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Developmental Disabilities Council Mtg 2018

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441 4th St., NW Washington DC

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For details, contact: Alison.Whyte@dc.gov

Contact:

Alison Whyte

Email: Alison.Whyte@dc.gov

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.