5-HSS-26-020 - Enhanced Communication - Attachment 4 - Confidential Information.docx

This document is a Confidential Information Form for the Delaware Health and Social Services Division of Developmental Disabilities (DDDS) related to contract HSS-26-020 for Enhanced Communication services. The contract involves providing facilitated communication opportunities for Deaf service recipients receiving residential habilitation services, including communication support between service recipients, housemates, and staff. The services also include education for Direct Support Professionals (DSPs) about Deaf Culture and functional American Sign Language (ASL) vocabulary. This is specifically not for traditional interpreter services, and vendors must comply with all applicable State and Federal laws, rules, policies, and procedures.

The document provides a form for vendors to declare confidential or proprietary information, with an option to indicate no such information will be submitted. The contract is specific to Delaware's Division of Developmental Disabilities and requires vendors to adhere to policies outlined on the DDDS website. While specific pricing details are not present in this attachment, the contract appears focused on specialized communication support services for individuals with disabilities, emphasizing cultural competence and effective communication strategies in residential service settings.