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IDD and IFS Waiver Services Descriptions

Monday, July 20, 2026

The attached documents are the updated IDD and IFS Waiver Service Descriptions to include Remote Supports Services and Telehealth Services Descriptions effective August 1, 2026, for the IDD Waiver, and October 1, 2025, for the IFS Waiver.

Attachment(s):

IDD-IFS Waiver Remote Supports Services Descriptions 7.10.2026.pdf

IDD-IFS Waiver Service Descriptions 7.13.2026.pdf

IDD-IFS Waiver Telehealth Services Descriptions 7.10.2026.pdf

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.