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D.C. State Rehabilitation Council to Hold Bi-Monthly Public Meetings July 12, 2018

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Location:

250 E Street, SW Washington, DC 20024

Building:

One Independence Square

Room:

First Floor Conference Room 145

Details:

The D.C. State Rehabilitation Council (SRC) will hold public meetings regarding the operation of the D.C. State Vocational Rehabilitation Program, as mandated by the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, as amended. The following public meetings are to be conducted from 9:30 am – 12:00 noon.

Individuals who wish to attend should RSVP at least seven (7) days prior to the public meeting by contacting Cheryl Bolden by calling at 202-442-8411 or by email at [email protected].

If you require reasonable accommodations for attendance, please call 202-442-8432 at least two (2) weeks before the public meeting to ensure appropriate accommodations.

Agency:

Department on Disability Services

Contact:

Cheryl Bolden

Email: [email protected]

Phone:

(202) 442-8411

Attachment(s):

SRC 2018 Bi-Monthly Meeting Schedule (final) (2).pdf

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