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DDS Releases Updated Guidance on Visitation to Residential Programs 

7/01/2020 Department of Developmental Services

See Commissioner Jane Ryder's announcement on the updated visitation to residential programs during the COVID-19 pandemic.

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Coronavirus Update for Individuals and Families (June 24) 

6/24/2020 Department of Developmental Services

Updated COVID-19 guidance and information for DDS individuals and families

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Message from the Commissioner 

6/10/2020 Department of Developmental Services

Read the Commissioner's message on #blacklivesmatter

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DDS Update for Providers on Mobile Testing 

5/19/2020 Department of Developmental Services

Guidance for DDS Providers regarding mobile testing for COVID-19

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Family Supports Services RFR Deadline Extension 

3/24/2020 Department of Developmental Services

Family Support Services proposals deadlines extended to April 30

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Coronavirus Update for DDS Providers (March 13) 

3/13/2020 Department of Developmental Services

COVID-19 guidance and information for DDS providers

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Guidance on Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19) 

3/03/2020 Department of Developmental Services

With the on-going coverage of COVID-19 Commissioner Jane Ryder shares suggestions for how to stay healthy

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DDS Releases New Positive Behavior Support (PBS) Regulations 

2/27/2020 Department of Developmental Services

New PBS regulations are designed to increase the independence and autonomy of people with disabilities

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Family Survey : DDS Family Support Program  

11/26/2019 Department of Developmental Services

DDS has developed an on-line survey to hear from families about their experiences using Family Support Services

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DDS Holyoke Exhibit: 8th Annual Artists in Our Midst 

10/10/2019 Department of Developmental Services

The November 21st exhibit will showcase the art work of fifty plus local artists supported by DDS

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DDS Family Support Feedback Sessions 

10/10/2019 Department of Developmental Services

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DDS Medicare Part D 2020 Update 

10/08/2019 Department of Developmental Services

Information about the 2020 Medicare Part D prescription plans and plan enrollment can be found here

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Visit the DisabilityInfo.org Website 

1/29/2019 Department of Developmental Services

The DisabilityInfo.org site has free information for people with disabilities in Massachusetts!

Press Release

AG Healey Indicts Former State Employee for Overtime Abuse 

1/14/2019 Office of the Attorney General

Lowell Woman Allegedly Reported $42,000 in False Overtime at the Department of Developmental Services

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Autism Insurance Resource Center FAQs 

10/20/2017

FAQs en Español , bằng tiếng Việt at www.disabilityinfo.org/arica/