The District of Columbia Developmental Disabilities Council (DDC) is putting together its next 5-year plan. We call this the 2027 – 2031 DDC State Plan. To decide what goals and activities to include in the Plan, we want to know what DC residents with developmental disabilities (DD) and their families need. Please join us and help us answer the question: What would help people with DD and their families live the life they want to live?
Your voice is important!
Image description: Six disabled people of color smile and pose in front of a concrete wall. Five people stand in the back, with a Black woman in the center holding up a chalkboard sign reading “disabled and here.” A South Asian person in a wheelchair sits in front. Credit: Disabled and Here Project. This photo was taken by Chona Kasinger.
Community Listening Forums
WHAT: Community forums are organized, facilitated discussions with advocates, families, service providers, and residents of the District. The information they share during the discussions shapes what we will work on in the 2027-2031 DDC State Plan.
WHY: These sessions help us build stronger connections with the people we serve and learn what matters most to them. We will focus on their priorities and concerns.
WHEN: The Community Listening Forums are currently scheduled from June to December 2025.
Wednesday, July 16, 2025 – 6:00 PM – 7:30 PM (Virtual)
Who: Parents, caregivers, and family members of a person with DD or other disabilities
Register Here: https://us06web.zoom.us/
Thursday, July 17, 2025 – 5:00 PM – 6:00 PM (Virtual)
Who: People with developmental disabilities and self-advocates with disabilities
Register Here: https://us06web.zoom.us/
Friday, July 18, 2025 – 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM (Virtual)
Who: Community leaders, advocates, professionals who work for community organizations or government agencies, and other District residents
Register Here: https://us06web.zoom.us/
Community Survey
Tell us more about your needs and the best ways to support people with developmental disabilities and their families in DC. The survey will only take 10-15 minutes to complete. The survey question categories are as follows:
- Questions that focus on supporting people with developmental disabilities
- Questions that focus on supporting family members and caregivers
- General questions
- Demographic information
We strongly encourage you to complete this survey!
To complete the survey, please use this link: https://forms.office.com/g/
Para acceder a la encuesta en Español, haga clic aquí: https://forms.office.com/g/
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