DC Office of Disability Rights (ODR)

01/04/2023

Today, I will be sworn in as Mayor of Washington, DC for a third term. Join me in this historic moment by watching live via Facebook or Twitter.

01/04/2023

Today, Mayor Muriel Bowser was sworn in for an historic third term as the Mayor of the District of Columbia and the first African American woman to ever be elected to three, four-year terms as mayor of an American city. Here is the Mayor’s inaugural address, as delivered: tinyurl.com/ThirdTermAddress

01/04/2023

LIVE: Mayor Bowser Holds Media Availability

LIVE: Mayor Bowser Holds Media Availability

01/04/2023

Photos from Mayor Bowser's post

01/04/2023

Photos from Mayor Bowser's post

01/04/2023

We are building a team of the best and brightest here in District government. I am proud to welcome our newest appointees.

Congratulations to each of you, and thank you for your commitment to upholding . Let's get to work!

01/04/2023

We are continuously grateful for nurses like Deon, who have shown such strength and resilience throughout the unprecedented challenges of the past few years.

Join Deon and our incredible team at DC Health by applying today at together.dc.gov/jobs

12/08/2022

Photos from Mayor Bowser's post

12/08/2022

Photos from DC Special Education Hub's post

11/30/2022

DC Olmstead Plan - Community Town Hall

The Office of Disability Rights (ODR) is conducting a Community Town Hall Meeting and Listening Session on December 7, 2022 from 4 pm - 5:30 pm to discuss the progress made during Fiscal Year 2022 on the District’s Olmstead Community Integration Plan, DC—One Community for All.



This event is designed to gather more comments and feedback directly from District residents, families, community advocates, and other leaders.



You can register for the Town Hall here:

Olmstead Town Hall

11/21/2022

Today’s PCR testing site.

Boosters available for eligible people 5+ at all sites.

For at-home vaccination appointments, call 1-855-363-0333.

Find more vaccine access points at http://vaccines.gov
Pre-register for testing at http://coronavirus.dc.gov/register

11/21/2022

Photos from Mayor Bowser's post

11/21/2022

Residents have access to free KN95 masks, flu shots, vaccinations, boosters, take-home rapid antigen tests as well as a new self-administered PCR test — all in one place. Here are today's COVID Centers.

For more info visit http://coronavirus.dc.gov/covidcenters

11/21/2022

LIVE: Mayor Bowser Releases the DC Build Back Better Infrastructure Task Force Report, Joins DDOT and Regional Partners in Launching Street Smart Campaign

LIVE: Mayor Bowser Releases the DC Build Back Better Infrastructure Task Force Report, Joins DDOT and Regional Partners in Launching Street Smart Campaign

11/21/2022

The Build Back Better Task Force report includes recommendations for how we can use more than $3B in funds from President Joe Biden's Bipartisan Infrastructure Law.

The task force delivered with big ideas for a more connected, resilient, and inclusive DC.

Continue to submit your ideas at together.dc.gov

Learn more: tinyurl.com/DCBuildBackBetter

11/21/2022

Thank you, Speaker Nancy Pelosi. A daughter of Baltimore and fierce champion of Washington, DC.

And thank you to our neighbor and friend Majority Leader Steny Hoyer.

11/21/2022

LIVE: Mayor Bowser Kicks Off A Holly Jolly Holiday Season

LIVE: Mayor Bowser Kicks Off A Holly Jolly Holiday Season

11/21/2022

Happy holidays, DC! 🎊🎁

The Downtown Holiday Market is now OPEN! Grab a bite, buy some gifts, and support your local businesses from now until December 23rd.

11/21/2022

Last week, we honored — heroes who risk their lives to serve and protect our community.

Congratulations to all the award recipients and thank you for your service.

DC Fire And EMS

11/21/2022

This week in the District:

👏🏾The first Racial Equity Plan was released
🦃 Thanksgiving preparations and celebrations are in full swing
🎁 - the Downtown Holiday Market is now OPEN

https://tinyurl.com/DCNewsletterNov18

11/21/2022

DC is the birthplace of Go-Go music. 🎶 This week, we celebrate the official music of our city and its impact on the culture. Happy Go-Go Appreciation Week!

