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	<title>What&#39;s New, Commission for the Deaf &amp; Hard of Hearing, 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>Testimony of Secretary John Polanowicz</title>
    <link rel="alternate" type="text/html" href="http://www.mass.gov/eohhs/gov/newsroom/press-releases/eohhs/testimony-of-secretary-john-polanowicz-feb-28-2013.html" />
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    <author>
      <name>Health and Human Services</name>
    </author>
    <contributor>
      <name>eohhs</name>
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    <id>http://www.mass.gov/eohhs/gov/newsroom/press-releases/eohhs/testimony-of-secretary-john-polanowicz-feb-28-2013.html</id>
	<updated>2013-03-01T00:00:00Z</updated>
	<published>2013-03-01T00:00:00Z</published>
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</entry><entry>			
	<title>John Polanowicz Sworn in as Secretary of Health and Human Services</title>
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    <author>
      <name>Health and Human Services</name>
    </author>
    <contributor>
      <name>governor</name>
    </contributor>
    <id>http://www.mass.gov/governor/pressoffice/pressreleases/2013/0122-secretary-polanowicz-sworn-in.html</id>
	<updated>2013-01-22T16:43:00Z</updated>
	<published>2013-01-22T16:43:00Z</published>
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</entry><entry>			
	<title>Northeast/Merrimack Valley Town Forum</title>
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    <author>
      <name>Health and Human Services</name>
    </author>
    <contributor>
      <name>mcdhh</name>
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    <id>http://www.mass.gov/eohhs/gov/newsroom/open-meeting-notices/mcdhh-open-meeting-notices.html</id>
	<updated>2012-10-17T00:00:00Z</updated>
	<published>2012-10-17T00:00:00Z</published>
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</entry><entry>			
	<title>The Children&#39;s Hearing Aid Bill - Chapter 233 of the Acts of 2012 (HB 52)</title>
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    <author>
      <name>Health and Human Services</name>
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    <contributor>
      <name>mcdhh</name>
    </contributor>
    <id>http://www.mass.gov/eohhs/gov/laws-regs/mcdhh/the-childrens-hearing-aid-bill.html</id>
	<updated>2012-08-28T00:00:00Z</updated>
	<published>2012-08-28T00:00:00Z</published>
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</entry><entry>			
	<title>Steps to Developing State Budget for FY13</title>
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    <author>
      <name>Health and Human Services</name>
    </author>
    <contributor>
      <name>mcdhh</name>
    </contributor>
    <id>http://www.mass.gov/eohhs/gov/newsroom/mcdhh/steps-to-developing-state-budget-for-fy13.html</id>
	<updated>2012-05-10T00:00:00Z</updated>
	<published>2012-05-10T00:00:00Z</published>
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</entry><entry>			
	<title>MCDHH Boston Office Moving to New Location</title>
    <link rel="alternate" type="text/html" href="http://www.mass.gov/eohhs/gov/newsroom/mcdhh/mcdhh-boston-office-moving-to-new-location.html" />
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    <author>
      <name>Health and Human Services</name>
    </author>
    <contributor>
      <name>mcdhh</name>
    </contributor>
    <id>http://www.mass.gov/eohhs/gov/newsroom/mcdhh/mcdhh-boston-office-moving-to-new-location.html</id>
	<updated>2012-04-11T00:00:00Z</updated>
	<published>2012-04-11T00:00:00Z</published>
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</entry><entry>			
	<title>Testimony of Heidi L. Reed, Commissioner, MCDHH Joint Hearing of the House and Senate Committees on Ways and Means - February 27, 2012</title>
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    <author>
      <name>Health and Human Services</name>
    </author>
    <contributor>
      <name>mcdhh</name>
    </contributor>
    <id>http://www.mass.gov/eohhs/gov/newsroom/mcdhh/testimony-of-commissioner-reed-feb2012.html</id>
	<updated>2012-03-01T00:00:00Z</updated>
	<published>2012-03-01T00:00:00Z</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>
    </author>
    <contributor>
      <name>eohhs</name>
    </contributor>
    <id>http://www.mass.gov/eohhs/gov/newsroom/notice-of-public-hearing-dec-9-2011.html</id>
	<updated>2011-12-03T00:00:00Z</updated>
	<published>2011-12-03T00:00:00Z</published>
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</entry><entry>			
	<title>Notice of Public Hearing: Dec. 2, 2011</title>
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    <category term="public hearing, eohhs, bigby" label="public hearing, eohhs, bigby" />
    <author>
      <name>Health and Human Services</name>
    </author>
    <contributor>
      <name>eohhs</name>
    </contributor>
