The DC Center for Independent Living

04/08/2022

Per the DC health Twitter account:  COVID Centers now offer free child sized KN95 masks. Any DC resident with proof of address can obtain 10 children’s masks and 2 adult masks. Residents can also get vaccinations, boosters, take-home rapid antigen tests and PCR tests— all in one place.

12/23/2021

Per Mayor Bowser’s twitter account:

🚨 NOTICE 🚨

December 23: Tonight's forecast calls for temperatures to fall towards the low 30’s.

Therefore, the District’s Hypothermia Alert will be ACTIVATED at 7PM.

If you see someone in need of shelter call:

☎️ 202-399-7093 or 311

11/23/2021

Per the DCHealth Twitter account : Today's pediatric vaccination clinics are:

📍 Janney ES (4130 Albermarle St NW)
📍 Friendship Ideal ES & MS (6130 N. Capitol St NW)
📍 Seaton ES (1503 10th St NW)
📍 LaSalle-Backus ES (501 Riggs Rd NE)

250 doses are available at every location. No appointment needed.

11/23/2021

Per Mayor Bowser’s Twitter account: Nov 23: The current wind chill values are in the mid 20's. These are anticipated to rise above freezing after 11AM. Therefore, the District’s Hypothermia Alert will remain ON until 12PM.

If you see someone in need of shelter call:

📞 202-399-7093 or 311

11/10/2021

DC’s developmentally disabled community especially hard-hit by COVID-19 | WTOP News

An important read for those in our community; stay safe everyone.

https://wtop.com/dc/2021/11/dcs-developmentally-disabled-community-especially-hard-hit-by-covid-19/

Members of D.C.’s developmentally disabled community are being disproportionately affected by COVID-19, and an expert in the field told the D.C. Council “the numbers are very high and they’re very disturbing.”

10/28/2021

Conference 2021

DCCIL Family, the 1st annual Conference is taking place Sunday, November 21 2021 - 10AM-5PM EST in Washington D.C.

Visit here for more details- https://www.eventbrite.com/e/blackslpmagic-conference-2021-tickets-180327433207?aff=ebdssbdestsearch

The 1st annual Conference on November 21, 2021 from 10:00AM-5:00PM EST. All sessions will be available live only!

10/19/2021

Home 2 | Caring Communities presents World of Possibilities Disabilities Expo

The World of Possibilities Disability Expo is being held in PG County, MD this year, On October 23 2021.

Visit here for more information- https://expo.caringcommunities.org/?gclid=EAIaIQobChMI-8PTntvM8wIVyuDICh1XPQMgEAAYASAAEgIMNfD_BwE&v=ba43077c0ac9

Welcome to the Expo! The World of Possibilities Disabilities, Healthy Aging and Independent Living Expos are designed to bring people with disabilities, their families, caregivers, service providers and supporting agencies all together in one venue. Our Expos provide an opportunity for you to enhanc...

10/19/2021

2021 Mayor's Annual Disability & Diversity Awareness Expo

Good Morning DCCIL Family, The Mayor’s 14th Annual Disability and Diversity Awareness Expo is on October 27th at Martin Luther King Library . The Office of Disability Rights is organizing the event!

Register here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/2021-mayors-annual-disability-diversity-awareness-expo-tickets-182975965037

The District of Columbia is home to over 116,000 people with disabilities, this event will celebrate, educate, and provide resources to all.

10/14/2021

DCCIL is offering DC residents with disabilities free rides to receive their COVID-19 vaccines and boosters. Call 202-388-0033 for assistance in scheduling.

09/07/2021

Per Mayor Bowsers Twitter account here are today’s vaccination sites

08/13/2021

Per mayor Bowser’s Twitter account, please see today’s vaccination sites for Friday, August 13, 2021.

07/28/2021

- Celebrate. Learn. Share. | ADA Anniversary Tool Kit

Happy 31st to the Americans with Disabilities Act! https://www.adaanniversary.org/home

Throughout the year, celebrate the 31st ADA anniversary and 30 years of the ADA National Network for information and training on the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA).

