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DC Municipal Regs Chp 29-2

Friday, May 28, 2010

Reference:

29-2

Title 29 Public Welfare - Blind Vendors Program

Rule Number, Rule Heading, Latest Version, and Effective Date

Rule number linked to full topic from DC Regulations website

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DC Municipal Regs Chp 29-2

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.