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Provider HRC Guidance

Friday, August 9, 2013

Guidance for Provider Human Rights Committee Composition & Quorum (Revised August 30, 2013)

On August 9, 2013, the Department on Disability Services (DDS), Developmental Disabilities Administration (DDA) released a series of revised policies and procedures related to human rights and behavior supports, effective September 3, 2013. The Provider Human Rights Committee (HRC) procedure modified the requirements for the composition of Provider HRCs and for what would constitute quorum for an HRC vote. DDA understands that there are questions about: (1) who would meet the definition of allied health professional; and (2) who would count as an external versus internal HRC member. This notice provides additional guidance on what would meet DDA requirements.

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Provider HRC Guidance

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.