Author Archive: Ian Paregol

March 21 – Today’s Day Services Meeting is canceled due to snow and the Residential Committee meeting will be held on March 30th, not March 23rd.

On Wednesday, January 24th, the DC Coalition of Disability Service Providers held its 2nd Annual Legislative Breakfast at the Occidental Grill.  Provider members were joined by Councilmembers Brianne Nadeau, Robert White, Jr., Brandon Todd and Elissa Silverman, as well as legislative aides to CMs David Grosso and Anita Bonds.  At…
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As the 2017 year winds down, we want to take this opportunity to welcome our newest Provider Member, Phase II Academy, and our newest Associate Member, Philadelphia Insurance.  Both organizations have joined the DC Coalition for 2018. Phase II Academy, led by CEO Sherry Fenner, provides day services in the…
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Just minutes after a Rally and Press Conference outside of the US Senate, GOP leadership has decided to postpone its pursuit of the Graham-Cassidy health care bill designed to repeal the ACA.  With three confirmed votes against the bill (Sens. Paul, McCain and Collins) and another “no” vote on the horizon…
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2017 DSP Conference Agenda.9.14.17 The DC Coalition’s Direct Support Conference at Gallaudet University that will be held on Thursday, September 14th is sold out.  Thank you to our Presenting co-Sponsors: The Insurance Exchange, The DC Department on Disability Services and Quality Trust.  In addition, we could not have made this event…
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The DC Coalition of Disability Service Providers extends its heartfelt appreciation to all of the District’s devoted direct support professionals. The week of September 10-16th is DSP Appreciation Week.  With your faithful assistance, persons impacted by intellectual and developmental disabilities are part of the community, live lives of their choosing…
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March 23, 2017 – Developmental Disability Awareness Reception at the Hyatt was big hit. Thank you everyone who purchased signature cocktails to help support our Project Action fundraiser. Special thanks to Miatta Thomas and Yeaty Kponou of Wholistic who helped to organize a wonderful event. Thanks also goes to Miatta…
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In lieu of Finance and Legislative committee meetings for February, we are preparing some additional survey materials for Coalition members.  As a result we will be holding the next Finance Committee Meeting will be on Friday, March 3rd and the next Legislative Committee Meeting will be on Friday, March 17th. …
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On Friday, January 27th, the DC Coalition of Disability Services Providers welcomed members of the DC Council and their legislative staff to a breakfast at the Occidental Grill across from the Wilson Building. Special thanks to DC Councilmember Brianne Nadeau – the new Chair of the DC Council Human Services…
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The DC Coalition has taken up office space at 64 New York Ave, NE in Washington, DC, alongside one of our exceptional providers, RCM of Washington.  “Strategically, a consistent presence and a formal business address in DC – very near the DC Council, DDS, DHCF and DOH – makes a great deal of sense for…
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