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Department on Disability Services

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State Rehabilitation Council

The District of Columbia State Rehabilitation Council (SRC) advises DCRSA on the needs of District residents with disabilities who receive, or are seeking, vocational services from DCRSA, and partners with DCRSA on strategies for expanding and increasing meaningful employment outcomes for all who are served by the agency.

Additionally, the SRC partners with DCRSA in developing the agency’s annual goals and priorities, in crafting and revising agency policies, and in tracking and evaluating DCRSA’s overall performance. Members of the DC SRC are appointed by the Mayor, and include consumers of DCRSA services, advocates, and other stakeholders in the DCRSA service delivery system.

Access the District of Columbia State Rehabilitation Council (SRC) website.
To become a member of the SRC, apply to the DC Office of Boards and Commissions.

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.