Adult Directory 2013

NOTE: Ban the Box: Returning Citizens Public Employment Inclusion Act 2012
prohibits DC municipal agencies from inquiring about an applicant’s criminal past at the
initial stage of the application process. The law further requires city agencies to consider
balancing factors when reviewing applications, i.e. evidence of rehabilitation, time passed
since the offense, and the relevance of the offense to the position sought. If the criminal
past is a hiring factor, the applicant may provide an explanation of their history and the
employer must consider the rehabilitation of the applicant before making a final decision.
For assistance with providing an explanation of criminal history to an employer contact
the Community Reentry Program of the DC Public Defender Service (202) 824-2801.
Currently 53 other jurisdictions including Baltimore, Chicago, Austin, and Boston have
similar laws banning the box on employment applications.
Target Stores: Target Stores were the first national chain to recognize “Ban the Box” on
all their job applications.
B. Other DC, State, Federal, and County Agencies
Department of Disability Services (DDS) (DC Residents) Developmental
Disabilities Administration (DDA) - 1125 15 th Street, NW 20005
(202) 730-1759, (202) 730-1807, Fax (202) 730-1809 www.dds.dc.gov
Laura Nuss, DDS Director
Irvin Scott, (DDA) Intake Specialist, Irvin.scott@dc.gov
Dorthea Crenshaw, (DDA) Intake Social Worker, dorthea.crenshawn@dc.gov
D.C Government agency responsible for assisting those with an intellectual disability
(MR) and/or other developmental disabilities (18 yrs +). Must have written
verification of MR diagnosis prior to 18 th birthday. Walk-ins accepted. Services for
youth under 18 years are provided by DCPS and/or CFSA. Assessments, case
management, speech and occupational therapy, life skills training, residential
placements. Mon-Fri 8:15am to 4:45pm.
Rehabilitation Services Administration (RSA) (DC Residents) (Division of the DC
Department of Disability Services (DDS) -1125 15 th Street, NW 20005
David Bush, RSA Administrator
New referrals call (202) 442-8738, (202) 442-8600, Fax (202) 442-8663
Helps persons with an intellectual and/or physical disability prepare for,
obtain and maintain employment and/or live independently in the community.
Mon-Fri 8:30am to 4:30pm. Walk-ins and agency referrals.
Vocational Rehabilitation Services (Youth in Transition Services) [DC
Rehabilitation Services Administration (RSA)] -1125 15 th Street, NW 20005 (15 th and
L Streets, NW)
(202) 442-8594, Fax (202) 442-8742 www.rsa.dhs.dc.gov
(16-21yrs) Provides vocational rehabilitation services for youth diagnosed with an
intellectual or physical disability. Assists youth attain vocational and/or
postsecondary educational goals. Eligibility: Diagnosed disability. SSI recipients are
presumed to meet eligibility criteria.
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