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On November 9th, DDS held its inaugural DDS Veterans event to honor and respect our Veteran co-workers, and also to learn how to make DDS a more supportive workplace for them. This was attended by many DDS staff who are also Veterans, along with our …Continue Reading DDS Honors Its Veterans
Shannon Curtin’s second summer in the Department of Developmental Services (DDS) Urban Youth Collaborative Internship Program (UYCP) was spent, among other things, leading a dance party for two at Resources for Human Development, Boston, Inc. Curtin, who grew close with one particular individual, said she …Continue Reading A Summer of Friendship and Growth
Young leaders recognized at State House for commitment to individuals with developmental disabilities The Baker Administration honored members of the Department of Developmental Services’ Urban Youth Collaborative Program (UCYP) during a celebration and awards ceremony inside the Great Hall at the State House earlier this …Continue Reading Baker Administration Honors Members of the Department of Developmental Services’ Urban Youth Collaborative Program
Mary DeCesar recently stopped by the DDS central office to donate one of her drawings for our reception area. Mary works at Gateway Arts, a DDS contracted program. While Mary has become an accomplished artist, her life story is just as compelling. Born with an …Continue Reading Department of Developmental Services: Finding Meaning Through Art
Each year, family members, former residents of the Belchertown State School, staff and friends gather at the Warner Pine Grove Memorial Cemetery to honor those who had once resided at the facility, and have passed. The Warner Pine Grove Cemetery is the final resting place …Continue Reading Memorial Service honors Belchertown State School Residents
During National Autism Awareness Month, we renew our commitment to supporting and improving the lives of individuals living with autism spectrum disorder (ASD). Under the Patrick Administration, the Department of Developmental Services (DDS) Autism Program has distinguished itself from many other national programs as the nation’s only …Continue Reading Autism Awareness Month
On Wednesday October 2nd, at the Department of Developmental Services (DDS) hosted a ribbon cutting of the completed Hogan/Wrentham Comprehensive Energy Project at the Hogan Regional Center in Hathorne (Danvers). DDS Commissioner Elin Howe joined representatives of state agencies, the U.S. Department of Energy, utility representatives, …Continue Reading Department of Developmental Services Comprehensive Energy Project
In 1992, the Department of Developmental Services (formerly known as the Department of Mental Retardation) began an experimental 8 week summer program called the Urban Youth Collaborative Program. The UYCP is based on four principles: Expand the social and recreational activities for people with intellectual …Continue Reading The Urban Youth Collaborative Program Celebrates 22nd Year
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