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DDS director reports regional transfer of public group homes, new medical unit in Norwalk and upcoming RFP for 10 CLAs
Summary
DDS Director Shannon told the RAC the West Region will assume responsibility for several public programs, described a new medical unit at Lower Fairfield Center in Norwalk, announced a planned RFP for 10 community living arrangements (CLAs) and warned of statewide hiring slowdowns and fiscal‑intermediary payment issues.
Department of Developmental Services Director Shannon briefed the Regional Advisory Council on several operational and staffing matters affecting the West Region.
Shannon said central office will circulate a weekly legislative bill list to RAC members summarizing bills of interest to DDS and linking to more information. She said public programs are being reintegrated into the regional structure: for the West Region that means Lower Fairfield Center in Norwalk and Northwest Center in Torrington will come under the West Region; the region currently has one public group home in Watertown.
Shannon described a new medical unit at Lower Fairfield Center in Norwalk. She said the renovated unit has 12 beds (two short‑term respite beds and the…
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