What is the most recent non-residential service program introduced by DDA?

The Community First Choice program is recognized as the most recent non-residential service program introduced by the DDA (Developmental Disabilities Administration). This program aims to provide individuals with developmental disabilities access to a range of community-based services and supports that enhance their ability to live independently and participate fully in their communities. It reflects a significant shift towards person-centered care and emphasizes the importance of choice and control for individuals receiving services.

The focus of the Community First Choice program is not only on providing care, but also on promoting the integration of individuals into community life, ensuring they have access to necessary resources and support systems. This makes it distinguishable from other service programs, which may have been established earlier and don't incorporate the same level of emphasis on community living and individual choice.

Family support programs, employment services, and day program services are indeed valuable initiatives that support individuals with developmental disabilities; however, they were introduced prior to the Community First Choice program and do not encompass the same comprehensive approach to enhancing community integration and support as the newly implemented program does.