    <id>http://www.mass.gov/eohhs/gov/newsroom/notice-of-public-hearing-dec-2-2011.html</id>
	<updated>2011-12-02T00:00:00Z</updated>
	<published>2011-12-02T00:00:00Z</published>
	<summary type="html"></summary>
</entry><entry>			
	<title>Blog: Assistive technology is changing the accessibility landscape and daily life for us all</title>
    <link rel="alternate" type="text/html" href="http://www.mass.govhttp://hhs.blog.state.ma.us/blog/2011/09/assistive-technology-is-changing-the-accessibility-landscape-and-daily-life-for-us-all.html" />
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    <author>
      <name>Health and Human Services</name>
    </author>
    <contributor>
      <name>mrc</name>
    </contributor>
    <id>http://www.mass.govhttp://hhs.blog.state.ma.us/blog/2011/09/assistive-technology-is-changing-the-accessibility-landscape-and-daily-life-for-us-all.html</id>
	<updated>2011-09-23T00:00:00Z</updated>
	<published>2011-09-23T00:00:00Z</published>
	<summary type="html">Over the past 25 years, we have witnessed the advent of innovative assistive technology–everything from “kneeling buses” to software for computers that speak to blind or visually-impaired individuals to video phones that allow individuals who are Deaf to sign to each other.</summary>
</entry><entry>			
	<title>Assistive Technology and Universal Design Conference and Expo</title>
    <link rel="alternate" type="text/html" href="http://www.mass.gov/eohhs/gov/departments/mcdhh/assistive-technology-and-universal-design-conferen.html" />
    <category term="press release, Assistive Technology, Universal Design, conference" label="press release, Assistive Technology, Universal Design, conference" />
    <author>
      <name>Health and Human Services</name>
    </author>
    <contributor>
      <name>mcdhh</name>
    </contributor>
    <id>http://www.mass.gov/eohhs/gov/departments/mcdhh/assistive-technology-and-universal-design-conferen.html</id>
	<updated>2011-09-20T00:00:00Z</updated>
	<published>2011-09-20T00:00:00Z</published>
	<summary type="html">The Patrick-Murray Administration today announced that it will host “Products &amp; Technologies that Change People’s Lives,” an all-day conference and expo, on Friday, September 23 at the Hynes Convention Center in Boston.</summary>
</entry><entry>			
	<title>Blog: Innovative technology offers more than creature comforts</title>
    <link rel="alternate" type="text/html" href="http://www.mass.govhttp://hhs.blog.state.ma.us/blog/2011/09/innovative-technology-offers-more-than-creature-comforts-critical-tools-for-independent-living.html" />
    <category term="assistive tech" label="assistive tech" />
    <author>
      <name>Health and Human Services</name>
    </author>
    <contributor>
      <name>mrc</name>
    </contributor>
    <id>http://www.mass.govhttp://hhs.blog.state.ma.us/blog/2011/09/innovative-technology-offers-more-than-creature-comforts-critical-tools-for-independent-living.html</id>
	<updated>2011-09-01T00:00:00Z</updated>
	<published>2011-09-01T00:00:00Z</published>
	<summary type="html">You know when you leave your house without your Blackberry or iPhone and you get that sinking feeling? We have all been there: the panic sets in and without your ‘smart’ phone, you feel like you are not really whole all day.</summary>
</entry><entry>			
	<title>Christine Griffin appointed Assistant Sec. for Disability Policies and Programs</title>
    <link rel="alternate" type="text/html" href="http://www.mass.gov/eohhs/gov/departments/mcdhh/christine-griffin-appointed-assistant-sec.html" />
    <category term="press release, Christine Griffin" label="press release, Christine Griffin" />
    <author>
      <name>Health and Human Services</name>
    </author>
    <contributor>
      <name>mcdhh</name>
    </contributor>
    <id>http://www.mass.gov/eohhs/gov/departments/mcdhh/christine-griffin-appointed-assistant-sec.html</id>
	<updated>2011-07-21T00:00:00Z</updated>
	<published>2011-07-21T00:00:00Z</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>Storm assistance centers for communities impacted by tornadoes announced</title>
    <link rel="alternate" type="text/html" href="http://www.mass.gov/governor/pressoffice/pressreleases/2011/administration-announces-storm-assistance-centers.html" />
    <category term="press release, tornado, storm, assistance" label="press release, tornado, storm, assistance" />
    <author>
      <name>Health and Human Services</name>
    </author>
    <contributor>
      <name>dmr</name>
    </contributor>
    <id>http://www.mass.gov/governor/pressoffice/pressreleases/2011/administration-announces-storm-assistance-centers.html</id>
	<updated>2011-06-03T00:00:00Z</updated>
	<published>2011-06-03T00:00:00Z</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>Testimony of Commissioner Reed</title>
    <link rel="alternate" type="text/html" href="http://www.mass.gov/eohhs/gov/newsroom/mcdhh/testimony-of-commissioner-heidi-l-reed-mcdhh.html" />
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    <author>