07/23/2021

Could increasing telework make government employment more accessible? -- FCW

As we slowly but surely transition back into the workplace it is important to use what we have learned for the better as having employment be more accessible helps all parties.

https://fcw.com/articles/2021/07/08/alms-telework-accessibility.aspx?m=1

The pandemic pushed over half of the federal workforce into telework. Disability rights advocates say maintaining more access to telework could make the federal workspace more accessible.

06/17/2021

Live updates: Federal employees to get Friday off as Biden signs legislation making Juneteenth a national holiday

This is a BIG day!

https://www.washingtonpost.com/politics/2021/06/17/joe-biden-live-updates/

The president is facing a raft of domestic challenges after returning from his first overseas trip, including ongoing negotiations on infrastructure legislation.

05/16/2021

Per the DC Department of health via their Twitter account @ _DCHealth : “If you are fully vaccinated, you can start doing many things that you had stopped doing because of the pandemic. These recommendations can help you make decisions about daily activities after you are fully vaccinated.”

Please continue take proper care when moving about your community. We hope to be able to safely see our DCCIL family in person soon!

04/28/2021

Home

The DCCIL has weekly classes for our consumers focused on a variety of different life areas such as health and wellness among many other services for people with disabilities in the district. for more information go to https://dccil.org

Our Mission We are a private non-profit organization that assists DC residents with significant disabilities to live independently in their homes and in their communities. Our Services Information and Referral DCCIL provides disability-specific information and referral

01/11/2021

area residents & DCCIL Family, Please plan carefully if you’re attending and consider if it is ideal for you to attend the inauguration in person before doing so.

10/28/2020

DC Board of Elections - Early Vote Centers

It’s time for EARLY VOTING In everyone! Please see the list of voting locations for the District of Columbia here: earlyvoting.dcboe.org

10/06/2020

Happy National Disability Employment Awareness Month!

Happy National Disability Employment Awareness Month!

05/06/2020

Get on the Phones!

There are some excellent opportunities to get involved in advocacy! The Poor People's Campaign: A National Call for Moral Revival needs volunteers for the 50 Days of Action leading to the Assembly and March on Washington for June 20, 2020.

From phone banking to sharing art, the ways to organize and help this campaign are endless! A link to phone bank and information more ways to take action below:

[poorpeoplescampaign.org/get-on-the-phones?link_id=2&can_id=87322b97f782ae37bfb24f6ead748a2a&source=email-ppc-ncmr-lets-get-active-online-this-week&email_referrer=email_794881&email_subject=stay-in-place-stay-alive-organize-a-call-for-moral-non-cooperation]

https://www.poorpeoplescampaign.org/take-action/

It's time to get on the phones with the Poor People's Campaign and we need your help! Can you give a few hours a week? Sign up for a 30-minute training and we'll put you to work calling people in your state. We need to organize, organize, organize! Sign up for a 30-minute training by clicking one of

04/28/2020

Applying for benefits? DC Hunger Solutions is offering assistance and fielding questions to apply for SNAP. Call (202)-640-1088 to leave a voicemail or email [email protected].

04/21/2020

Some information on WIC updates & COVID-19

Source: DC Hunger Solutions

04/15/2020

In Prince George's County:

04/10/2020

Health Care Professionals: Safeguard Against Disability Discrimination During COVID-19

From the Administration for Community Living; a message about being alert for disability discrimination during the COVID crisis.

https://content.govdelivery.com/accounts/USACL/bulletins/285db14

The Center for Dignity in Healthcare for People with Disabilities published a new fact sheet for health care professionals that describes best practices and legal requirements for health care when serving people with disabilities. The fact sheet is designed as a quick reference guide suitable for po...

04/08/2020

Attention DC Residents: What You Need to Know About the Federal Government's Economic Impact Payments — Capital Area Asset Builders

ALERT! Key information on receiving federal economic impact payments;

Main Points: Payments will begin to rollout within the next three months.

