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Department on Disability Services

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Find cooling centers, spray parks and more information about heat emergencies.

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Community Resources Guide

DDS has complied a brief list of community resources to assist providers and individuals with disabilities in finding community events and activities.

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Say Something Campaign

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After Hours Reporting\Emergency Duty Officer

To contact DDA on evenings and weekends in an emergency, please call the DDA Duty Officer at (202) 498-9077

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DDS Quality Management

Supporting quality service delivery to people with intellectual and developmental disabilities in the District.

DDS Success Stories

This periodic bulletin spotlights the success stories and accomplishments of people served by DDS.

Medicaid Waiver Information

Community-based supports and services

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Vocational Rehabilitation Services

The VR Program provides vocational and rehabilitative services to individuals with disabilities.

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DDS Customer Service

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Find out how to request DDS Customer Service or to provide feedback for service delivery.

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Mar 23 2017

Mayor Bowser Introduces Legislation to Restore the Civil Rights of Residents with Intellectual Disabilities

The Act will put Washington, DC in line with national best practices.

Mar 21 2017

Developmental Disability Awareness Month Event 3/21/2017

Department on Disability Services Hosts Developmental Disability Awareness Month Event

Feb 8 2017

Innovative gallery helps disabled artists achieve professional dreams

Dec 28 2016

After 40 years, a Conclusion Approaches for a Landmark Lawsuit

By Editorial Board The Post's View December 28 at 7:14 PM

Dec 16 2016

Bowser Administration Marks End of Evans Lawsuit as Leader in Providing Disability Services

The class-action lawsuit currently known as Evans v. Bowser was filed 40 years ago in 1976.

Feb 26 2015

Reportable Diseases in the District of Columbia

Feb 26 2015

Public Health Update Measles Outbreaks in the District of Columbia

Sep 12 2014

A Life Dedicated to Others

Sep 9 2014

Gentlemen of Service

Gentlemen of Service The northeast house managed by Wholistic Services II has a busy orderliness...

Sep 8 2014

The Dynamic Trio

When you enter the southeast home of RCM of Washington, the first thing you will notice is a...

Apr 27 2017

DDS FY 2018 Budget Hearing Testimony

Feb 16 2017

Testimony by Director Andrew Reese at the DDS FY 16 -17 Performance Oversight Hearing

Testimony by Director Andrew Reese at the DDS FY 16 -17 Performance Oversight Hearing Before The...

Oct 20 2016

Andrew Reese Testimony October 20, 2016

Mar 14 2016

Fiscal Year 2015 Performance Oversight Hearing

Testimony of Laura L. Nuss Director Before the Committee on Health and Human Services...

Dec 7 2015

DDS Report to the Committee on Health and Human Services Re: FY16 Budget

DDS’ Report to the Committee on Health and Human Services Re: FY16 Budget

Jul 29 2016

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Department on Disability Services

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250 E Street, SW, Washington, DC 20024
Phone: (202) 730-1700
Fax: (202) 730-1843
TTY: (202) 730-1516
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