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Department on Disability Services

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Blind Vendor Committee Meetings

Randolph Sheppard Vending Facilities Program

BVC Meetings:

BVC Meeting 11 18 25
BVC Meeting 07.01.25
BVC Meeting 4 15 25
BVC Meeting 01.14.25
BVC Meeting 10.22.24
BVC Meeting 09.24.24
BVC Meeting 08.13.24

Vendors at Large Meetings:

Vendors at Large Meeting 12 9 25
Vendors at Large Meeting 10 21 25
Vendors at Large Meeting 8 19 25
Vendors at Large Meeting 5 21 25
VAL USMC Dinning Opportunity Informational Session 2025 09 24

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.