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Department on Disability Services

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Benefits - HR

The following information is available concerning employment benefits at the Department of Disability Services:

DC Employees' Health Insurance
Dental and Optical Coverage
DC Employees' Group Life Insurance
Long-Term Disability Insurance Program
Alternative Work Schedules and Telework
Flexible Spending Accounts
Commuter Benefits Program
Defined Contribution Pension Plan - 401(a)
457(b) Deferred Compensation Plan
AFLAC Indemnity Plans for DC Government Employees

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.