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Department on Disability Services

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Supporting Families State Team Meeting Resources

The SF CoP was launched in DC in August 2013 and this web page exists to share the resources and information that are presented at meetings and created by the SF CoP. All resources are listed and linked below!

State Team Meeting Resources

March 8, 2019
December 13, 2018
September 14, 2018
June 14, 2018
March 9, 2018
December 8, 2017
March 27, 2017
July 11, 2016
April 8 2016
December 14, 2015
July 24, 2015
March 13, 2015
December 17, 2014
September 17, 2014
April 4, 2014
February 6, 2014
December 6, 2013
August 27, 2013 Kickoff

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.