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Family Support Council February 14, 2024 meeting to vote on officers and priorities for 2024

Family Support Council February 14, 2024 meeting to vote on officers and priorities for 2024 video

Attachment(s):

FSC meeting voting record 2-14-24 .xlsx

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.