District of Columbia Disability Resources
A free, plain-language guide to disability services across District of Columbia. Find who to call first for early intervention, special education, Medicaid waivers, vocational rehabilitation, transition planning, employment supports, and crisis help, county by county, with Spanish-language support. Always call to confirm details, which can change.
What this guide covers
- Early intervention for children under 3 and special education (IEPs) for ages 3–21
- Medicaid waivers and home- and community-based services
- Vocational rehabilitation and supported employment
- Transition planning for students moving from school to adult life
- Guardianship, benefits, and crisis resources, including 988 and local supports
Statewide programs in District of Columbia
These serve every county in District of Columbia. Details change, so always call to confirm.
- Georgetown University Center for Excellence in Developmental Disabilities. University center on disabilities (UCEDD)
- University Legal Services (202-547-0198). Protection & Advocacy: free disability rights legal help
- DC Developmental Disabilities Council ((202) 724-8612). State Council on Developmental Disabilities
- DC Assistive Technology Program ((202) 547-0198). State assistive technology program: device loans, demos & reuse
- Advocates for Justice and Education (202-678-8060). Parent center: free special-education help for families
Find your county in District of Columbia
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