The Arc of DC News
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2009 Golf Tournament A Huge Sucess
On August 10th, 2009 The Arc of DC received a $10,000 check from The Takoma Station Community Outreach Group (TSCog) at its 9th Annual Charity Golf Tournament at the University of Maryland Golf Course. More than 144 golfers participated in this event and plans are underway for the 2010 event which is scheduled for Monday June 21, 2010 at the University of Maryland and will be our 10th year anniversary as well as the 60th year anniversary of The Arc of DC.

Asking the Right Questions - Guide to DC Council 2010-2011 Budget Hearings. For full info click here or contact TJ Sutcliffe 202/636-2963 with any questions.

Special Education and Youth Transition Focus Group for Parents
The Arc of DC is seeking interested parents of of persons with intellectual disabilities to participate in a focus group on the issue of special education and youth transition policy. To participate, contact TJ Sutcliffe at 202/636-2963.

The Arc of DC Condemns Negative Depiction of People w/Intellectual Disabilities
The Arc of DC announces a local campaign to address the very negative portrayal of an individual with an intellectual disability in the movie "Tropic Thunder." Click here for full announcement.

ADA Title II: State & Local Government Overview
The overview of the ADA Title II addresses the obligations placed on the District of Columbia with regards to protecting qualified individuals with disabilities from discrimination on the basis of disability in accessing services, programs, or activities. Download it here.

MetroAccess Web-Booking Now Available
Registered MetroAccess customers may now use the Internet to book, cancel, or review trips. Visit WMATA online and choose either the standard or the accessible web-booking site. Please use your MetroAccess customer ID number to login. Your password is your 8-digit date of birth. Though you still must make a reservation by 4:30 pm the day prior to taking your trip, you may now schedule or cancel trips 24 hours a day using this web-booking option. For more information, please contact the Office of MetroAccess at 301-562-5360, TTY 301-588-7535, or by email.