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Level of Need Assessment and Screening Tool Manual

Thursday, January 1, 2015

Reference:

Level of Need Assessment and Screening Tool Manual

Attachment(s):

Level of Need Assessment and Screening Tool Manual

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.