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Department on Disability Services

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DDS Definitions Appendix

The purpose of this DDS Definitions Appendix is to provide the definition of terms and acronyms relevant to the Developmental Disabilities Administration (DDA) service delivery system.

The complete list on Google: DDS Definitions Appendix

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.