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Department on Disability Services

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Resources

The resource section is designed to assist clients, employers and our own employees to better understand the requirements and functions of our agency. These include the following:

Home and Community Based Services (HCBS) Advisory Committee
DDA Health Resources
Eligibility and Intake Process
End of Life Decision-Making for Adults with Significant IDD
DDS Performance Plan
Statewide Independent Living Council
Eligibility and Intake Process
RSA State Plan
Randolph Shepherd Vending Facility Elected Blind Vendor Committee
Community Resources and Programs
Policies and Procedures - RSA
Policies and Procedures - DDA
Policies and Procedures - DDS
Contracting and Procurement
DDS HR
DDS Emergency Services

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.