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Disability Rights Laws Protecting DC Residents, Visitors and Employees 

District of Columbia residents, visitors and District of Columbia government employees with disabilities are protected by a number of laws and regulations. Below are links to federal and District civil rights laws and regulations that ensure equal opportunity for people with disabilities. To find out more about how these laws and regulations may apply to you, please contact ODR at (202) 724-5055. 

Disability Rights Laws Format/Version
DC Disability Rights Protection Act of 2006 Microsoft Word** | PDF*
DC Human Rights Law Microsoft Word** | PDF*
DC Special Education Policy - Evaluation and Eligibility Determination Microsoft Word** | PDF*
Discipline of a Student with a Disability - DC Public Schools Microsoft Word** | PDF*
Eligibility Requirements for Receiving Home and Community-Based Waiver Services for Persons with Mental and Developmental Disabilities Microsoft Word** | PDF*
Mental Health Consumers’ Rights Protection Act of 2001 Microsoft Word** | PDF*
People First Respectful Language Modernization Act of 2006 Microsoft Word** | PDF*
Parking Privileges for Physically Disabled Microsoft Word** |PDF*
Rights of Blind and Physically Disabled Persons Microsoft Word** | PDF*
Rights of Persons with Disabilities - Housing and Commercial Space Microsoft Word** |PDF*
Rights of Persons with Disabilities - Public Housing Accommodation Policies and Procedures Microsoft Word** | PDF*
Rights of Persons with Disabilities - Taxicabs Microsoft Word** | PDF*
Rights of Persons with Intellectual Disabilities Microsoft Word** | PDF*
Vocational Rehabilitation Services Microsoft Word** |PDF*


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