District of Columbia

Disability Services in the District of Columbia

Information on public and private sector resources in DC addressing Assisted Living, Early Intervention, Education/Training, Employment and Housing.

District of Columbia Independent Living Centers (ILCs)

Contact information for all ILCs in Washington, DC. ILCs provide people with disabilities advocacy and support services, including assistance with employment, transportation, housing, health care and living skills.

Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority Accessibility Information

Information about accessibility on Metro rail and bus services in the District of Columbia.

Washington D.C. Department of Motor Vehicles Disability Information

Information on disability tags and parking placards/permits, including who is eligible and how to obtain and renew them.

Washington D.C., MD & VA Online Disability Information Resource

A user-friendly resource for people with disabilities. Includes information on area accessible transportation, lodging, personal assistant services and more.

Washington D.C. MetroAccess

Provides curb-to-curb transportation service for eligible riders with disabilities or special needs.

Aging & Disability Resource Centers (ADRCs)

Links to county contact information for Aging and Disability Resource Centers, which provide a single point of entry for access to public long-term support programs and benefits, including transportation options for seniors and people with disabilities.

Call 'N' Ride

Call 'N' Ride Transportation Program provides a discount door-to-door taxicab transportation service for senior citizens, age 60 and over.

Washington Elderly Handicapped Transportation Services

Provides basic transportation for seniors who cannot access traditional transportation systems. Arrangements are made to transport elderly persons to essential medical appointments, dialysis sessions, appointments with public benefits agencies (Medicaid, Medicare, Food Stamps, SSI, Social Security) and banking institutions, etc.

District of Columbia Transit Links

County by county transportation information for District of Columbia.

Accessible Taxicabs will be Available to Wheelchair Users for the First Time

June 2008 news release from the DC Office of Disability Rights regarding the approval of funding to bring wheelchair accessible taxicabs to the District of Columbia for the first time.

MARC Train Fares

Provides eligibility information for reduced fares for seniors, persons with disabilities and medicare cardholders.
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