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Department on Disability Services

COVID-19 UPDATES!

Read Mayor Bowser’s Presentation on DC’s COVID-19 Situational Update: May 17

Agency Home Responsive

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.

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

DDS Success Stories

Learn more about the people we support and the value they add to businesses and communities throughout the DC metropolitan region.

Medicaid Waiver Information

Community-based supports and services

DDA Formal Complaint System Information

The DDA Formal Complaint System is a grievance process where people receiving DDA supports or services may file a formal complaint.

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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].

Upcoming Events

Oct 22 2021 - 12:00

DDS Community & Provider Forum October 22, 2021

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Sep 29 2021

DDS Celebrates Hispanic Heritage Month by Hosting Latinx Conference

Washington, DC— In recognition of National Hispanic Heritage Month, the DC Department on Disability...

Aug 10 2021

Child Tax Credit Provides Historic Relief to Working Families

Child Tax Credit Toolkit

Apr 14 2021

Modified District Government Services for DC Emancipation Day

(WASHINGTON, DC) – On Friday, April 16, 2021, the District Government will observe DC Emancipation...

Apr 8 2021

DDS Now Accepting Applications for Shift

April 8, 2021, Washington, DC— As part of the District’s Tech First initiative, the Department on...

Feb 22 2021

Findings of the 2020 Comprehensive Statewide Needs Assessment Presented to the Community

February 22, 2021, Washington, DC—The Department on Disability Services, Rehabilitation...

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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Department on Disability Services

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250 E Street, SW, Washington, DC 20024
Phone: (202) 730-1700
Fax: (202) 730-1843
Email: [email protected]

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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.