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March is DD Awareness Month 2026 A Journey Toward Inclusivity

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Next Date:

Wednesday, March 4, 2026 -

5:30pm to 7:00pm

Location:

702 8th Street NW Washington, DC 20024

Building:

Pepco Edison Place Gallery

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March is DD Awareness Month 2026

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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.