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Person Centered Thinking Tools Procedure

Miércoles, April 15, 2015 - 12:00pm

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Person Centered Planning Process and Individual Support Plans Policy (159.33 KB)

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Communication Chart (207.73 KB)

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Donut (186.75 KB)

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Good DayBad Day (183.69 KB)

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Important To For (187.04 KB)

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Learning Log (194.73 KB)

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Likeand Admire (183.81 KB)

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Matching (193.94 KB)

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Relationship Map (241.59 KB)

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Routines & Rituals (191.47 KB)

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Working Not Working (102.08 KB)

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Person-Centered Modifications Procedure (273.88 KB)

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

Two people clasping hand, one in wheelchair

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