Next Joint Community & Provider Forum Takes Place Friday, July 24, 2020 . . . Celebrate the ADA

DDS invites those that we serve, self-advocates, providers, community partners, and ​other stakeholders to participate in an hour-long Webex discussion about the state of disability services during COVID-19. The conversation ​takes place Friday, July 24, ​2020, from 1​2 - 1 pm. 

Participants have the option of logging or calling in (details below). Due to technical limitations of not being able to open the call feature to all participants, please submit questions or comments to discuss to dds@dc.gov by 5 pm, Wednesday, July 22, 2020, or contact Charlisa Payne at 202-442-8411 by 5 pm. The chat-box will also be open for comments and questions during the meeting for those participating through the WebEx platform.  For those who aren’t able to participate through WebEx, please send a text message to 202.590.7618 during the forum to submit questions or comments.

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Log-in details

Event:	DDS Community & Provider Forum
Event address for attendees:	Click Here to Join Meeting
Date and time:	Friday, July 24, 2020, 12:00 pm Eastern Daylight Time (New York, GMT-04:00)
Duration:	1 hour
Description:	DDS invites those that we serve, self-advocates, providers, community partners, and other stakeholders to participate in an hour-long WebEx discussion about the state of disability services during COVID-19. This event will provide providers and community stakeholders an opportunity to discuss how the District’s Phased Reopening will affect agency operations and the people it supports.
Event password:	Forum
Audio conference:	To receive a callback, provide your phone number when you join the event, or call the number below and enter the access code. Call-in toll number (US/Canada) 1-650-479-3208 Show all global call-in numbers Access code: 160 224 7970

For ASL Interpretation Services

• Please log in at 11:50 am.
• The video camera on your device must be on.
• Look for and click on ASL.
• Select Chatbox or Thumbnail to lock your screen on ASL Interpretation.
• If you experience problems, you can communicate through the chatbox. 

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July 26, 2020, is the 30th Anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). This civil rights law prohibits discrimination against people with disabilities in all areas of public life, including jobs, schools, transportation, and all public and private places that are open to the general public. 

The ADA National Network is asking people to share comments about the impact of the ADA in our communities, businesses, and daily lives. Join the celebration by posting your thoughts and images to your social media pages. Be sure to tag us on Twitter: @DDS_DC and @DirectorReese; and on Facebook @DDS.DC. Remember to include:#ThanksToTheADA in your comments.

The ADA is the living testament to our Nation's commitment that we will always stand up for our neighbors' right to live fulfilling lives.

Tammy Duckworth

Learn more about ADA celebrations throughout the year at https://www.adaanniversary.org/

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Stay Connected  For the latest updates regarding the City's response to the coronavirus (COVID-19) visit: coronavirus.dc.gov. To get updates about DDS operations, policy amendments, and resources from DCHF, DC Health, and other health and human services agencies, visit: dds.dc.gov

 

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