Partnering with the Massachusetts Department of Developmental Services on Employment-Focused Systems Change

Authors

Cindy Thomas, University of Massachusetts BostonFollow
Margaret Van Gelder, Massachusetts Department of Developmental Services
John Butterworth, University of Massachusetts BostonFollow
Institute for Community Inclusion, University of Massachusetts BostonFollow

Document Type

Presentation

Publication Date

4-5-2012

Abstract

The Massachusetts Department of Developmental Services (MA-DDS) has been working to make its system of day services and supports more focused on competitive employment outcomes. This effort has involved a partnership among DDS, the Institute for Community Inclusion (ICI), the State Employment Leadership Network, and the Work Without Limits project. ICI has worked alongside DDS throughout this effort, providing consulting, technical assistance, training, and evaluation activities.

Comments

Presented as part of the poster showcase at the Office of Community Partnerships' Community-Engaged Partnerships Symposium on April 5, 2012 at UMass Boston.

Recommended Citation

Thomas, Cindy; Van Gelder, Margaret; Butterworth, John; and Institute for Community Inclusion, University of Massachusetts Boston, "Partnering with the Massachusetts Department of Developmental Services on Employment-Focused Systems Change" (2012). Office of Community Partnerships Posters. 50.
https://scholarworks.umb.edu/ocp_posters/50