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10th Annual Voices of Change Conference 2019

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Last Date:

Location:

801 Mt Vernon Pl., NW Washington DC

Building:

Washington Convention Center

Details:

Registration is now open for this event hosted by hosted by the DC Youth Leadership Network. Please see full event details @registration link.

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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.