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DDS May 2023 Newsletter 

5/31/2023 Department of Developmental Services

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DDS April 2023 Newsletter 

4/28/2023 Department of Developmental Services

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DDS Commissioner Jane Ryder Fiscal Year 2024 Budget Testimony 

3/31/2023 Department of Developmental Services

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DESE/DDS Program Open Interest Period 2023 

2/16/2023 Department of Developmental Services

The DESE/DDS Residential Prevention Program’s annual open interest period is now open

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Self Direction Information Workshops 

12/22/2022 Department of Developmental Services

Please join us for an interactive discussion about expanding choices and control in your life through Self-Directed Supports.

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Happy Holidays from DDS! 

12/21/2022 Department of Developmental Services

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DDS Financial Support to Provider Programs 

12/19/2022 Department of Developmental Services

A summary of financial support for DDS Provider Programs from March 2020 through present, December 2022.

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Public hearing on proposed regulations for Self-Directed Programs 

10/25/2022 Department of Developmental Services

DDS will a hold public hearing and accept public comments pertaining to its proposed Self-Directed Programs regulations.. c.19B, §19 - Self-determination

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DDS Medicare Part D 2023 Update 

10/25/2022 Department of Developmental Services

Information about the 2023 Medicare Part D prescription plans is now available.

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DDS Direct Care & LPN September In-Person SE Hiring Event 

8/26/2022 Department of Developmental Services

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ASD & Emergency Preparedness  

4/05/2022 Department of Developmental Services

The DDS Lowell Area is offering a parent training by Captain Bill Cannata of ALEC (Autism Law Enforcement Coalition)

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Commissoner Ryder's Letter to Families Jan 7th 2022 

1/07/2022 Department of Developmental Services

An Update on the recent COVID Surges and it's impact on DDS

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VaxAbilities events in Springfield, Worcester, Lowell & Brockton 

11/08/2021 Department of Developmental Services

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DDS Medicare Part D 2022 Update 

10/27/2021 Department of Developmental Services

Information about the 2022 Medicare Part D prescription plans is now available.

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"Spectrum of Sound" Virtual Choir of Autism Self-Advocates Performs "Lean on Me" Cover 

10/27/2021 Department of Developmental Services

Virtual choir Spectrum of Sound performed a cover of Bill Wither's "Lean on Me."