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2019 Self-Advocacy Conference & Anniversary Celebration honoring Project ACTION & People on the Go Maryland

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Last Date:

Location:

515 Pooks Hill Road |Bethesda, MD

Building:

| Bethesda Marriott

Details:

Self-advocates, their family members and support teams will take part in various sessions, such as Health, Safety, and Wellness; Advocacy Skill Building; & DSP Tips & Tools. The day-long event will conclude with a special celebration honoring the work and dedication of self-advocates.

Contact:

Phyllis Holton

Email: [email protected]

Phone:

(202) 448-1458

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.