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DCJM-2016-H-0018 Comprehensive Independent Living Core Services

Friday, June 24, 2016

DCJM-2016-H-0018 Comprehensive Independent Living Core Services

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DCJM-2016-H-0018 Comprehensive Independent Living Core Services

Amendment A0001 independent living DCJM-201-H-0018

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.