Our Mission
We are a private non-profit organization that assists DC residents with significant disabilities to live independently in their homes and in their communities.
Our Services
Information and Referral
DCCIL provides disability-specific information and referral to ensure people with disabilities have access to information needed to achieve or maintain independence in their communities.
Independent Living
DCCIL provides disability-specific information and referral to ensure people with disabilities have access to information needed to achieve or maintain independence in their communities.
Peer Counseling
DCCIL preserves its integrity as a grassroots organization by implementing peer support to achieve objectives set by the disability community itself.
Individuals & Systems Advocacy
DCCIL advocates for improved accessibility, and assists people transitioning from nursing homes to independent living in their communities. DCCIL staff advocate on an individual and system-wide basis to ensure the civil and human rights of people with disabilities.
Transition Services
DCCIL assists individuals with significant disabilities who live in nursing homes and other institutions to transition to community-based residences.
How Can You Help?
DCCIL advocates for improved accessibility, and assists people transitioning from nursing homes to independent living in their communities. DCCIL staff advocate on an individual and system-wide basis to ensure the civil and human rights of people with disabilities.
DCCIL advocates for improved accessibility, and assists people transitioning from nursing homes to independent living in their communities. DCCIL staff advocate on an individual and system-wide basis to ensure the civil and human rights of people with disabilities. DCCIL advocates for improved accessibility, and assists people transitioning from nursing homes to independent living in their communities. DCCIL staff advocate on an individual and system-wide basis to ensure the civil and human rights of people with disabilities.
Resources
Website Resources
Housing Resources
Transportation Resources
Transition Resources
Frequently Asked Questions
Main Office
2600 12th Street, NE.
Washington, DC 20018
Phone: 202.388.0033
Fax: 202.398.3018
SE Satellite
840 Chesapeake Street, SE.
Washington, DC 20032
Phone: 202.889.5802
Fax: 202.889.1155
