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DC Commission on Persons with Disabilities (DCCPD)

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Location:

441 4th St. NW, Ste. 1112 Washington, DC 20001

Building:

DLA Piper, LLP

Details:

DC Commission on Persons with Disabilities (DCCPD)
March 26, 2015, 9:00 AM to 10:30 AM
441 4th St. NW, Ste. 1112
Washington, DC 20001
Toll Free: (866) 628-2987
Passcode: 8488992

Have you ever thought about what it would be like to be a part of a team that advises the Mayor on issues that could enhance the lives of people with disabilities in the District? The DCCPD is responsible for knowing District concerns and highlights regarding people with disabilities. We play an active role in our community by meeting with change agents, hosting events, sponsoring community forums and we need you.

Please attend our next meeting! Contact Kali Wasenko ([email protected] or 202.481.3880) if you have reasonable accommodation requests or interest in applying.

Cost:

Free

Contact:

Kali Wasenko

Email: [email protected]

Phone:

(202) 481-3880

Person-Centered Thinking

Person-centered thinking is a philosophy behind service provision that supports positive control and self-direction of people’s own lives. DDS is working to implement this through training sessions and other agency wide initiatives.

Employment First Initiative

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Under the Employment First philosophy, competitive, integrated employment is the first and overwhelmingly preferred option for working-age youth and adults with disabilities.