Happy 28th

 Anniversary ADA!

(WASHINGTON, DC) - The DC Office of Disability Rights (ODR), the DC Developmental Disabilities Council (DDC) and the DC Commission on Persons with Disabilities (DCCPD) join together to recognize and celebrate the 28th Anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA).

In recognition of the Act’s 28th anniversary, we continue to train District of Columbia Government Staff and community members on the ADA to ensure that the over 75,783[1] residents with disabilities in the District of Columbia are guaranteed rights and equal access under the law.

"As we celebrate the ADA's 28th anniversary, the disability community takes pride in our civil rights law that promotes equality, accessibility, and community integration," ODR Director, Mat McCollough.

For the full Press Release please visit: https://odr.dc.gov/release/28th-Anniversary-ADA

Mayor Bowser signs Proclamation proclaiming July 26, 2018, in Washington, DC as “AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT DAY”. For the full Proclamation please visit: https://odr.dc.gov/release/proclamation-ADA-2018

For Information about ODR’s Newsletter call (202)724-5055 or visit the web at odr.dc.gov.

441 4th Street NW, Suite 729 North, Washington DC 20001, Phone: (202)724-5055

Fax: (202)727-9484 E-mail: ODR.Complaints@dc.gov

MISSION STATEMENT

The mission of the District Office of Disability Rights (ODR) is to ensure that the programs, services, benefits, activities and facilities operated or funded by the District of Columbia are fully accessible to, and useable by people with disabilities. ODR is committed to inclusion, community-based services, and self-determination for people with disabilities. ODR is responsible for overseeing the implementation of the City's obligations under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) as well as other disability rights laws.