Department on Disability Services

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DDS Provider Leadership Meetings December 2023

Thursday, Feb 1, 2024

2023-12-14_DDS Meeting Presentation.pdf (685.64 KB)

FY23 DDS Issues Analysis.pdf (429.23 KB)

General PPT Flyer.pdf (96.6 KB)

Provider Leadership Agenda 12.14.23.pdf (217.84 KB)

Qlarant PCR Updates for DDS Provider Meeting 12-14-23.pdf (1.18 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

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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.