Meet, apply, and be interviewed for positions with the District of Columbia government and private sector corporations. The DC Department of Human Resources (DCHR) in partnership with the Mayor’s Office of Veterans Affairs and the DC National Guard will host its second DC Hires Vets event offering veterans and veteran spouses the opportunity to connect with District and Federal agencies as well as private sector companies. Registration is required but is free.

When: Wednesday, April 4, 2018, 10:00 AM to 3:00 PM

Where: D.C. Armory, 2001 E Capitol St, SE, Washington, DC 20003

The Disability Policy Seminar is the premier opportunity to cultivate champions on Capitol Hill and advance the grassroots movement for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities (I/DD). This event is hosted by The Arc, United Cerebral Palsy (UCP), Association of University Centers on Disabilities (AUCD), American Association on Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities (AAIDD), National Association of Councils on Developmental Disabilities (NACDD), and Self-Advocates Becoming Empowered (SABE). Further details on how to register can be found on the Seminar Website.

When: Sunday, April 22nd to Wednesday, April 25th

Where: The Renaissance Washington, 999 Ninth Street, NW, Washington, DC 20001
 

The Commission serves as an advisory body to inform and advise the District on programs, services, facilities, and activities that impact the lives of residents with disabilities in the District of Columbia. Meetings are open to the public and can be accessed by phone or in-person. For more information visit ODR's website for upcoming Commission Meetings.

When: Friday, April 27th 10:00 AM to 11:15 AM

Where: Teleconference

The American Association of People with Disabilities (AAPD) is proud to offer the NBCUniversal Tony Coelho Media Scholarship. In 2018 the NBCUniversal Tony Coelho Media Scholarship will offer eight (8) scholarships to undergraduate and graduate students with disabilities who are interested in pursuing a career in the communications, media, or entertainment industry. Each recipient will receive $5,625 to help cover the cost of education at their current college or university.

Apply now!

This year's Developmental Disabilities Awareness Month Celebration was a huge success! Performances included singers, poets, bands, and dancers. Mayor Muriel Bowser joined Disability advocates and service providers in recognizing March as Developmental Disabilities Awareness Month under the theme of See Me for Me and held a ceremonial signing of the Disability Services Reform Amendment Act of 2018. 

ODR is excited to welcome Erica Paris. Erica joined the DC Office of Disability Rights in early 2018 to provide administrative support to staff members as well as assist with the Effective Communications Program and complaint intakes. Previously, Erica worked in the field of community health, where she worked to promote health in underserved communities by increasing health knowledge and self-sufficiency through activities such as outreach, informal counseling, and social support. In addition, she worked as an Analyst with Aetna Inc., where she researched, identified, and resolved data trends that affected the quality of Medicaid member’s information. Originally from Washington DC, Erica holds a BA in Communications/Public Relations and a Masters of  Science in Management/ Healthcare Administration.