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Department on Disability Services

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NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING Case Transfer Policy & Language Access Policy and Procedure

GOVERNMENT OF THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA
DEPARTMENT ON DISABILITY SERVICES
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
Proposed Policies: Case Transfer Policy & Language Access Policy and Procedure
DATE AND TIME: Thursday, May 4, 2023, 1:00 pm to 3:00 pm
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Meeting ID: 822 7819 5798
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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.