Adult Directory 2013
Adult Directory 2013
Adult Directory 2013
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DAWN (Deaf, Abused, Women’s, Network) - 5321 First Street, NE 20011<br />
Emergency E-mail Hotline: hotline@deafdawn.org –Mon-Fri 9 am - 5 pm<br />
Video Phone (202) 559-5356, Fax (202) 742-1730 www.deafdawn.org<br />
Sasha Ponappa, Executive Director<br />
Crisis intervention and support for deaf and hard of hearing victims of domestic<br />
violence, sexual abuse and stalking. Counseling, support groups, advocacy, case<br />
management.<br />
DC Shares - 1301 Belmont Street, NW 20009<br />
(202) 332-2595, (202) 332-2597 www.dc-shares.org<br />
Tony Smith, Equipment Coordinator<br />
Provides DC residents with disabilities with medical equipment and assistive<br />
technology devices. (wheelchairs, walkers, canes, crutches, bedside commodes, grab<br />
bars, shower benches, etc). No cost to low income DC residents.<br />
HEARD (Helping Educate to Advance the Rights) of the Deaf.<br />
P.O. Box 1160, Washington, DC 20013<br />
(202) 455-8076, Videophone (202) 436-9278 www.behearddc.org<br />
Talila Lewis, Director<br />
Assist deaf and deaf-blind prisoners with equal access to civil and human rights<br />
entitlements i.e. interpreters, telephone communication, medical, legal. Educate the<br />
hearing community about the deaf culture communication. Maintains a database of US<br />
deaf prisoners.<br />
Lifeline Partnership, Inc. - 501 4 th Street, NW 20001<br />
(202) 628-4819, Fax (202) 628-0571 www.LifelinePartnership.org<br />
Rev. Slusunne Blume, Executive Director<br />
Nurture and support to persons with mild to moderate developmental disabilities. Day<br />
program, special activities, community outreach, advocacy. No cost for day program,<br />
minimal cost for special activities and outings.<br />
Saint John’s Community Services - 2201 Wisconsin Ave. NW 20007<br />
(202) 274-3459, (202) 274-3461<br />
Ashanti Kiridena, DDA, Director<br />
Vocational assessments, job training, employment coaching, art therapy. Referrals<br />
from family and related social service agencies.<br />
United Cerebral Palsy of Washington - 3135 8 th Street, NE, 20017<br />
(202) 269-1500 www.ucpdc.org<br />
Dawn Carter, Executive Director<br />
Operates a prevocational day treatment program for adults with developmental<br />
disabilities. Assists with daily living skills (eating, changing clothes, household<br />
chores), and community outings. Pre-screened agency referrals only. Mon –Fri 8am<br />
to 3:30pm<br />
E. Domestic Violence/Anger Management Services<br />
Abused Persons Program, Montgomery County - 1301 Piccard Drive, Rockville,<br />
MD 20850<br />
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<strong>Adult</strong> Resource <strong>Directory</strong>: <strong>2013</strong><br />
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