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Contributions to Costs

Tuesday, August 24, 2021

The Effective Date will be October 1, 2021

Attachment(s):

Contribution to Costs of Residential Supports – Transmittal

Contribution to Costs of Residential Supports - Fact Sheet

Contribution to Costs of Residential Supports – Procedure

Contribution to Costs of Residential Supports - Policy

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.