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Department on Disability Services

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DDS Hosts Virtual Budget Forum.

Wednesday, May 20, 2020

The DC Department on Disability Services will host a virtual budget to inform stakeholders about the proposed budget for fiscal year 2021. See the attached flyer for login information.

DDS Recorded Budget Forum May 20, 2020

Attachment(s):

DDS FY21 Budget Presentation deck May 20 2020 (2) (1).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.