Adult Directory 2013
Adult Directory 2013
Adult Directory 2013
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determining eligibility, Department of Disability Services (DDS) considers if an<br />
individual is dually diagnosed with an intellectual disability and/or mental illness, other<br />
psychiatric condition, or other illness of injury, the eligibility decision is based on the<br />
diagnosis of the intellectual disability, excluding the effects of the other illnesses.<br />
Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 (ADA) and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation<br />
Act of 1973 endeavors to protect persons with disabilities from discrimination when<br />
trying to access public and private services. ADA applies to criminal justice proceedings,<br />
jails and prisons.<br />
186<br />
DC Office on Disability Rights (ODR) - 441 4 th Street, NW # 729 N<br />
(202) 724-5055, (202) 727-8005 www.odr.dc.gov<br />
Alexis P. Taylor, Director<br />
Ensures that programs, services, benefits, and activities operated funded by the<br />
District of Columbia are accessible to persons with disabilities.<br />
Transportation for persons with disabilities<br />
Accessibility Contacts:<br />
Reduced fare program---------------------------------- (202) 962-1558<br />
Elderly and Disabled Transportation----------------- (202) 962-2504<br />
Lift-equipped Metro buses---------------------------- (202) 962-1825<br />
Metro Access: (Must meet preapproved ADA guidelines)<br />
MetroAccess-------------------------------------------- (202) 962-2504<br />
(800) 523-7009<br />
Department of Disability Services (DDS) (Formerly MRDDA) (DC Residents)<br />
Developmental Disabilities Administration (DDA) - 1125 15 th Street, NW 20005<br />
(202) 730 1607 www.dds.dc.gov<br />
Laura Nuss, DDS Director, laura.nuss@dc.gov<br />
Irvin Scott, (DDA) Intake Specialist, Irvin.scott@dc.gov<br />
Alice Jenkins, (DDA) Intake Supervisor email: alice.jenkins@dc.gov<br />
(202) 730-1745, (202) 730-1807, Fax (202) 730-1809<br />
D.C Government agency responsible for serving needs of those with intellectual<br />
disability, (formerly referred as Mental Retardation (MR), and/or other<br />
developmental disabilities (18 yrs +). Must have written verification of MR diagnosis<br />
prior to 18 th birthday. Walk-ins accepted. Services for youth under 18 years are<br />
provided by DCPS and/or CFSA. If an individual is dually diagnosed with an<br />
intellectual disability and mental illness, Down’s Syndrome, Autism, or other brain<br />
disabling condition occurring in childhood, the eligibility decision is based on the<br />
diagnosis of intellectual disability, excluding the effects of the other illnesses.<br />
Assessments, case management, speech and occupational therapy, life skills training,<br />
residential placements. Weekdays 8:15am to 4:45pm.<br />
Rehabilitation Services Administration (RSA) (DC Residents)<br />
(Division of the DC Department of Disability Services (DDS))<br />
1125 15 th Street, NW 20005<br />
New referrals call (202) 442-8738, (202) 442-8400, Fax (202) 442-8663<br />
Helps persons with an intellectual mental or physical disability prepare for, obtain<br />
<strong>Adult</strong> Resource <strong>Directory</strong>: <strong>2013</strong><br />
Community & Confinement Access Guide
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