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Findings of the 2020 Comprehensive Statewide Needs Assessment Presented to the Community

Monday, February 22, 2021

February 22, 2021, Washington, DC—The Department on Disability Services, Rehabilitation Services Administration (DCRSA) will present findings of the 2020 Comprehensive Statewide Needs Assessment (CSNA) on Wednesday, February 24, at 1 pm via Zoom. Sharron Harris, Senior Vice President of the Promesa Consulting Group will lead the discussion.

Attachment(s):

DDS Presents Findings of the 2020 Comprehensive Statewide Needs Assessment.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.