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Episode 15: Starting PDP? What the Orientation Is REALLY Like (and How to Be Prepared)
If you’re starting the Participant Directed Program (PDP) through DDS, one of the final steps is the PDP Orientation—and for many families, this is where things start to feel very real.
In this episode, we break down what the PDP Orientation actually is, why it’s required, and how to prepare so you can walk in feeling confident—not overwhelmed.
🔗 PDP Orientation Checklist:
https://www.mass.gov/info-details/tools-for-pdp-awc
🔗 DDS Participant Toolbox: https://www.mass.gov/lists/getting-started-in-participant-directed-program#participant-toolbox-
💬 Have questions about PDP or self-direction?…
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