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Department on Disability Services

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DDS Emergency Services

The Emergency Services section plans and responses to emergency situations covered by the Department of Disability Services.

COOP Plan Blank Template
DDS COOP Plan 2013
DDS Emergency Response Plan 2013
COOP Requirements for Providers of Residential Services
Human Care Provider COOP
Definitions Appendix - on Google
Definitions Appendix - DDS

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.