      <name>Health and Human Services</name>
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    <contributor>
      <name>mcdhh</name>
    </contributor>
    <id>http://www.mass.gov/eohhs/gov/newsroom/mcdhh/testimony-of-commissioner-heidi-l-reed-mcdhh.html</id>
	<updated>2011-02-24T00:00:00Z</updated>
	<published>2011-02-24T00:00:00Z</published>
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</entry><entry>			
	<title>MCDHH 2012 House 1 budget announcement</title>
    <link rel="alternate" type="text/html" href="http://www.mass.gov/eohhs/gov/departments/mcdhh/mcdhh-2012-house-1-budget-announcement.html" />
    <category term="mcdhh, budget, Heidi L. Reed, reed, commissioner" label="mcdhh, budget, Heidi L. Reed, reed, commissioner" />
    <author>
      <name>Health and Human Services</name>
    </author>
    <contributor>
      <name>mcdhh</name>
    </contributor>
    <id>http://www.mass.gov/eohhs/gov/departments/mcdhh/mcdhh-2012-house-1-budget-announcement.html</id>
	<updated>2011-02-03T00:00:00Z</updated>
	<published>2011-02-03T00:00:00Z</published>
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</entry><entry>			
	<title>Safe Driving Law (ASL video)</title>
    <link rel="alternate" type="text/html" href="http://www.mass.gov/eohhs/gov/departments/mcdhh/safe-driving-law-asl-video.html" />
    <category term="" label="" />
    <author>
      <name>Health and Human Services</name>
    </author>
    <contributor>
      <name>mcdhh</name>
    </contributor>
    <id>http://www.mass.gov/eohhs/gov/departments/mcdhh/safe-driving-law-asl-video.html</id>
	<updated>2010-10-04T00:00:00Z</updated>
	<published>2010-10-04T00:00:00Z</published>
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</entry><entry>			
	<title>Springfield Town Forum</title>
    <link rel="alternate" type="text/html" href="http://www.mass.gov/eohhs/gov/departments/mcdhh/springfield-town-forum.html" />
    <category term="" label="" />
    <author>
      <name>Health and Human Services</name>
    </author>
    <contributor>
      <name>mcdhh</name>
    </contributor>
    <id>http://www.mass.gov/eohhs/gov/departments/mcdhh/springfield-town-forum.html</id>
	<updated>2010-01-26T00:00:00Z</updated>
	<published>2010-01-26T00:00:00Z</published>
	<summary type="html"></summary>
</entry><entry>			
	<title>Boston Town Forum with Commissioner Reed</title>
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    <author>
      <name>Health and Human Services</name>
    </author>
    <contributor>
      <name>mcdhh</name>
    </contributor>
    <id>http://www.mass.gov/eohhs/gov/departments/mcdhh/boston-town-forum-with-commissioner-reed.html</id>
	<updated>2009-12-17T00:00:00Z</updated>
	<published>2009-12-17T00:00:00Z</published>
	<summary type="html"></summary>
</entry><entry>			
	<title>A Message from Commissioner Reed</title>
    <link rel="alternate" type="text/html" href="http://www.mass.gov/eohhs/gov/departments/mcdhh/a-message-from-commissioner-reed.html" />
    <category term="" label="" />
    <author>
      <name>Health and Human Services</name>
    </author>
    <contributor>
      <name>mcdhh</name>
    </contributor>
    <id>http://www.mass.gov/eohhs/gov/departments/mcdhh/a-message-from-commissioner-reed.html</id>
	<updated>2009-11-25T00:00:00Z</updated>
	<published>2009-11-25T00:00:00Z</published>
	<summary type="html"></summary>
</entry><entry>			
	<title>Changes in Emergency After Hours Interpreter Referral Service</title>
    <link rel="alternate" type="text/html" href="http://www.mass.gov/eohhs/consumer/disability-services/services-by-type/deaf-hh/cart/emergency-interpreter/important-message-changes-in-the-mcdhh.html" />
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    <author>
      <name>Health and Human Services</name>
    </author>
    <contributor>
      <name>mcdhh</name>
    </contributor>
    <id>http://www.mass.gov/eohhs/consumer/disability-services/services-by-type/deaf-hh/cart/emergency-interpreter/important-message-changes-in-the-mcdhh.html</id>
	<updated>2009-11-25T00:00:00Z</updated>
	<published>2009-11-25T00:00:00Z</published>
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</entry><entry>			
	<title>Interpreter Fee Schedules &amp; Manual</title>
    <link rel="alternate" type="text/html" href="http://www.mass.gov/eohhs/provider/guidelines-resources/services-planning/interpreters/interpreter-fee-schedules-and-manual.html" />
    <category term="Interpreter Fee Schedules, deaf hard of hearing" label="Interpreter Fee Schedules, deaf hard of hearing" />
    <author>
      <name>Health and Human Services</name>
    </author>
    <contributor>
      <name>mcdhh</name>
    </contributor>
    <id>http://www.mass.gov/eohhs/provider/guidelines-resources/services-planning/interpreters/interpreter-fee-schedules-and-manual.html</id>
	<updated>2009-04-15T00:00:00Z</updated>
	<published>2009-04-15T00:00:00Z</published>
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