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From the DC Developmental Disabilities Council – HCBS Research Study

On February 3, 2026February 3, 2026

Have you ever used Home and Community-Based Services (HCBS?) – Researchers in the Rehabilitation Research and Training Center on Home and Community-Based Services at Shirley Ryan AbilityLab are looking for people who receive HCBS to help them with a research project. This is a study for Shirley Ryan Ability Lab. What is this study about? – This...

2026 Oversight Hearings

On February 3, 2026February 3, 2026

Over the next several weeks, the Council of the District of Columbia is holding several hearings on education related issues. Any hearing held by the Council is intended to inform the Council about the functions of government and issues in the community. Hearing aims to ensure that all agencies are managed effectively, act according to...

2026 Mayor Marion S. Barry Summer Youth Employment Program Application Is Now Open

On February 3, 2026February 3, 2026

The application for 2026 Mayor Marion S. Barry Summer Youth Employment Program is now open! The deadline is March 6, 2026. The Mayor Marion S. Barry Summer Youth Employment Program (MBSYEP) is a locally funded initiative sponsored by the Department of Employment Services (DOES) that provides District youth ages 14 to 24 with enriching and...

MEETING – A Parent and Community Conversation: Special Education Graduation Requirements

On February 3, 2026February 3, 2026

AJE is joining Life Reign, Stephanie Maltz, Caregiver’s DREAM, DC SPED Co-Op, and LaJoy Johnson-Law for a follow-up meeting to discuss recommendations about the practical studies diploma. When: Thursday, February 10th Time: 6PM- 8PM Where: Register Here We will work through recommendations, and then we will have a Google Doc for folks to easily sign on...

Volare Assessment – Community Perceptions of Justice and Healing

On February 3, 2026February 3, 2026

From Volare: We are reaching out because Volare is conducting a needs assessment of our community’s perceptions of justice and healing. The goal of this survey is to understand how people in our community who self-identify as victims of a crime or crimes define and experience both healing, safety, and justice. Our hope is that...

DC Consortium Advice & Referral Clinic – Free Criminal Record Sealing This Saturday, February 7

On February 3, 2026February 3, 2026

This Saturday, February 7, DC Consortium is hosting a free Advice & Referral Clinic with a special focus on criminal record sealing consultations. Please note that criminal record sealing assistance will be offered on select Advice & Referral Clinic dates throughout the year. The D.C. Bar Pro Bono Center, in collaboration with the Neighborhood Legal Services...

Friday, February 6th: Community Resource Fair at WEC

On February 2, 2026February 2, 2026

Washington English Center is gearing up for its signature annual event, a Community Resource Fair where people can connect with nearly 50 organizations offering legal services, health care, job training, job support, child care and education, and other resources. The fair will take place on Friday, February 6 from 11:30am – 2:00pm at 1100 G St NW in downtown DC, directly across the street...

Resource – Tzedek DC

On February 1, 2026November 14, 2025

AJE is happy to share information about organizations who may be able to support the families we work with – Tzedek DC – is one such organization. Tzedek DC seeks to assist DC families with the hardships of debt and other consumer issues. Its main objective is to protect vulnerable local families in debt cases and...

This Week’s NTACT Collaborative Weekly Update

On January 30, 2026January 30, 2026

AJE would like to share with our families this week’s NTACT Collaborative Weekly Updates. See below for more information. Transition Planning 101: Creating a Quality IEP Strengthen your transition planning by designing and implementing high-quality, student- centered plans that move beyond compliance. Perfect training opportunity for educators new to transition planning! Who? For educational professionals...

Strong Start Family Newsletter – January 2026

On January 30, 2026January 30, 2026

AJE is sharing the Strong Start January 2026 Family Newsletter, featuring family resources, activities, and upcoming events. See below for details. Dear Strong Start Families, The start of a new year is often a time for new resolutions. It’s also a great time to re-engage or restart activities or habits that may have fallen by...

Supporting Children Through Early Intervention

On January 30, 2026January 29, 2026

AJE would like to share an article from Exceptional Parent Magazine that highlights the importance of early intervention and ensuring children with developmental delays or disabilities receive early services. For more details, visit epmagazine.com and refer to page 57 of the current issue.

Reminder: Medicaid and Healthy DC Clinics – January 22 and 30

On January 30, 2026January 15, 2026

Legal Aid DC and Bread for the City are co-hosting two clinics later this month for DC residents who recently lost Medicaid coverage and/or were recently enrolled in Healthy DC. The first clinic will be on January 22 at Bread for the City’s SE center (10am-12pm). The second clinic will be on January 30 at Bread...

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