Project ACTION 6/10/2017
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
- 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:
Public Forum: Decision-Making Rights for People with Disabilities Tuesday, June 6
Come learn about proposed legislation that:
Home and Community Based Services Waiver Renewal May 2nd 2017
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
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].
Public Forum: Statewide Transition Plan
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 first 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]
Invitation to Mayor Bowser's State of the District Address - March 30
Join DC Mayor Muriel Bowser for the 2017 State of the District Address on March 30th at the University of the District of Columbia’s Theater of the Arts. To register to attend, please go to: 2017StateoftheDistrict.eventbrite.com
Budget Stakeholder Engagement Meeting April 11 2017
This forum will provide people supported by DDS, their family members, advocates, providers and other stakeholders the opportunity to talk directly with DDS leadership and learn about and provide into the FY 2018 Budget.
Metro: Federal Center SW (blue, orange, and silver line); Buses: P6; Parking: Street parking is limited, parking garages vary from around $15 a day.
Please RSVP to Jestina Heroe at [email protected] or 202-730-1586.
Supporting Families Community of Practice Quarterly State Team Meeting
The DC Supporting Families Community of Practice (SF CoP) is a group of family members, advocates with disabilities, government leaders, disability advocacy and services professionals, and other interested community members who are thinking and advocating together to create policies, practices and systems that support families that include a member with an intellectual or developmental disability across the life course.
Moving Toward an Age-Friendly City March 8th
- How can DC become an easier place to age & live with a disability?
- What joys & concerns do you have in your community?
- What matters to you?
Age-Friendly DC is leading the charge to transform the city into an easier place to grow older. Join us for a community consultation to share your ideas for the future!