District of Columbia

BlazeSports Club Washington, D.C.

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

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.

DC Center for Independent Living, Inc.

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

DC Department on Disability Services

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.

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.

DC Rehabilitation Services Administration - Independent Living Program

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

Disability & Emergency Preparedness Resources for District of Columbia

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

Disability Power & Pride Inaugural Ball

The disability community commemorated the historic Inauguration of President Barack Obama with the first-ever Disability Power & Pride Inaugural Ball was held in Washington, DC on January 18, 2009. The event's theme, Life Without Limits, reflected the growing strength and stature of the disability community.

DisabilityGuide.org - Online Disability Information for DC, MD & VA

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

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.

District of Columbia Library for the Blind & Physically Handicapped

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.

Frederick Douglas National Historic Site Accessibility Information

Information from the National Park Service regarding accessibility at Frederick Douglas National Historic Site.

Help-Your-Self, Inc.

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.

Kenilworth Park & Aquatic Gardens Accessibility Information

Information from the National Park Service regarding accessibility at

National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) Washington, DC

Provides education, support and advocacy relating to mental illnesses, as well as family support groups in English and Spanish, and consumer support groups.

President's Park - White House Accessibility Information

Information from the National Park Service regarding accessibility at President's Park (White House).

United Cerebral Palsy (UCP) of Washington & Northern VA

Works to advance the independence, productivity and quality of life for individuals with disabilities and their families. Services include assistive technology, day programs and health services.

Washington, DC Accessible Travel Resources

Disability-related travel information for the Washington, DC metro area.
  • The White House
  • USA.gov: The U.S. government's official web portal.