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Department on Disability Services

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HCBS IDD Waiver 2025 Amendment

The People with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities (IDD) Waiver amendment application will be effective January 1, 2026. A summary of all proposed substantive changes in the amendment application, including detailed information about any substantive changes to rates and copies of the waiver amendment application, and information of the virtual public forum to review proposed changes to the amendment application will be posted soon.

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.