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.
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Washington, DC University Legal Services

A private, non-profit organization that serves as the District of Columbia's federally mandated protection and advocacy system for the human, legal and service rights of people with disabilities.
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Mid-Atlantic ADA Center (DBTAC)

This Disability & Business Technical Assistance Center (DBTAC) provides training, information and technical assistance on the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and accessible information technology (IT) to people in Delaware, Washington D.C., Maryland, Pennsylvania, Virginia and West Virginia.

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U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) - Washington D.C. Field Office

Enforces federal laws, including the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), that prohibit job discrimination.
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DC Office of Disability Rights (ODR)

Ensures 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 also responsible for overseeing the implementation of the City's obligations under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), as well as other disability rights laws.
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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.

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Discrimination Complaints & Investigations

The Office of Disability Rights (ODR) investigates and resolves disability access problems and disability discrimination issues in the District of Columbia. Contact by phone (202) 724-5055, TTY (202) 727-3363 or email odr.complaints@dc.gov for more information or if you would like to submit a complaint.

You can submit a complaint online by completing the ADA Complaint/Assistance Form.

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DC Government Guide on Accessible Meetings & Conferences

Provides practical tips and recommendations to ensure the full participation of individuals with disabilities in meetings and conferences. Document is in Word format, and is also available in .pdf format.

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  • The White House: President George W. Bush
  • USA.gov: The U.S. government's official web portal.