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Department on Disability Services

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Repeats every month on January, March, May, July, September, November on the third Thursday until Thu Nov 19 2026.

Thursday, January 15, 2026 -

12:00pm to 1:30pm

Thursday, March 19, 2026 -

12:00pm to 1:30pm

Thursday, May 21, 2026 -

12:00pm to 1:30pm

Thursday, July 16, 2026 -

12:00pm to 1:30pm

Thursday, September 17, 2026 -

12:00pm to 1:30pm

Thursday, November 19, 2026 -

12:00pm to 1:30pm

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.