About us - Strategies

To meet the division's goals, DSD has identified the following five strategies:

1. Create a statewide disability service program that encompasses all waivers, state-plan and HIV/AIDS support services - Built to support consumer choice, independence and employment through:
   • Common administration
   • Common assessments
   • Common services
   • Common standards of performance
   • Support for local partners through training, technical assistance and performance reviews
2. Implement a 21st century operation - Utilize proven technologies to deliver:
   • Accountability for processes and results to consumers and the public
   • Easy access for stakeholders to what they need to know
   • Efficient operations
3. Improve purchasing:
   • Know what we are paying for
   • Make sure we get what we pay for
   • Pay a fair and reasonable price
4. Promote community integration in personal service design and delivery - Identify, test and disseminate best practices so:
   • Administrators and providers are accountable
   • Employment and independence are the expectations
   • Housing and service options are available
   • Technology is used to improve services and reduce costs while protecting health and safety
5. Meet state and federal requirements:
   • Ensure HCBS waiver and state plan services continue to receive federal approval
   • Maintain credibility with federal officials so Minnesota can continue to innovate and improve
   • Meet requirements of state laws and rules

See how DSD activities and initiatives support work of the CCA Quality System Architecture.

Submit a question on the DSD contact form if you are unable to find information about Disability Services Division programs and services.