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This program assists individuals with brain injuries to lead productive lives through community integration, vocational exploration, employment participation and volunteerism. Download the factsheet about the ADAPT Clubhouse in .pdf format. ADAPT Clubhouse offers services in Northern Virginia. Information is also available about the Westwood Clubhouse in the Fredericksburg area.
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 direct services and life planning strategies to individuals with mental retardation or other developmental disabilities.
Each center provides career counseling, career planning, resume assistance, direct job placement, classroom and on-the-job training, information about local and national labor markets and unemployment compensation.
Provides a variety of services and resources including assistive technology and independent living programs.
SBDCs offer one-stop assistance to individuals and small businesses by providing a wide variety of information and guidance in central and easily accessible branch locations. SBDC services include, but are not limited to, assisting small businesses with financial, marketing, production, organization, engineering and technical problems.
Information on public and private sector resources in DC addressing Assisted Living, Early Intervention, Education/Training, Employment and Housing.
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.
Web site of D.C.'s OneStop Career Center provides information on employment services available in the District of Columbia, job postings and training opportunities.
Organizations that help increase opportunities and choices for Social Security disability beneficiaries in obtaining employment, vocational rehabilitation (VR) and other support services from public and private providers, employers and other organizations.
A non-profit organization dedicated to enhancing accessibility for people with disabilities by providing tools and services to enable independent living, community integration, reduce barriers and educate to prevent injuries. Services include help with assisted living, education opportunities, enabling technologies, housing options, job searching and personal care assistant training.
Provides a listing of current available jobs in Washington D.C.. Users can search using keywords, job titles and salary ranges.
Advocates and promotes societal inclusiveness and works jointly with human service providers, businesses, labor unions, local and federal governments to ensure their goal of empowering individuals with physical, mental and medical challenges.
Provides employment and training for people with disabilities in 10 states and the District of Columbia.
Enforces federal laws, including the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), that prohibit job discrimination.
Offers services such as information and referral; education and training; investigation of reported or suspected instances of abuse or neglect; legal counsel; and technical assistance and legal services.
If you receive disability benefits from the Social Security Administration and are interested in working or learning more about how working would affect your benefits, you can get help from a community organization known as a Work Incentive Planning and Assistance (WIPA) project.
