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	<title>What&#39;s New, Developmental Services, Health and Human Services, Commonwealth of Massachusetts</title>		
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           		   <name>What&#39;s New,Health and Human Services,Commonwealth of Massachusetts</name>	
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    <rights>&#169; 2011 Commonwealth of Massachusetts</rights>
	 	<updated>2011-10-04T00:00:00Z</updated>

		 				<entry>			
	<title>Notice of Public Hearing:Proposed Amendment to Individual Support Plan Regulations</title>
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    <author>
      <name>Health and Human Services</name>
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      <name>eohhs</name>
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	<updated>2012-05-25 00:00:00.0T00:00:00Z</updated>
	<published>2012-05-25 00:00:00.0</published>
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</entry><entry>			
	<title>Secretary Bigby Honors Employees in Springfield and Monson for Tornado Response and Recovery Efforts</title>
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    <author>
      <name>Health and Human Services</name>
    </author>
    <contributor>
      <name>eohhs</name>
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    <id>/eohhs/gov/newsroom/press-releases/eohhs/employees-in-springfield-and-monson-honored.html</id>
	<updated>2012-05-21 00:00:00.0T00:00:00Z</updated>
	<published>2012-05-21 00:00:00.0</published>
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</entry><entry>			
	<title>DDS Commissioner Howe Honors Nurses </title>
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    <author>
      <name>Health and Human Services</name>
    </author>
    <contributor>
      <name>dmr</name>
    </contributor>
    <id>/eohhs/gov/departments/dds/dds-commissioner-howe-honors-nurses-.html</id>
	<updated>2012-05-11 00:00:00.0T00:00:00Z</updated>
	<published>2012-05-11 00:00:00.0</published>
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</entry><entry>			
	<title>Governor Patrick Honored For Commitment to Providing Services and Support to Individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorder</title>
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    <author>
      <name>Health and Human Services</name>
    </author>
    <contributor>
      <name>eohhs</name>
    </contributor>
    <id>/governor/pressoffice/pressreleases/2012/2012409-governor-proclaims-april-autism-awareness-and-acceptance-month.html</id>
	<updated>2012-04-09 00:00:00.0T00:00:00Z</updated>
	<published>2012-04-09 00:00:00.0</published>
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</entry><entry>			
	<title>Patrick-Murray Administration Honors Individuals and Families for Work with Disability Community</title>
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    <author>
      <name>Health and Human Services</name>
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    <contributor>
      <name>eohhs</name>
    </contributor>
    <id>/eohhs/gov/newsroom/press-releases/eohhs/individuals-and-families-honored.html</id>
	<updated>2012-03-28 00:00:00.0T00:00:00Z</updated>
	<published>2012-03-28 00:00:00.0</published>
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</entry><entry>			
	<title>Family Support Report January 2012</title>
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    <author>
      <name>Health and Human Services</name>
    </author>
    <contributor>
      <name>dmr</name>
    </contributor>
    <id>/eohhs/docs/dmr/reports/family-support-report-jan2012.pdf</id>
	<updated>2012-02-01 00:00:00.0T00:00:00Z</updated>
	<published>2012-02-01 00:00:00.0</published>
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</entry><entry>			
	<title>Notice of Public Hearing: Dec. 9, 2011</title>
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    <author>
      <name>Health and Human Services</name>
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    <contributor>
      <name>eohhs</name>
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    <id>/eohhs/gov/newsroom/notice-of-public-hearing-dec-9-2011.html</id>
	<updated>2011-12-03 00:00:00.0T00:00:00Z</updated>
	<published>2011-12-03 00:00:00.0</published>
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</entry><entry>			
	<title>Notice of Public Hearing: Dec. 2, 2011</title>
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    <author>
      <name>Health and Human Services</name>
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    <contributor>
      <name>eohhs</name>
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    <id>/eohhs/gov/newsroom/notice-of-public-hearing-dec-2-2011.html</id>
	<updated>2011-12-02 00:00:00.0T00:00:00Z</updated>
	<published>2011-12-02 00:00:00.0</published>
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</entry><entry>			
	<title>Response to public comments regarding amended DDS Behavior Modification Regulations</title>
    <link rel="alternate" type="text/html" href="/eohhs/consumer/disability-services/services-by-type/intellectual-disability/newsroom/amended-dds-behavior-modification-regulations.html" />
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    <author>
      <name>Health and Human Services</name>
    </author>
    <contributor>
      <name>dmr</name>
    </contributor>
    <id>/eohhs/consumer/disability-services/services-by-type/intellectual-disability/newsroom/amended-dds-behavior-modification-regulations.html</id>
	<updated>2011-11-16 00:00:00.0T00:00:00Z</updated>
	<published>2011-11-16 00:00:00.0</published>
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</entry><entry>			
	<title>Blog: Event celebrates 20 years of connecting urban youth to individuals with intellectual disabilities</title>
    <link rel="alternate" type="text/html" href="http://hhs.blog.state.ma.us/blog/2011/08/event-at-the-state-house-celebrates-20-years-of-connecting-urban-youth-to-individuals-with-intellectual-disabilities.html" />
    <category term="dds, blog, youth, disabilities" label="dds, blog, youth, disabilities" />
    <author>
      <name>Health and Human Services</name>
    </author>
    <contributor>
      <name>dmr</name>
    </contributor>
    <id>http://hhs.blog.state.ma.us/blog/2011/08/event-at-the-state-house-celebrates-20-years-of-connecting-urban-youth-to-individuals-with-intellectual-disabilities.html</id>
	<updated>2011-08-11 00:00:00.0T00:00:00Z</updated>
	<published>2011-08-11 00:00:00.0</published>
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</entry><entry>			
	<title>Members of DDS&#39; Urban Youth Collaborative Program honored</title>
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    <category term="press release, urban youth, DDS, disabilities" label="press release, urban youth, DDS, disabilities" />
    <author>
      <name>Health and Human Services</name>
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    <contributor>
      <name>dmr</name>
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    <id>/eohhs/gov/departments/dds/members-of-dds-urban-youth-coll-prog-honored.html</id>
	<updated>2011-08-11 00:00:00.0T00:00:00Z</updated>
	<published>2011-08-11 00:00:00.0</published>
    <summary type="html">The Patrick-Murray Administration today honored members of the Department of Developmental Services’ Urban Youth Collaborative Program (UYCP) during a celebration and awards ceremony at the State House.</summary>	
	
