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HCBS Advisory Committee, October 2023

Tuesday, November 7, 2023 - 12:00pm

HCBS Advisory Committee, October 30, 2023

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HCBS Advisory Committee, October 30, 2023.pdf (1.02 MB)

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BSP Policies and Procedures Workgroup Presentation 10.30.23 - FINAL (002).pdf (588.86 KB)

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.

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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.

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HCBS Advisory Committee, October 2023

Person-Centered Thinking

Employment First Initiative