State and Local Community Life Resources for District of Columbia

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.

Nonprofit organization offers sports and recreation opportunities for people with disabilities, including tennis and basketball.

The DC Aging & Disability Resource center (ADRC) offers information and services related to long term care for older adults (60 and older) and persons with intellectual and physical disabilities.

Provides skills training in personal care, coping, social skills, household management, education, community living and participating in community activities.

Provides innovative, high quality services that enable people with disabilities to lead meaningful and productive lives as vital members of their families, schools, workplaces and communities in every neighborhood in the District of Columbia.

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.

Provides comprehensive independent living services for individuals with significant disabilities to enable them to become self-sufficient in the home and community.

View a list of links to federal, regional, state and local disability-related emergency management resources in your state.

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.

Provides a full range of library and information services to all persons with disabilities living in the District of Columbia in cooperation with the Library of Congress, hospitals, institutions, homes for the aged and schools.