</entry><entry>			
	<title>Christine Griffin appointed Assistant Sec. for Disability Policies and Programs</title>
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    <category term="press release, Christine Griffin" label="press release, Christine Griffin" />
    <author>
      <name>Health and Human Services</name>
    </author>
    <contributor>
      <name>dmr</name>
    </contributor>
    <id>/eohhs/gov/departments/dds/christine-griffin-appointed-assistant-sec.html</id>
	<updated>2011-07-21 00:00:00.0T00:00:00Z</updated>
	<published>2011-07-21 00:00:00.0</published>
    <summary type="html">Secretary of Health and Human Services Dr. JudyAnn Bigby announced today that she has appointed Christine Griffin as Assistant Secretary for Disability Policies and Programs.</summary>	
	
</entry><entry>			
	<title>Notice of Public Hearing: Proposed Amendment to Regulation 115CMR 5.14</title>
    <link rel="alternate" type="text/html" href="/eohhs/gov/newsroom/open-meeting-notices/department-of-developmental-services.html" />
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    <author>
      <name>Health and Human Services</name>
    </author>
    <contributor>
      <name>dmr</name>
    </contributor>
    <id>/eohhs/gov/newsroom/open-meeting-notices/department-of-developmental-services.html</id>
	<updated>2011-06-24 00:00:00.0T00:00:00Z</updated>
	<published>2011-06-24 00:00:00.0</published>
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</entry><entry>			
	<title>Quality &amp; Risk Management Brief</title>
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    <author>
      <name>Health and Human Services</name>
    </author>
    <contributor>
      <name>dmr</name>
    </contributor>
    <id>/eohhs/consumer/disability-services/services-by-type/intellectual-disability/newsroom/quality-assurance/developmental-services-quality-is-no-accident.html</id>
	<updated>2011-06-08 00:00:00.0T00:00:00Z</updated>
	<published>2011-06-08 00:00:00.0</published>
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</entry><entry>			
	<title>Storm assistance centers for communities impacted by tornadoes announced</title>
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    <author>
      <name>Health and Human Services</name>
    </author>
    <contributor>
      <name>dmr</name>
    </contributor>
    <id>/governor/pressoffice/pressreleases/2011/administration-announces-storm-assistance-centers.html</id>
	<updated>2011-06-03 00:00:00.0T00:00:00Z</updated>
	<published>2011-06-03 00:00:00.0</published>
    <summary type="html">The Patrick-Murray Administration today announced the opening of three Massachusetts Storm Assistance Centers in Springfield, Monson/Palmer and Southbridge that will provide vital supports for individuals and families impacted by severe weather in the region earlier this week.</summary>	
	
