Eligibility
Eligibility application forms and information on eligibility for DDS services.
State of Connecticut Department of Developmental Services
Helpful Resources
- DDS Stakeholder Updates
- STEP - Supporting Transformation to Empower People
- COVID-19 Information, Guidance and Resources
- COVID-19 Updates for DDS Individuals and Families
- Assistive Technology and Remote Supports
- COVID-19 Updates for DDS Providers
- Electronic Visit Verification (EVV)
- DDS Help Line
- Find Qualified Providers
- DDS Manual
- In the Spotlight!
- Fourth Tuesday Forums on Innovative Options
Latest News
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03/10/2020
Letter to Individuals and Families Regarding COVID-19
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03/12/2020
Doug Novitski - Enjoying the Impossible!
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03/08/2020
2020 Innovative Employment Opportunity Grant Notice of Opportunity and Application
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03/08/2020
Sexual Abuse Prevention and Awareness Task Force
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03/05/2020
Today is Women and Girls’ Day at the Connecticut State Capitol!
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03/01/2020
Preparing for the Future-Spotlight on Project SEARCH at Mohegan Sun
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02/25/2020
Inspiring Day at the Capitol
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02/19/2020
DDS Executive Brief- February 2020
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02/13/2020
Have a Harc Day
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02/05/2020
Connecticut’s 2020 Census Website is now live
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01/29/2020
DDS Response to Novel Coronavirus-January 2020
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07/24/2023
Fourth Tuesday Forums on Innovative Options - July 25, 2023 - Advances in Supportive Housing
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07/11/2023
Request for Proposals (RFP) for Enhanced Community Engagement
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07/09/2023
STEP Regional Summer Virtual Office Hours!
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07/02/2023
Johns Crazy Socks Fundraiser
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01/25/2024
2024 Innovative Employment Opportunity IEO Notice of Opportunity
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07/02/2023
South Region Recreation Calendar - July 2023
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01/25/2024
Yoga at Camp Harkness 2024 Flyer
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01/25/2024
2024 Project SEARCH Pilot Notice of Opportunity
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01/05/2024
AT and Me Day- January 31 2024
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06/22/2023
Connecticut Assistive Technology Innovation Conference Declared a Resounding Success
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01/05/2024
January STEP Newsletter
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01/04/2024
Self-Direction Op-Ed Featured in Hearst Newspapers
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06/20/2023
Josh Success Story on How He became a DJ
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12/20/2023
Travis Stolle – Employment Success Story
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06/20/2023
Assistive Technology and Me Program
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12/06/2023
DDS Holiday Message and December Updates
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11/22/2023
Community Companion Home Support Featured in Hartford Courant
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06/12/2023
DDS Celebrates Supportive Housing Ribbon Cutting in West Hartford
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11/01/2023
Recreation Calendar November 2023
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06/11/2023
Notice of Intent to Submit Amendments to the Comprehensive Supports Medicaid Waiver, Individual and Family Support Medicaid Waiver, and Employment and Day Supports Medicaid Waiver
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11/01/2023
Notice of Intent to Submit Amendments to COMP IFS and EDS Medicaid Waivers
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10/30/2023
Join a free webinar on December 7th How to use the newly updated Rewarding Work org
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06/06/2023
STEP Newsletter June 2023
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06/06/2023
Employment and Day Services Division-Employment Newsletter June 2023
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10/24/2023
Governor Lamont Proclaims October as Disability Employment Awareness Month
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10/24/2023
Deputy Commissioner Elisa Velardo Attends Open House at Supportive Housing Development in Hartford
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06/04/2023
DDS Celebrates Pride Month
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10/19/2023
Free Supporting Decision Making Summit on Thursday November 9th
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12/14/2023
2023 Latest News Archives
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05/30/2023
Overview of DDS Provider Program Strike Monitoring
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05/09/2023
DDS STEP Forums May Mailer
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04/26/2023
FY22 Self Advocate Coordinators Report
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04/24/2023
CT Customized Employment Technical Assistance Community of Practice
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04/25/2023
#itsnotokCT - DDS Campaign Announcement
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04/04/2023
2023 DDS Stakeholder May Virtual Forums
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03/27/2023
Notice of Intent to Renew the Comprehensive Supports Medicaid Waiver
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03/07/2023
ARPA Initiative/STEP Newsletter March 2023
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- Fact Sheets
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- Quality and Systems Improvement
- Statewide/National Links
- Training Resources
Commissioner Jordan A. Scheff
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Department of Developmental Services
460 Capitol Avenue
Hartford Connecticut 06106
Phone Number: 860-418-6000
Toll-Free: 866-737-0330
TDD:
860-418-6079
Fax: 860-418-6009