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Updated Provider Directory

Services

Consumer Direct Care Network is has updated the Provider Directory for Washington DC. This directory works to connect participants (service recipients) with available, local caregivers who can support them to stay independent and healthy in their home and community. To access the directory, click: https://providers.consumerdirectcare.com/ Whether you’re a participant seeking...

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Disability vote & what it means

Announcement

“Vote as if your life depends on it… because it does.” – Justin Dart. This quote not only emphasizes our responsibility to exercise our civil right to vote, it also communicates that securing our rights and freedoms is a continued effort. Preserving the dignity of all people and defining...

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Direct Support Professionals Recognition Week

DSP Appreciation

During Direct Support Professionals Recognition Week, we salute the 4,500,000+ direct support professionals (DSP) who provide the services needed for individuals with disabilities and older adults to maintain independence at home and in the community. This is often challenging work that is not glamorous, recognized, or highly paid. Nevertheless,...

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28th Anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act

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Today marks the 28th Anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). The ADA is legislation that set out to ensure that people with disabilities enjoy equal access in all areas of public life. This includes equal access to jobs, schools, transportation and all places that are open to...

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2018 Care Network DC Brochure

Services

We’re excited to share program updates with you! New for 2018, our program brochure is a quick and easy way to learn more about our services and our commitment to you. Click the link below to view the brochure: Consumer Direct Care Network DC Brochure Consumer Direct Care Network District of...

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Nominate Your Caregiver!

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The Care Network understands how important Direct Support Professionals (DSP) are to helping people maximize their independence in their home and community. Across the nation, dedicated DSPs provide essential caregiving and give individuals the needed support to live the life they want. We invite you to nominate a caregiver...

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ADAPT Fun*Run

Events

SAVE THE DATE!!! Join the ADAPT Community to celebrate our moms and raise funds to fight for health care, Medicaid community services, passage of the Disability Integration Act! Sunday, May 13, 2018, 1 – 4 p.m. Upper Senate Park Washington, DC Learn more here.

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Serving Our Community

Community Outreach

Last Thursday our team volunteered at the DC Capital Food Bank. We sorted donated food items. It was awesome to be able to extend our outreach in the DC community. Tamisha Williams said, “I feel so much gratitude for the gift of giving. I felt good to be there...

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Time Entry and the Daylight Savings Time Change

Announcement

Daylight Savings Time will end this week on Sunday, November 5, at 2:00 am. We want to be sure you are paid accurately for time worked that crosses over the hour of the time change. For instance, if a shift starts on Sunday, November 5 before 2:00 am, but crosses...

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