The Arc of DC News
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2011 Golf Tournament Huge Sucess
The 11th annual Takoma Station Community Outreach Group (TSCog) Golf Tournament supporting The Arc of DC was held on June 13, 2011 at the University of Maryland Golf Course. More than 150 golfers turned out to make this event a huge sucess . A check in the amount of $12,500 was presented to the Arc of DC. See the events page for the presentation of the check in support of The Arc of DC.

Asking the Right Questions - Guide to DC Council 2010-2011 Budget Hearings. For full info click here or contact Matt Rosen 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 Matt Rosen at 202/636-2963.

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.