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Volunteers Needed 2018

Let Your Voice Be Heard!
Join a committee or a Council to help improve the service system that supports people with disabilities. The Department on Disability Services needs your help today!

Respect, Dignity, Inclusion: Report to the Community.

Since our inception in 2007, DDS has made significant strides in restoring respect and dignity in supporting people with disabilities. Our first report to the community highlights some of the accomplishments we made during FY 2018.

Georgetown UCEDD Transition Plan

The Department on Disability Services (DDS) is committed to providing high quality services that enable people with disabilities to lead meaningful and productive lives as vital members of communities in every neighborhood in the District of Columbia.

DDS Is Implementing E-Invoicing

Key Benefits: • View Purchase orders online • Elimination of mailing process • Submit invoices online to District • Standard invoice formats • Free of cost service • Real time notifications • View status of invoices & payments

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

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.

DDS Success Stories

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

Top DDS Pages

DDS Customer Service

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Find out how to request DDS Customer Service or to provide feedback for service delivery.
For accessibility issues on DDS website, please email [email protected].

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Jul 20 2019

Mayor Bowser Extends Service Hours for Several Outdoor Pools and Splash Parks Through Monday, July 22

Due to the extreme heat, Mayor Bowser extended hours for several Department of Parks and Recreation...

Jul 12 2019

Message from the Department on Disability Services

Jun 25 2019

The Washington Post Highlights Efforts by Smithsonian to Hire People with Disabilities

May 6 2019

Global Accessibility Awareness Day (GAAD)

Did you know that Thursday, May 16th is

Apr 23 2019

NBC Washington Highlights the Talents of Artists with Disabilities

Art Enables is a supported employment and vocational training program guiding artists with...

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