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Level of Need Assessment and Screening Tool Procedure

Monday, January 31, 2011

The purpose of this policy is to establish the standards and guidelines by which the Department on Disability Services (DDS) and for requesting a review ofa determination that a person is ineligible to receive DDA services.

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Level of Need Assessment and Screening Tool Procedure

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.