Media - Latest News 2016
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11/21/2016
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DDS’s Five Year Plan is a strategic statement of the department’s direction over the next five years and an outline of priorities which will be used to guide the current and future service system... |
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11/17/2016
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The State of Connecticut Department of Housing, Department of Developmental Services, and Department of Social Services are pleased to announce this NOTICE OF FUNDING AVAILABILITY for the development of supportive housing units. The IDASH Program (Intellectual Disabilities and Autism Spectrum Disorder Housing) is accepting applications on a rolling basis beginning January 25, 2017... |
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11/14/2016
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The CT Chapter of the Association of People Supporting Employment First (APSE) hosts a statewide meeting of the CT Job Developers Leadership Network (JDLN) annually, each fall. The October 2016 meeting was held during National Disability Employment Awareness Month... |
| 10/31/2016 | |
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10/25/2016
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Secretary of the State Denise Merrill announced the introduction of a new tablet-based voting system for persons with disabilities that provides a verifiable paper ballot... |
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10/24/2016
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Eating for Emotional Balance & Immune Support this Holiday Season Dates: October 25, November 1 and November 15 |
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10/17/2016
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DDS is pleased to be working with The Office of Protection and Advocacy for Persons with Disabilities to spread the word – EVERY VOTE COUNTS! |
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9/19/2016
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September 2016 - Volume 19 |
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9/15/2016
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Go Local Magazine, July 2016, Volume 2, Issue 8 |
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9/1/2016 |
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7/6/2016
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Public Act 16-66 requires Governor Malloy, no later than July 1, 2017, to designate a nonprofit entity to be Connecticut’s Protection and Advocacy (P&A) system that will replace the Office of Protection and Advocacy for Persons with Disabilities, which will be abolished by law on July 1, 2017... |
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7/5/2016
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Dates: September 7, September 13, and September 21 |
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7/5/2016
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DORS Level Up is all about providing students with the tools, training and resources to work competitively and forge a path to independence... |
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6/28/2016
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On May 17, 2016, The United Way organized a Day of Caring for Camp Harkness. With over 30k visitors expected this summer, the 123 volunteers from Mohegan Sun and Foxwoods made a huge impact in getting Camp Harkness ready for the season... |
| 6/24/2016 | |
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6/20/2016
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Family and Healing Par for the Course at BMC: Fritz’s Story |
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6/13/2016
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DORS Level Up is all about providing students with the tools, training and resources to work competitively and forge a path to independence... |
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6/3/2016
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See Next Date: June 15, 2016 |
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6/1/2016
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See Dates in June, 2016 |
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5/16/2016
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Presented by Gerard Kerins, MPA, MD, FACP on Thursday, June 2, 2016, at the UCONN School of Social Work |
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5/10/2016
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Transition is moving from one stage in life to another. We experience a multitude of transitions throughout our lives. Some important transition points are exiting birth to three services, starting school for the first time, going to middle and high school, graduation, college, employment, moving, or getting married... |
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5/4/2016
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Date: May 17, 2016, at the Hilton Hartford Hotel |
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4/19/2016
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The 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 are pleased to announce the annual Aging Conference - “Aging Matters: Living Life!” May 6, 2016, 8:30 am -3:30 pm at the Keeney Center, Wethersfield, Connecticut. |
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4/18/2016
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Date: July 15, 2016 |
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4/12/2016
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Date: April 26, 2016 |
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3/23/2016
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Feature Issue on Supporting Wellness for Adults with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities |
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3/10/2016
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The Torrington Self Advocacy FIT Club had a great visit to the Chapter 126 Gym in Bristol. The Advocacy Club is making a difference by speaking up and speaking out to be in shape and take care of yourself! |
| 3/1/2016 | |
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| 2/8/2016 |
Date: Saturday, March 5, 2016 |
| 2/4/2016 |
Relaxation and Guided Imagery Intervention for Parents of Children with Developmental Disabilities |
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1/28/2016
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Connecticut General Assembly’s Latino and Puerto Rican Affairs Commission & the Hispanic Federation invite you to the First Latino Policy Day -Thursday, February 4, 2016 |
| 1/20/2016 |
January 23 cancelled due to snow Re-scheduled to January 30th Same place, same time! 10:00 am to 12:00 pm |
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1/19/2016
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Date: January 28, 2016 |
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1/12/2016
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An educational training for managers of direct support professionals who work with individuals in family homes, or in the community. Date: February 9, 2016 |
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1/7/2016
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Due to unforeseen circumstances, the Residential Placement training for Case Managers scheduled for 1/21 (snow date 1/28) is canceled. This session will be re-scheduled. Information on rescheduling will be shared as soon as it is available |
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1/5/2016
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DDS Announces Waiver Amendment Public Notice and Public Comment period for the Early Childhood Autism Waiver |