Developmental Disabilities Program
Service Principles
The Developmental Disabilities Program supports services that are person centered and developed using the following Service Principles:
- Individuals are actively involved in and determine the design and implementation of their service plan.
- Individuals have access to a system of comprehensive and integrated community based services.
- Services promote natural and community supports including family friends, and other citizens.
- Services are relevant to the individual's age, abilities, and life goals.
- Services demonstrate respect for the rights and dignity of all individuals.
- Services incorporate the culture and value system of the individual.
- Individual choice, satisfaction, safety and positive outcomes are the focus of services.
- Individuals are offered the support and services necessary to be successful where they live, work and play.
- Services are designed to foster communities where all members are included, respected and valued.
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