DC Department on Disability Services (DDS)
The Developmental Disabilities Administration (DDA) is the public agency responsible for the oversight and coordination of all services and supports provided to qualified persons with disabilities in the District of Columbia.
DDA supports individuals with disabilities to have the most independence and choice and control over their own lives through person-centered service planning and delivery and increased provider capacity. DDA coordinates home and community services for over 2,000 individuals so each person can live and work in the neighborhood of his or her choosing, and promotes health, wellness and a high quality of life through service coordination and monitoring, clinical supports, and a robust quality management program.
DDA supports individuals with disabilities to have the most independence and choice and control over their own lives through person-centered service planning and delivery and increased provider capacity. DDA coordinates home and community services for over 2,000 individuals so each person can live and work in the neighborhood of his or her choosing, and promotes health, wellness and a high quality of life through service coordination and monitoring, clinical supports, and a robust quality management program.
(711) - - DC Government TeleTYpewriter (TTY) accessible line
Independent Living Services
The Rehabilitation Services Administration (RSA) Independent Living Services (ILS) program provides services to individuals with disabilities to help them to live as independently as possibly in the c...
711;
(202) 388-0033 (Voice)
- 250 E St SW Washington DC 20024
- 2600 12th St, NE Washington DC 20018
Service Category:
Independent Living
Housing
Service Eligibility:
Living with a Disability
Disability
Supported Employment
Supported employment is both an approach and array of services that enables people with significant disabilities to be successful in the workforce. The goal of supported employment is to assist people...
711;
(202) 730-1700;
202-730-1548 (Fax)
- 250 E St SW Washington DC 20024
Service Category:
Help Find Work
Specialized Training
Skills & Training
Work
Service Eligibility:
Living with a Disability
Disability
Service Coordination
The Service Planning and Coordination Division (SPCD) assists all people eligible for DDA services to receive the services identified in their person-centered Individual Service Plan (ISP). Service co...
711;
(202) 730-1700;
202-730-1548 (Fax)
- 250 E St SW Washington DC 20024
Service Category:
Care
Navigating the System
Service Eligibility:
Living with Developmental Disability
Disability
Vocational Rehabilitation Services
The Vocational Rehabilitation (VR) program provides vocational and rehabilitative services to individuals with disabilities to help them prepare for, secure, regain or retain employment. Persons with...
711;
202-442-8400 (Voice)
- 250 E St SW Washington DC 20024
- 810 First St NE #900 Washington DC 20002
Service Category:
Help Find Work
Specialized Training
Skills & Training
Work
Service Eligibility:
Living with a Disability
Disability
Independent Living Older Blind Program
The Independent Living Older Blind Program (ILOB) program provides in-home and community-based services to support persons that are blind and living with vision loss who are fifty five years of age an...
711;
202-442-8400 (Voice)
- 250 E St SW Washington DC 20024
- 810 First St NE #900 Washington DC 20002
Service Category:
In-Home Support
Health
Service Eligibility:
Disability
Visual Impairment
Visual Impairment - Vocational Rehabilitation Unit
The Visual Impairment Services unit provides employment services to persons that are blind and visually impaired who are looking for a job or want to retain or advance in their current career. DSB bel...
711;
(202) 442-8400 (Voice)
- 250 E St SW Washington DC 20024
- 810 First St NE #900 Washington DC 20002
Service Category:
Help Find Work
Specialized Training
Work
Service Eligibility:
Disability
Visual Impairment
Youth In Transition Services
The Rehabilitation Services Administration (RSA) Youth in Transition Services Unit provides transition services, as defined by the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 amended, to coordinate a set of activities...
711;
202-442-8400 (Voice)
- 250 E St SW Washington DC 20024
- 810 First St NE #900 Washington DC 20002
Service Category:
Navigating the System
Help Find Work
Skills & Training
Care
Work
Service Eligibility:
Living with a Disability
Disability
Visual Impairment - Assistive Technology Services
Assistive technology devices are used by persons with disabilities to help them maintain their independence in their home and community and access or retain employment in their current career. The RSA...
711;
202-442-8400 (Voice)
- 250 E St SW Washington DC 20024
- 810 First St NE #900 Washington DC 20002
Service Category:
Assistive Technology
Specialized Training
Goods
Work
Service Eligibility:
Disability
Visual Impairment
DC Center for Independent Living - Main Office
2600 12th St, NE
Washington
DC
20018