State Resources - District of Columbia

The resources listed below provide information and referral or direct services to deaf and hard of hearing children in our state.  They will be able to answer your questions about deafness and related information, or refer you to the most appropriate organizations and services in your area.  This is not a comprehensive list, but rather a starting point to help you identify the different types of services available statewide.

ADVOCACY
Advocatess for Justice and Education, Inc.
4201 Georgia Avenue, NW
Washington, DC  20010
202-265-9102 TTY
202-291-2225 Fax
www.AJE-DC.org

SCHOOLS FOR THE DEAF
Kendall Demonstration Elementary School
Gallaudet University
800 Florida Avenue, NE
Washington, DC  20002-3695
TTY/V:  202-651-5031
FAX:  202-651-5101
Web site:  http://clerccenter.gallaudet.edu/kdes/

Model Secondary School for the Deaf
Gallaudet University
800 Florida Avenue, NE
Washington, DC  20002-3695
TTY/V:  202.651.5031
FAX:  202.651.5109
Web site:  http://clerccenter.Gallaudet.edu/mssd/

DEAF-BLIND SERVICES
Helen Keller National Center, Region 3
9320 Annapolis Road, Suite 330
Lanham, MD  20706
TTY:  301-459-5433
V:  301-459-5474
FAX:  301-459-5070
Web site:  http://www.HKNC.org

OFFICE OF SPECIAL EDUCATION
District of Columbia Public Schools
Office of Special Education
825 North Capitol Street, N.E., 6th Floor
Washington, DC  20002
V:  202-724-4800
Web site:  http://dc.gov/DCPS/About+DCPS/Office+Directory/Office+of+Special+Education

VOCATIONAL REHABILITATION
DC Vocational Rehabilitation Agency
D.C. Rehabilitation Service Administration
Department of Human Services
810 First Street, N.E., 9th Floor
Washington, DC  20002
V:  202-442-8663

RESOURCE CENTER ON DEAFNESS
Gallaudet University Regional Center - Southeast Region
Gallaudet University
800 Florida Avenue, NE
Hall Memorial Building S438
Washington, DC  20002-3695
VP/Phone (local) 202-250-2189
VP/Phone (toll free): 866-385-7322
FAX:  202-650-2648
Web site:  http://www.gallaudet.edu/Outreach_Programs/Regional_Centers_/Southeast.html

POST-SECONDARY PROGRAM
Gallaudet University
Admissions
800 Florida Avenue, NE
Washington, DC  20002-3695
TTY:  202-651-5114
V:  202-651-5750
FAX:  202-651-5744
E-mail:  admissions.studentvisits@gallaudet.edu
Web site:  http://admissions.gallaudet.edu

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