DC Office of Disability Rights (ODR)
The DC Office of Disability Rights (ODR) is to ensure that the programs, services, benefits, activities and facilities operated or funded by the District of Columbia are fully accessible to, and useable by people with disabilities. ODR is committed to inclusion, community-based services, and self-determination for people with disabilities. ODR has been designated by the DC Council and Mayor to oversee the implementation of the City's obligations under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) as well as other disability rights laws.
(202) 724 - 5055 (Voice)
ADA Training
ODR provides various free Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and other disability rights laws and regulations training sessions to DC government agencies and external organizations.
(202) 724-5055 (Voice) English
Service Category:
Legal
Discrimination & Civil Rights
Workplace Rights
Service Eligibility:
Disability
Living with a Disability
ADA Agency Coordinators
ODR can provide information to people with disabilities about their rights and offer technical assistance and guidance on the requirements of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and other laws a...
(202) 724-5055 (Voice) English;
(202) 727-9484 (Fax) English;
(202) 727-3363 (TTY) English
Service Category:
Legal
Advocacy & Legal Aid
Workplace Rights
Care
Help Fill out Forms
Service Eligibility:
Disability
Living with a Disability
Braille Services Interpretation Program
When to request Braille language Interpretation:
When a District resident or DC Government agency’s client/consumer requests official DC Government material in alternate formats (Braille, large print...
(202) 727-9484 (Fax) English
Service Category:
Legal
Workplace Rights
Health
Assistive Technology
Service Eligibility:
Disability
Living with a Disability
Captioning and Transcription Services
ODR can assist you in requesting transcripts for DC Government videos recorded prior to 2012 which are not captioned.
Service Category:
Legal
Workplace Rights
Health
Assistive Technology
Service Eligibility:
Disability
Living with a Disability
Emergency Preparedness
A Guide for District Residents to Plan for Emergencies can be used by anyone regardless of age, gender, disability, living arrangement etc. The Guidebook provides templates and planning documents need...
Service Category:
Emergency
Disaster Response
Safety Education
Guidance
ODR’s guidance will assist you in effectively communicating with individuals with disabilities and providing them equal access to your agency or organization’s programs, benefits, and services.
Service Category:
Legal
Advocacy & Legal Aid
Discrimination & Civil Rights
Workplace Rights
Education
Understand Disability
Sign Language Services
ODR provides sign language interpreter services (via a private contract vendor), for most DC agencies, for meetings, conferences, trainings, and other interactions with DC residents and consumers who...
Service Category:
Legal
Discrimination & Civil Rights
Workplace Rights
Health
Assistive Technology
Video Training by the Office of Disability Rights
The DC Office of Disability Rights (ODR) invites all District Government employees to participate in our short just-in-time training series. Follow our protagonist, Bob, as he learns how to interact...
Service Category:
Education
Understand Disability
Legal
Discrimination & Civil Rights
Workplace Rights
DC Office of Disability RIghts