</entry><entry>			
	<title>QA Brief on Protection and Safety</title>
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    <author>
      <name>Health and Human Services</name>
    </author>
    <contributor>
      <name>dmr</name>
    </contributor>
    <id>/eohhs/consumer/disability-services/services-by-type/intellectual-disability/newsroom/quality-assurance/developmental-services-qa-briefs.html</id>
	<updated>2011-04-26 00:00:00.0T00:00:00Z</updated>
	<published>2011-04-26 00:00:00.0</published>
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</entry><entry>			
	<title>DDS celebrates &#39;Contributions to Our Communities&#39;</title>
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    <category term="press release, dds, Contributions to Our Communities" label="press release, dds, Contributions to Our Communities" />
    <author>
      <name>Health and Human Services</name>
    </author>
    <contributor>
      <name>dmr</name>
    </contributor>
    <id>/eohhs/gov/departments/dds/dds-celebrates-contributions-to-our-communities.html</id>
	<updated>2011-04-11 00:00:00.0T00:00:00Z</updated>
	<published>2011-04-11 00:00:00.0</published>
    <summary type="html">Secretary of Health and Human Services Dr. JudyAnn Bigby and Department of Developmental Disabilities (DDS) Commissioner Elin Howe gathered with consumers, family members, and advocates today at the State House to honor the many ways that individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities, their families and advocates enrich our Commonwealth.</summary>	
	
</entry><entry>			
	<title>Risk Management</title>
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    <category term="Risk Management" label="Risk Management" />
    <author>
      <name>Health and Human Services</name>
    </author>
    <contributor>
      <name>dmr</name>
    </contributor>
    <id>/eohhs/consumer/disability-services/services-by-type/intellectual-disability/provider-support/health-promotion/risk-management.html</id>
	<updated>2011-03-01 00:00:00.0T00:00:00Z</updated>
	<published>2011-03-01 00:00:00.0</published>
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</entry><entry>			
	<title>Personal care attendants honored at State House ceremony</title>
    <link rel="alternate" type="text/html" href="/eohhs/gov/departments/dds/personal-care-attendants-honored.html" />
    <category term="press release, personal care, attendant, elders" label="press release, personal care, attendant, elders" />
    <author>
      <name>Health and Human Services</name>
    </author>
    <contributor>
      <name>dmr</name>
    </contributor>
    <id>/eohhs/gov/departments/dds/personal-care-attendants-honored.html</id>
	<updated>2010-10-13 00:00:00.0T00:00:00Z</updated>
	<published>2010-10-13 00:00:00.0</published>
    <summary type="html">The Patrick-Murray Administration today honored five individuals from across the Commonwealth for their dedication and service as personal care attendants (PCAs) for elders and people with disabilities at an event at the State House.</summary>	
	
</entry><entry>			
	<title>School Days to Pay Days</title>
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    <author>
      <name>Health and Human Services</name>
    </author>
    <contributor>
      <name>dmr</name>
    </contributor>
    <id>/eohhs/consumer/disability-services/services-by-type/intellectual-disability/spectrum-services/adults/dds-services/developmental-services-spectrum-job-supports.html</id>
	<updated>2010-06-30 00:00:00.0T00:00:00Z</updated>
	<published>2010-06-30 00:00:00.0</published>
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</entry><entry>			
	<title>New Licensure/Certification Manual and Procedures</title>
    <link rel="alternate" type="text/html" href="/eohhs/consumer/disability-services/services-by-type/intellectual-disability/provider-support/licensure/developmental-services-licensure-and-cert-manual.html" />
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    <author>
      <name>Health and Human Services</name>
    </author>
    <contributor>
      <name>dmr</name>
    </contributor>
    <id>/eohhs/consumer/disability-services/services-by-type/intellectual-disability/provider-support/licensure/developmental-services-licensure-and-cert-manual.html</id>
	<updated>2010-06-14 00:00:00.0T00:00:00Z</updated>
	<published>2010-06-14 00:00:00.0</published>
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</entry><entry>			
	<title>Find info about licensed or certified providers</title>
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    <author>
      <name>Health and Human Services</name>
    </author>
    <contributor>
      <name>dmr</name>
    </contributor>
    <id>/eohhs/consumer/disability-services/services-by-type/intellectual-disability/spectrum-services/adults/find-providers/</id>
	<updated>2010-05-03 00:00:00.0T00:00:00Z</updated>
	<published>2010-05-03 00:00:00.0</published>
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