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National Maternal & Infant Health Summit 2019

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Location:

801 Mt. Vernon Place, NW Washington, DC

Building:

|DC Convention Center

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National Maternal & Infant Health Summit 2019

The summit is an opportunity for elected officials, health officials and DC residents to explore strategies to improve perinatal health and address racial disparities in birth outcomes. Join Mayor Bowser for panel discussions and workshops focused on the health of women, babies and families that highlight best practices across the country.

https://www.eventbrite.com/e/mayor-muriel-bowsers-national-maternal-and-infant-health-summit-registration-62163690271

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.