District of Columbia

Apply for Unemployment Insurance (UI) Benefits

Information on how to file a UI claim in the District of Columbia.

Disability & Business Technical Assistance Center (DBTAC): Mid-Atlantic Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Center

Provides training, information and technical assistance on the ADA to businesses, consumers, schools and government agencies within the Mid-Atlantic Region (PA, DE, VA, WV and DC).

District of Columbia Centers for Independent Living (CILs)

List of District of Columbia CILs, which are private, non-profit organizations that provide services relating to employment, health care and living skills that support the independence of individuals with disabilities.

District of Columbia Employer Support of the Guard & Reserve (ESGR) Committee Contact List

List of District of Columbia ESGR Committee contacts. Each committee has trained volunteer Ombudsmen who help resolve issues between employers and their employees who serve in the National Guard and Reserve. Services may include Uniformed Services Employment and Reemployment Rights Act (USERRA) information, informal mediation and referral services to resolve conflicts.

District of Columbia One-Stop Career Centers

Lists One-Stop Career Centers in the District of Columbia, which provide vocational guidance, assistance in obtaining employment and training opportunities and referrals to support or case management services for individuals with significant barriers to employment. Veterans are given priority for certain job opportunities.

District of Columbia Summary of VA Programs & Services

Fact sheet that describes the full range of VA programs, benefits and services available to Veterans and their families in Washington, DC. Resources include information on home loan benefits, education benefits, health care facilities, counseling centers and vocational rehabilitation. Download the VA's District of Columbia fact sheet in .doc format.

District of Columbia Veterans Benefits - Vocational Rehabilitation & Employment (VR&E)

Information on VR&E assistance available to D.C. Veterans.

Employment Information in Washington, DC

Web site of DC's OneStop Career Center provides information on employment services available in the District of Columbia, job postings and training opportunities.

Employment Network Programs in Washington, DC

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.

Helping Our Heroes Foundation

Provides monthly Honor Our Heroes parties, emergency air travel, Hire a Hero career nights, and resume writing and other career events at Walter Reed Army Medical Center.

Job Listings for Washington, DC

Provides a listing of current available jobs in Washington, DC. Users can search using keywords, job titles and salary ranges.

Operation Job Match

Works cooperatively with local departments of vocational rehabilitation to coordinate and maximize services throughout the job search. Assists individuals with multiple sclerosis, lupus, diabetes, arthritis, and spinal cord injury in making informed choices about their employment.

Service Source Network

Provides employment and training for people with disabilities in 10 states and the District of Columbia.

U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) - Washington, DC Field Office

Enforces federal laws, including the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), that prohibit job discrimination.

Veteran's Business Development Officers in Washington D.C.

Contact information for Veteran's Business Officers in the Small Business Administration (SBA) District of Columbia offices, who can help Veterans prepare and plan to become entrepreneurs.

Washington D.C. Small Business Development Center Network

Provides links to regional offices and locations where entrepreneurs can receive comprehensive resources and assistance in starting a business.
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