | Horticulture Program at Camp Q |
Calendar for January, 2013
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