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1000K Opportunities Job Fair for Youth

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Starbucks, along with an host of employers, is this national rolling event is to engage at 1 million youth between 16-24 years old who face systemic barriers to jobs and educations, by 2021, through apprenticeships, internships, and part-time and full-time jobs.  The initiative plans to achieve this through direct hiring events, employer-led communities of practice, communication & advocacy and strategic investments across the nation.  Learn more at:  https://www.100kopportunities.org

Mayor’s 6th Annual Senior Symposium 6/20/2017

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Join us for the Mayor's Sixth Annual Senior Symposium! This event will feature dynamic speakers, educational workshops and over 70 exhibitors. Workshop topics include: Healthcare, legislation, elder justice, fall prevention, arts in aging, nutrition, accessing government resources and more!

This event is FREE and is open to District residents aged 60 and older, caregivers and professionals in the field of aging. Registration is required.

Council of the District of Columbia, Committee on Human Services Public Hearing 6/15/2017

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Council of the District of Columbia, Committee on Human Services Public Hearing 6/15/2017

Topic: Legislation: "Citizens with Intellectual Disabilities Civil Rights Restoration Act of 2017” 

Project ACTION 6/10/2017

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Project ACTION! is a regional coalition of self-advocates and self-advocacy groups from the District of Columbia, Maryland and Virginia.  ACTION! stands for Advocacy, Change, Training, Information, Organizing and Networking.  

Public Forum: Decision-Making Rights for People with Disabilities Thursday, June 8

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  • seeks to end all new civil commitment for people with intellectual disabilities;
  • provides an opportunity for people currently committed to end court oversight;
  • recognizes supported decision-making as a less restrictive alternative to guardianship; and
  • enables people with disabilities to make as many choices as they can about their own lives.

To request reasonable accommodations, contact Jestina Heroe at
(202) 730-1586 or [email protected]. Learn more about the bill at:

Home and Community Based Services Waiver Renewal May 2nd 2017

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The closest metro station is Federal Center SW, on the Orange, Blue and Silver lines, the P6 bus travels close by, as well. There is also street parking and several parking garages in the neighborhood.

 

More Information on the HCBS Waiver Renewal:

Public Forum: Statewide Transition Plan April 3rd

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The Statewide Transition Plan for the District of Columbia has been published and is available for review on the DDS and DHCF websites.  This is the second of two public forums to review changes to the plan and take public comment.  Click here to review the plan. For more information, contact Erin Leveton @ (202) 730-1754 or [email protected].

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