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AJE is happy to share information about this important event, convened by the

DC Developmental Disabilities Council (DD Council), with the community.

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DC’s 2025 Employment First Summit
Celebrating Innovation, Value, and Talent

Register here:
https://forms.office.com/g/YRXF1Viwkv

Wednesday, October 8, 2025 | 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM
Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Library, 901 G Street NW, Washington, DC 20001

This year marks the 4th anniversary of the DC Employment First Summit, and we invite you to be part of this celebration! Together, we will look back on the progress we’ve made, honor the values that guide our work, and highlight the incredible talents that make our community stronger. Join us for an enlightening and enriching experience where you’ll gain essential skills, access valuable resources, build meaningful connections, and explore ways to celebrate innovation, value, and talent in the workplace.

Who Should Attend?
People with disabilities of all ages, family members, service providers, advocates, educators, policymakers, employers, District government staff, and community leaders.

This FREE Summit will include:

• A vibrant resource and networking fair
• Interactive learning sessions
• Opportunities to make a lasting difference in your community
• Refreshments!

Accessibility:
The event will be primarily in English, with interpretation in ASL, Spanish, and Amharic. Captions will be provided in English, with AI real-time translation into Spanish and Amharic. To request accommodations or language access, contact Carla McCaskill at carla.mccaskill@dc.gov or call/text 202-710-3049.

About the Summit:
The Employment First Summit is hosted by the Employment First Planning Committee, convened by the DC Developmental Disabilities Council (DD Council) with support from government and community partners working toward the vision of Employment First in DC.

We value your feedback:
The registration form includes optional demographic questions to help us ensure our events are inclusive for everyone in our community. All responses are anonymous.

Need help registering?
Contact Kevin Wright at kevin.wright@dc.gov or Alison Whyte at alison.whyte@dc.gov / 202-340-8563 (text/call).

• DC’s 2025 Employment First Summit – Official Flyer (2).pdf