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MDSIBS 2015 Conference

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Last Date:

Location:

1739 West Nursery Road Linthicum Heights, Maryland 21090

Building:

Hilton Baltimore BWI Airport

Details:

This conference will provide opportunities for siblings of people with disabilities to network with people that care about sibling issues, gain information and share ideas on topics related to siblings, and feel supported and connected with a community of other siblings.

Cost:

$25 for adult and $10 for 18

http://www.mdsibs.com/

Email: [email protected]

Phone:

(410) 914-7427

Person-Centered Thinking

Person-centered thinking is a philosophy behind service provision that supports positive control and self-direction of people’s own lives. DDS is working to implement this through training sessions and other agency wide initiatives.

Employment First Initiative

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Under the Employment First philosophy, competitive, integrated employment is the first and overwhelmingly preferred option for working-age youth and adults with disabilities.