Some seniors & others who typically do not file returns will need to submit a simple tax return to receive payment.

Source: Capital Area Asset Builders

Who is eligible? Tax filers with gross income up to $75,000 for individuals & $150,000 for married couples filing joint returns.

https://bit.ly/2w9NTdN

Capital Area Asset Builders (CAAB) is a non-profit organization whose mission is to create opportunities for low- and moderate-income individuals in the greater DC region to build financial security, savings, and wealth for the future.

04/07/2020

Fannie Lou Hamer Leadership Program - AAPD

Hi Alll

The American Association of People with Disabilities (AAPD) is rolling out an exciting new opportunity for young (18-26) Black disabled activists in the field of increased voter registration.

https://www.aapd.com/advocacy/voting/hamerprogram/

The American Association of People with Disabilities and REV UP Texas are proud to announce the *new* date for POWER: A Disability & Election Summit. This event will take place on Monday, June 22, 2020 (the anniversary of the Olmstead v L.C. decision) in Austin, Texas.

03/31/2020

The Kennedy Center is offering a free webinar on handling this difficult time through arts education. Feel free to join!

03/26/2020

03/24/2020

IMPORTANT FOOD& SERVICE PROVIDERS PROGRAMMING UPDATES EFFECTIVE THURSDAY MARCH 24. (3/24)

Miriam’s Kitchen: Breakfast from 7 to 8 AM
Dinner from 4:30 to 5:30 p.m. half-hour reduction in morning service.
All volunteer shifts canceled, which will mean losing b/w 12 to 15 volunteers per food service. All operations to be moved outdoors to an adjoining courtyard outside its main entrance. The courtyard will include a trailer with bathrooms and tents for food service and case management, and is expected to open on Monday, March 16,
Over the coming weeks, Miriam’s Kitchen could see up to a 50% reduction in staff capacity across its programming.

McKenna Center
Will provide homeless lunches

Martha’s Table:
Will continue providing groceries, pre-packaged meals and other essential resources at its Northwest and Southeast D.C., locations. The organization’s education centers at those locations will be closed from March 17 until April 3.

Bread for the City in S.E.- Closed pending an office move.
Bread for the City in B.W.-Open for emergency package food

Catholic Charities is open for emergency needs (food and hygienic supplies) also accepts donations.

CCNV Shelter -Currently full

Unity Health Care is open for Medicaid, Medicare Application, medical needs.

Whitman Walker Clinic-Open

Washington Legal Clinic- Open on reduced schedule.

So Others May Eat Program- Open

03/24/2020

dc.gov

An update from the Mayor regarding operating procedure during the COVID-19 emergency:

https://dc.gov/release/mayor-bowser-extends-modified-district-operating-status-and-prohibition-mass-gatherings

03/13/2020

In response to the DC Mayor’s office declaring both a state of emergency and a public health crisis, DCCIL employees will be telecommuting from March 16-March 31, Monday through Friday, from the hours of 9 am-5 pm. IL services to consumers will continue remotely in the following ways:

All staff have been set-up to access email and CIL Suite (our data collection system)

Independent Living Specialists (ILS) will be available to provide new intakes via phone

ILS will be available to answer questions from their existing consumers

All other questions or service related issues will be directed to [email protected] or via our business continuity line at 202-753-6300

03/03/2020

The DC Center for Independent Living updated their address.

The DC Center for Independent Living updated their address.

03/03/2020

The DC Center for Independent Living updated their address.

The DC Center for Independent Living updated their address.

02/18/2020

Happy Birthday to the Queen!

02/11/2020

In First, Actor With Down Syndrome Presents At Oscars

Incredibly proud of Zach Gottasagen who presented an award at this year's Oscars Ceremony. A great leap forward for disability representation in the media!

https://www.disabilityscoop.com/2020/02/10/in-first-actor-with-down-syndrome-presents-at-oscars/27794/

On Hollywood's biggest night of the year, an actor with Down syndrome joined the ranks of A-listers to present an Academy Award.