February 2019 Newsletter
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The February 2019 ODR Newsletter is now out. Check it out to learn about upcoming events and opportunities around the District.
January 2019 DCCPD Meeting (Teleconference)
Join the Commission on Persons with Disabilities (DCCPD) for this month's meeting on Thursday, January 24th, at 10:00 a.m. This month's meeting is by teleconference and the public are encouraged to join. The Open Conference Line Number is 866-628-2987. Participant Code: 8488992.
DCCPD November 2018 Meeting Minutes Draft
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D.C.C.P.D Commission Meeting
Thursday, November 29, 2018 Meeting Minutes Draft
B22-0957 The Open Movie Captioning Requirement Act of 2018
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Jarvis Grindstaff, Commissioner on the Commission on Persons with Disabilities, provided testimony to the Committee of the Whole on B22-0957, The Open Movie Captioning Requirement Act of 2018.
For further details on the proposed Act please visit, lims.dccouncil.us/Legislation/B22-0957
August 2018 Newsletter
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The August 2018 ODR Newsletter is now out. Check it out!
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December 2018 ODR Newsletter
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December 2018 DCCPD Meeting (Teleconference)
Join the Commission on Persons with Disabilties (DCCPD) for this month's meeting on Thursday, December 20th, at 10:00 a.m. This month's meeting is by teleconference and the public are encouraged to join. The Open Conference Line Number is 866-628-2987. Participant Code: 8488992. For more information or to request a reasonable accomodation, please contact Julia Wolhandler at [email protected] or 202-727-2890.
Sustainable Straws and Stirrers Amendment Act of 2018 Testimony by Mat McCollough
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Director Mathew McCollough testified on Friday, November 9th before the Committee on Transportation and the Environment, Council of the District of Columbia, and the Honorable Mary Cheh, Chairperson. The testimony given was on Bill 22-902, the "Sustainable Straws and Stirrers Amendment Act of 2018". The full testimony is available for viewing attached to this page.
Proclamation - Disability Employment Awareness Month
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Mayor Muriel Bowser proclaims October as Disability Employment Awareness Month:
Proclamation
Disability Employment Awareness Month
Blind Americans Equality Day, October 15th 2018
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Mayor Bowser proclaims that October 15th 2018 as Blind Americans Equality Day also known as White Cane Day. We celebrate the achievements of our peers who are blind and low vision and recognize the importance of white canes, guide dogs, and assistive technology as tools for greater independence. View the official Proclamation attached.