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Commission on Persons with Disabilities

The Commission is a Mayoral advisory body committed to enhancing the image, status, inclusion, and quality of life for all District of Columbia residents, visitors, and employees with disabilities, and to ensuring that they have the same rights and opportunities as those without disabilities. Learn more about the Commission.

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Feb 19 2019
FY 2018 Performance Oversight Hearing Testimony by Mat McCollough
Director, Mat McCollough, will provide testimony on the performance outcomes acheived by ODR...
Nov 26 2018
Letter of Support by DCCPD - B22-0957
The DC Commission on Persons with Disabilities sends a Letter of Support for the Open Movie...
Oct 24 2018
Proclamation - Disability Employment Awareness Month
Mayor Muriel Bowser proclaims October as Disability Employment Awareness Month:   Proclamation...
Oct 15 2018
Blind Americans Equality Day, October 15th 2018
Mayor Bowser proclaims that October 15th 2018 as Blind Americans Equality Day also known as...
Jul 26 2018
Proclamation - Americans with Disabilities Act Day 2018
WHEREAS, the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) was passed on July 26, 1990 to ensure the civil...

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Feb 8 2019
February 2019 Newsletter
The February 2019 ODR Newsletter is now out. Check it out to learn about upcoming events and...
Jan 7 2019
January 2019 Newsletter
The January 2019 ODR Newsletter is now out. Check it out to learn about upcoming events...
Dec 6 2018
December 2018 ODR Newsletter
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November 2018 ODR Newsletter
The November 2018 ODR Newsletter is now out. Check it out!
Oct 30 2018
October 2018 ODR Newsletter
Read the October 2018 ODR Newsletter.

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Dec 11 2018
B22-0957 The Open Movie Captioning Requirement Act of 2018
Jarvis Grindstaff, Commissioner on the Commission on Persons with Disabilities, provided testimony...
Nov 14 2018
Sustainable Straws and Stirrers Amendment Act of 2018 Testimony by Mat McCollough
Director Mathew McCollough testified on Friday, November 9th before the Committee on Transportation...
Mar 28 2018
FY2019 Budget Oversight Hearing Testimony by Mat McCollough
On March 28th, 2018, Executive Director Mat McCollough testified before the DC...
Feb 14 2018
FY 2017 Performance Oversight Hearing Testimony by Mat McCollough
Executive Director, Mat McCollough, provided testimony on the performance outcomes acheived by...
May 3 2013
FY 2013 Budget Hearing Testimony by Director Derek K. Orr
On April 29, 2013, Director Derek K. Orr testified before the DC Council Committee on Human...

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Office Hours
Monday to Friday, 8:45 am to 4:45 pm, except District holidays

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441 4th Street, NW, Suite 729 North, Washington, DC 20001
Phone: (202) 724-5055
Fax: (202) 727-9484
TTY: (202) 727-3363
Email: [email protected]

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Established in 1987 by Presidential Proclamation, Developmental Disabilities Awareness Month raises awareness and fosters inclusion of people with developmental disabilities in all areas of community life.

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