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Take the Shot DC!!!

Jeneelle Williams (left) and her son Derrick are now fully vaccinated. Derrick receives companion and in-home supports from Fescum, Inc.

COVID-19 Vaccination Rates for DDS Provider Staff.

Please click here to view the vaccination rate for provider staff within the DDS service network.

Eligibility Requirements for DDA Services Expanded

The Developmental Disabilities Administration (DDA) supports people with intellectual and developmental disabilities to have the most independence and control over their lives. Learn more.

Department on Disability Services Operating Status during COVID-19 Emergency

Our agency remains open and we continue to provide essential services. There are, however, changes in how some services are provided.

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

Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services' Summary Report of Home and Community-Based Services

Please click here to view CMS's Special Review Team's summary report of the District of Columbia's waiver programs.

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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.
For accessibility issues on DDS website, please email [email protected].

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Sep 29 2022

New Waiver and Amendments Enhance Support Services for People with Disabilities 2022

New Waiver and Amendments Enhance Support Services for People with Disabilities 2020

Jul 26 2022

Americans with Disabilities Act July 26, 2022

Today we celebrate the civil rights law that prohibits discrimination against individuals with...

Jun 16 2022

HCBS IDD Waiver 2022 Renewal

June 16, 2022 UPDATE The District's thirty (30) day public comment period will be open from June 16...

Apr 26 2022

New members wanted for Accessibility Advisory Committee to help bring next generation accessibility to Metro

Metro, already one of the most accessible transit systems in the nation, is looking for new members...

Nov 20 2021

NASDDDS Announces

Cathy Anderson Award for Public-Private PartnershipThis year, our field lost a key champion, Cathy...

Feb 26 2015

Public Health Update Measles Outbreaks in the District of Columbia

Feb 26 2015

Reportable Diseases 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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2014 AAPD Leadership Awards Gala - Tues Mar 18 2014

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Ticket sales are now live for the 2014 AAPD Leadership Awards Gala

The AAPD Leadership Awards Gala provides a unique opportunity for AAPD’s partners, supporters, and colleagues to show their support of Americans with all types of disabilities; while bringing together the national cross-disability community with business and government leadership for one night each year.

The 2014 Gala will take place on Tuesday, March 18th from 6:30 - 9:30 p.m. at the Walter E. Washington Convention Center in Washington, DC.