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State Plan for Independent Living 2014-16

Tuesday, July 23, 2013

State Plan for Independent Living (SPIL) District of Columbia for 2014 -2016

General Information
Designated Agency Identification
State:District of Columbia
Agency:Rehabilitation Services Administration, DC Dept. on Disability Services
Plan for:2014-2016
Submitted in fiscal year:2013
View grant H169A130012 in the Grant Award screen.

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State Plan for Independent Living 2014-16

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.