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DDA Intake and Eligibility Policy and Procedures

Tuesday, May 9, 2023

Reference:

2023-DDA-POL001 and 2023-DDA-PR001

DDA Intake and Eligibility Policy and Procedures

Attachment(s):

Intake Policy

Intake Procedures

Freedom of Choice Form

Front Door Tool

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.