Department on Disability Services

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Monday to Friday, 8:30 am to 5:00 pm

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250 E Street, SW, Washington, DC 20024
Phone: (202) 730-1700
Fax: (202) 730-1843
Email: [email protected]

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Andrew Reese

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September 2019 Provider Leadership Meeting

Tuesday, Oct 8, 2019

Agenda Leadership Meeting september 26 2019.pdf (98.18 KB)

MCIS acuity packet submission guide .pdf (865.52 KB)

FAQ and timeline for MCIS Acuity .pdf (438.93 KB)

PCR Quarterly Overview Presentation.pptx (441.71 KB)

2019 Language Access Training DDS for Providers.pptx (7.9 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

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.