Department on Disability Services

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250 E Street, SW, Washington, DC 20024
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Andrew Reese

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State Team Meeting Resources December 8, 2017

Thursday, Dec 21, 2017

Cultural and Linguistic Competency Community of Practice Presentation.pdf (348.02 KB)

DC Workforce Investment Council_Partnership Guide 2017.pdf (1.07 MB)

EdFest December 9.pdf (189.27 KB)

Front Page of DDS Organization Chart.pdf (207.61 KB)

HCBS IDD Waiver Updates.pdf (1.18 MB)

Notes on SF CoP Values_CLC - 12.13.17.pdf (410.88 KB)

PCT Learning Community Meeting Flier 12.15.17.pdf (324.53 KB)

Reflection on 5 years of Supporting Families Community of Practice.pdf (2.59 MB)

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.