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Assuring Rights Discussions for DDS Staff, Service Providers, and Community Members February 16th 2021

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Assuring Rights Discussions for DDS Staff, Service Providers, and Community Members
(see flier attached "Assuring Rights During COVID-19 Discussions")

Dates and Connection Information:
Date: Tuesday, February 16th
Time: 9:00AM to 11:30AM
Virtual Platform: Zoom
Registration Link: https://zoom.us/meeting/register/tJ0ld-mqrz4tGNx1EnGG7f7HbLAwRrLRDzz7

Attachment(s):

Assuring Rights During Covid-19 Discussions for Support Community_February through March 2021.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.