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DDS Transmittal #26-01 Health and Wellness Standards

Thursday, February 5, 2026

DDS Transmittal #26-01 Health and Wellness Standards

Attachment(s):

Health and Wellness Standards Amendment Transmittal (2026).pdf

Concise Statement revision 12232025 (2).pdf

Acuity Packet Checklist Rev 12232025.pdf

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.