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News  DDS National Background Check Unit Advisory

Fingerprinting Guidance for Remote Based Services
4/26/2021
  • Department of Developmental Services

Employees, vendors, contractors and volunteers providing services remotely to individuals served or supported by DDS are subject to 115 CMR 12.00 and are required to complete the DDS fingerprint-based background check process, as there is the potential for unsupervised contact with DDS individuals, including, but not limited to, unsupervised contact through remote or virtual services.

For more information please see: /info-details/dds-fingerprint-background-checks

  • Department of Developmental Services

    The Department of Developmental Services provides supports for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities including Autism Spectrum Disorder to enhance opportunities to become fully engaged members of their community.
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