DDS Reopening Plans

The Department of Developmental Services (DDS) continues to roll out reopening plans for DDS related programs and services that were limited or closed due to the COVID-19 pandemic. This webpage will communicate each of these reopening plans as they are released and will include updates or modifications to such plans as they occur. The intent of this webpage is to create a centralized location for access to all reopening related material being issued through DDS. Reopening plans will also continue to be posted in their designated areas through the DDS website. Please note that all plans are subject to change.

Program/Service	Links to Plans, Dates for Reopening & Important Updates
Camp Harkness	Phase 4 of Reopening Plan - Camp Sites Opening as of 7-24-20 Reopening Plan - began June 12, 2020 For more information on Camp Harkness please visit: https://portal.ct.gov/DDS/SouthRegion/Camp-Harkness/Camp-Harkness
Fire Safety, Testing and Inspections	Reopening Plan - began starting 6-20-20
Visitation in DDS Residential Settings	Visitation Guidance 3-16-21 Reopening Plan - Providers began implementation as of 6-20-20 based on the person-centered decision made with the team for each individual they support
Visitation in DDS Campus-Based Settings	Visitation Guidance - 3-16-2021 Reopening Plan - Phased implementation began 6-25-20
Employment and Day Services	Employment and Day Provider Guidance 5-27-21 EDS Reopening Memo 4-9-21 Reopening Plan - Phased reopening with limits on capacity beginning 7-15-20
Respite	Reopening Plan - Phased reopening with limits on capacity beginning 8-6-20
Dental Clinics	TBD
Licensing	CLA Reopening Plan 5-25-21 CLA Licensing Reopening Plan 8-3-20 CCH Licensing Reopening Plan 8-3-20
In Home Supports (IHS)	TBD please note that IHS was never officially closed but changes to supports and services were implemented
Assistive Technology and Remote Supports Assessment	TBD
Quality Service Reviews (QSR)	DDS QSR Reopening Plan 7-15-21 Reopening Plan - DDS will begin implementing remote Quality Service Reviews as of 8-3-20