The mission of the DC 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.
ODR Services
- Investigation of discrimination complaints.
- ADA training and technical assistance for District agencies.
- Oversight of ADA Compliance within District government through monitoring of agencies’ ADA plans.
- Work with agencies’ designated ADA Coordinator.
- Olmstead (community integration) planning.
- Policy and budget recommendations for improving District access to people with disabilities.
URL: | https://odr.dc.gov/ |
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Related Keywords
- Disability Policy
- Local Government
- Operational Policy
- Policy
- Program
- Program Accessibility
- Public Entity
- Self-Evaluation Plan
- Service
- Technical Assistance
- Title II
Related Section Numbers
- 28 CFR Part 35 Nondiscrimination on the Basis of Disability in State and Local Government Services (2010 ADA Title II Regulations with amendments issued through Aug. 2016), (1)
- 28 CFR Part 35 Nondiscrimination on the Basis of Disability in State and Local Government Services (1991 ADA Title II Regulations), (1)
- Guidance on the 2010 ADA Standards for Accessible Design, (2)
- Guide to the ADA Standards, (2)
- Title II Technical Assistance Manual, (1)
- ADA Update - A Primer for State and Local Governments (Title II Primer), (1)
- A Guide to Disability Rights Laws, (1)
- Accessibility of State and Local Government Websites to People with Disabilities, (1)
- 28 CFR Parts 35 and 36 Amendment of ADA Title II and Title III Regulations To Implement ADA Amendments Act of 2008 - Final Rule, (1)
- ADA Best Practices Tool Kit for State and Local Governments, (1)
- ADA Title II Action Guide for State and Local Governments, (2)
- Title II Technical Assistance Manual - 1994 Supplement, (1)
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