Department on Disability Services

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State Team Meeting Resources March 8, 2019

Monday, Apr 1, 2019

• Tool to for Supporters

• DCPS Supported Decision-Making Agreement

• Developing a Vision Tool

• OSSE Supported Decision-Making Agreement

• Parent Session Flyer – Quality Trust

• Tool for people thinking about making decisions

Document:

CoP SF SDM - How Can I Be a Good Supporter 3-9-19 FINAL.pdf (3.09 MB)

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DCPS SDM Agreement.pdf (52.23 KB)

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Developing Tool for a Vision.pdf (326.23 KB)

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OSSE SDM Agreement.pdf (95.33 KB)

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Parent Session 2019 Flyer.pdf (399.83 KB)

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when_do_i_want_support (002).pdf (332.55 KB)

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

Two people clasping hand, one in wheelchair

Under the Employment First philosophy, competitive, integrated employment is the first and overwhelmingly preferred option for working-age youth and adults with disabilities.