Dear Colleagues:
 
As you are aware, DD Suite 5.0 is scheduled to go live around January 13, 2015.  It is anticipated that DD Suite will be unavailable beginning Friday 1/9/15 until Tuesday 1/13/15 as we complete the conversion.  We will update you as the date gets closer.  In the meantime you can get a live preview of DD Suite 5.0 by going to http://uat.ddsuite.org.  Click on ‘log in’ on the upper right and use your current email and password.
 
This is a functioning version of 5.0 and you can practice using the features, but note the following important information:
 
1. Do not use it for any real work.  Continue to use DD Suite 4.0.
2. All features of DD Suite 5.0 are not included, as some are still undergoing final technical review.
3. Some items were not copied, such as attachments and State Plans/PPRs (no buttons).
4. Avoid approving reports or applications, as emails will be sent to grantees (or warn them in advance!).
5. Some Help Modules are available, primarily basic user information and grantee application modules.  More will be added as completed.
 
Any comments/feedback is appreciated.  Email your comments to xxxxxx@state.ma.us.  Please do not use the TA request form.
 
Thanks and enjoy!

Dan
 
Daniel M. Shannon, Executive Director
MA Developmental Disabilities Council
100 Hancock St., Suite 201
Quincy, MA 02171
Phone - 617-770-7676 X108
Fax - 617-770-1987
www.mass.gov/mddc


Sheryl Matney, Director of Technical Assistance
National Association of Councils on Developmental Disabilities
Information and Technical Assistance Center for Councils on Developmental Disabilities (ITACC)
www.nacdd.org
www.itacchelp.org
xxxxxx@nacdd.org
202-506-5813 ext. 148
334-268-0245 (direct)