Recognizing the 28th Anniversary of the ADA
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Recognizing the 28th anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act.
Community of Practice on Cultural and Linguistic Competence in Developmental Disabilities (CoP/CLC) 2018
DDS leads the District’s CoP in CLC where we come together on an ongoing basis to share ideas, provide technical assistance and support among peers, and discuss solutions to shared challenges in embedding cultural and linguistic competence principles and practices within the intellectual and developmental disabilities system.
For more information, please contact Vivian Guerra, No Wrong Door - CLC Lead at [email protected]
March 2018 is Developmental Disabilities Awareness Month
In 1987, President Ronald Reagan made a public proclamation that the month of March should be recognized as Developmental Disabilities Awareness Month to “increase public awareness of the needs and potential of Americans with developmental disabilities.” The National Association of Councils on Developmental Disabilities (NACDD), the Association of University Centers on Disabilities (AUCD) and the National Disability Rights Network (NDRN) combine their skills and talents to create a public campaign that:
D.C. State Rehabilitation Council to Hold Bi-Monthly Public Meetings September 13, 2018
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].
D.C. State Rehabilitation Council to Hold Bi-Monthly Public Meetings July 12, 2018
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].
D.C. State Rehabilitation Council to Hold Bi-Monthly Public Meetings May 10, 2018
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].
D.C. State Rehabilitation Council to Hold Bi-Monthly Public Meetings March 8, 2018
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].
State Team Meeting: Supporting Families Community of Practice Friday, March 9, 2018
RSVP to Cheryl Bolton at [email protected] or (202) 442-8411
Metro: Federal Center SW (blue/silver/orange); Bus: P6
Parking: on street (limited) or $16/day parking garage
Accessibility: The space and bathrooms at DDS are wheelchair accessible. To request additional accommodations, including language access, specific dietary requests, etc. please contact Jestina Heroe at the email or phone number above.
State Team Meeting: Supporting Families Community of Practice Friday, June 14, 2018
Metro: Judiciary Square (red line); Bus: D6
Parking: on street (limited)
Accessibility: The space and bathrooms are wheelchair accessible. To request additional accommodations, including a conference call number, language access, specific dietary requests, etc. please contact Cheryl Bolden at the email or phone number above.
We will provide lunch. For people who are forfeiting wages, not working full time, or will have child care or transportation costs that would be financially burdensome, we are happy to provide a stipend.
State Team Meeting: Supporting Families Community of Practice Friday, September 14, 2018
RSVP to Cheryl Bolton at [email protected] or (202) 442-8411
Metro: Federal Center SW (blue/silver/orange); Bus: P6
Parking: on street (limited) or $16/day parking garage
Accessibility: The space and bathrooms at DDS are wheelchair accessible. To request additional accommodations, including language access, specific dietary requests, etc. please contact Jestina Heroe at the email or phone number above.