Washington, D.C.

Here you will find a list of local resources and information compiled by our community. Please note that the information on this list is not necessarily endorsed by Apraxia Kids.

WALK FOR APRAXIA

The Walk for Apraxia is the signature fundraising event for Apraxia Kids. It brings together those touched by apraxia, uniting families and professionals in a community of support. At the heart of the Walk for Apraxia is the celebration of our Apraxia Stars. Each child with apraxia receives a medal in recognition of the hard work that goes into finding their voices. Join us at your local event and discover a network of support!

Apraxia Kids could not host Walk for Apraxia events without our dedicated and passionate volunteers. They organize walks so that our stars can have a special day that is all about them!

If you are interested in being involved, please click here.

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Community Resources

University Speech Clinic

Find out if there is a University Speech-Language-Hearing Clinic near you that serves individuals who have trouble communicating.

American University Learning Services Program
Washington
202-885-3360 or asac@american.edu

Gallaudet University Hearing and Speech Center
Washington
202-651-5328 or guhsc@gallaludet.edu

George Washington University Speech and Hearing Center
Washington
202-994-7360 or shcenter@gwu.edu

Howard University Speech and Hearing Clinic
Washington
HUSLHC@howard.edu

University of the District of Columbia Speech & Hearing Clinic
Washington
202-274-6161 or speechhearing@udc.edu

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Support Services

Learn more about the programs and services that improve the well-being of individuals and families in your area!

Easterseals DC MD VA
Silver Spring
301-588-8700

Dreams for Kids DC
Washington
GFu@Dreamsforkids.org

National Children’s Center Inc.
Washington, Silver Spring
202-722-2300 or info@nccinc.org

Saint John’s Community Services
Washington
202-237-6500

SibStrong
Washington
202-557-1611 or info@sibstrong.org

School Talk, Inc.
Washington
202-907-6887 or info@schooltalkdc.org

DC Partners in Transition
Washington
info@dctransition.org

Chimes District of Columbia
Washington
410-358-6400 or chimesweb@chimes.org

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Speech Therapy/Speech Tablet

Discover available funds in your area that may be used for speech therapy and/or assistive device software for communication.

DC Assistive Technology Program
Washington
202-547-0198 or democenter@uls-dc.org

Disability Rights DC Protection and Advocacy for Assistive Technology (PAAT)
Washington
202-547-0198

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Parent Resources

See parent resources that provide useful information about services that are available in your community and that may benefit different aspects of you and your family’s lives.

Advocates for Justice and Education
Washington
888-327-8060

Parental Readiness and Empowerment Program
Washington
202-662-8600 or PREP@lawyerscommittee.org

Family Ties of DC
Washington
202-448-1450 or info@dcqualitytrust.org

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Insurance

Discover information on ways to navigate the tricky subject of insurance in your state.

DC Health Link
855-532-5465 TTY: 711 or info@dchealthlink.com

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Fun for All

Learn more about the available activities in your community from culture to art, to leisure and sports.

Kids Enjoy Exercise Now (KEEN)
Bethesda
301-770-3200 or info@KEENGrDC.org

Special Olympics District of Columbia
Washington
202-408-2640 or info@specialolympicsdc.org

Smithsonian’s National Zoo Conservation Biology Institute
Washington
202-633-2614 or info@nationalchildrensmuseum.org

National Museum of American History
Washington
202-633-3717 or NMAHVisitorServices@si.edu

National Children’s Museum
Washington
1-202-844-2486 or info@nationalchildrensmuseum.org

International Spy Museum
Washington
202-393-7798 or info@spymuseum.org

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Education & Schooling

Learn about educational opportunities and resources that will promote achievement, educational excellence, and equal access.

D.C. State Board of Education
Washington
202-741-0888 or sboe@dc.gov

District of Columbia Public Schools (DCPS) – The Office of Special Education
Washington
202-442-5885

DC3C
Washington
202-656-2667

 

Homeschooling Resources:

DC Home Educators Association

Office of the State Superintendent of Education

Statewide Homeschool Associations

Sankofa Homeschool Community

JBAB Home Educators

Local Support Groups

Simply Homeschool

DMV Black Homeschoolers

DMV Homeschool Teen Socials

Joint Base Anacostia Bolling (JBAB) Home Educators

Mindful HomeSchoolers

Faith Based – DC Orthodox Homeschoolers

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Early Intervention

Find early intervention services provide supports to babies and young children with developmental delays and disabilities and their families.

Strong Start DC Early Intervention Program (DC EIP)
Washington
202-727-3665 or osse@dc.gov

Early Stages
Washington
202-698-8037 or info@earlystagesdc.org

District Speech
Washington
202-579-4448 or office@districtspeech.com

DC Childcare Connections
Washington
202-829-2500 or osse.dcchildcareconnections@dc.gov

Families First DC
Washington
202-442-6100 or cfsa@dc.gov

Thrive by Five
Washington
202-727-1750 or thrivebyfive@dc.gov

Zero to Three
Washington
202-638-1144

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Advocacy

Know your rights and learn how to advocate for your child.

The National Disability Rights Network
Washington
202-408-9514

The Arc of the District of Columbia
Washington
202-617-3266

DC Developmental Disabilities Council
Washington
202-727-8005 or ddc@dc.gov

Office of Rights and Advocacy
Washington
202-730-1700 or dds@dc.gov

Office of Disability Rights
Washington
202-724-5055 or odr@dc.gov

Department on Disability Services
Washington
202-730-1687 or Emily.ornstein@dc.gov

Quality Trust for Individuals with Disabilities
Washington
202-448-1450 or info@dcqualitytrust.org

National Council on Disability
Washington
202-272-2004 or ncd@ncd.gov

Communication FIRST
Washington
202-556-0573 or info@communicationfirst.org

American Association of People with Disabilities
Washington
202-521-4316 or communications@aapd.com

TASH
Washington
202-817-3264 or info@tash.org

DC’s Children’s Law Center
Washington
202-467-4900

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