DC is Go-Go and Go-Go is DC.

11/21/2022

Join us for the 24th Annual Senior Holiday Celebration! 🕺🏿 🎄 💃🏾

🗓 Tuesday Dec. 6th
⏰ 10AM
📍DC Armory (2001 East Capitol St SE)

RSVP ⬇️
tinyurl.com/holidaycelebration22

11/02/2022

Registration opens tomorrow (11/1) for DC Department of Parks and Recreation winter programs. The weather may change, but the fun doesn't stop!

Learn more: https://dpr.dc.gov/release/bowser-administration-opens-dpr-winter-program-offerings-aquatics-only-registration-nov-1

11/02/2022

LIVE: Mayor Bowser Cuts Ribbon on New Playground at Oyster-Adams Bilingual School

LIVE: Mayor Bowser Cuts Ribbon on New Playground at Oyster-Adams Bilingual School

11/02/2022

11/02/2022

11/02/2022

Take Pride in Your Health: A Conversation about LGBTQ+ Health

Take Pride in Your Health: A Conversation about LGBTQ+ Health

Location: Kaiser Permanente Center for Total Health, 700 Second Street, NE, Washington, DC 20002 Parking/Metro related information: https://centerfortotalhealth.org/location/

11/02/2022

Photos from Mayor Bowser's post

11/02/2022

Today’s PCR testing site.

Boosters available for eligible people 5+ at all sites.

For at-home vaccination appointments, call 1-855-363-0333.

Find more vaccine access points at http://vaccines.gov
Pre-register for testing at http://coronavirus.dc.gov/register

11/02/2022

LIVE: Mayor Bowser Breaks Ground on New Affordable Housing and Sitar Arts Center Expansion

LIVE: Mayor Bowser Breaks Ground on New Affordable Housing and Sitar Arts Center Expansion

11/02/2022

Photos from DC Mayor's Office on African Affairs's post

10/31/2022

Photos from Mayor Bowser's post

10/31/2022

Join as they celebrate the Day of the Dead and pay tribute to loved ones that have passed.

🗓 Tuesday Nov. 1
⏰ 6pm
📍 2000 14th St. NW

10/31/2022

LIVE: Mayor Bowser Cuts Ribbon on New Playground at Oyster-Adams Bilingual School

LIVE: Mayor Bowser Cuts Ribbon on New Playground at Oyster-Adams Bilingual School

10/31/2022

10/31/2022

Registration opens tomorrow (11/1) for DC Department of Parks and Recreation winter programs. The weather may change, but the fun doesn't stop!

Learn more: https://dpr.dc.gov/release/bowser-administration-opens-dpr-winter-program-offerings-aquatics-only-registration-nov-1

10/25/2022

Mayor’s 15th Annual Disability Awareness Expo

Mayor’s 15th Annual Disability Awareness Expo

Mayor’s 15th Annual Disability Awareness Expo Disability: Part of the Equity Equation To provide awareness and resources mainly focused on p

10/24/2022

Mayor’s 15th Annual Disability Awareness Expo

1 more day until the 15th Annual Mayor's Disability Awareness Expo, with over 50 exhibitors and more!!

Mayor’s 15th Annual Disability Awareness Expo Disability: Part of the Equity Equation To provide awareness and resources mainly focused on p

10/21/2022

LIVE: Mayor Bowser Delivers Remarks at DC Bilingual Expanded Building Ribbon Cutting

LIVE: Mayor Bowser Delivers Remarks at DC Bilingual Expanded Building Ribbon Cutting

10/21/2022

Mayor’s 15th Annual Disability Awareness Expo

Come out and join us at the 15th Annual Mayor's Disability Awareness Expo. There will be Covid vaccinations, blood pressure and blood sugar screenings, first aid and CPR training.

Mayor’s 15th Annual Disability Awareness Expo Disability: Part of the Equity Equation To provide awareness and resources mainly focused on p