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DC's 2025 Employment First Summit

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Wednesday, October 8, 2025
9:00 AM – 3:00 PM
Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Library
901 G Street NW, Washington, DC

Register today:
https://forms.office.com/g/YRXF1Viwkv

This year marks the 4th anniversary of the DC Employment First Summit, and we want you to be part of the celebration. Together, we’ll reflect on our progress, honor the values that guide our work, and showcase the incredible talents that strengthen our community.

What to Expect:
• Free admission
• Resource and networking fair
• Interactive learning sessions
• Opportunities to build connections and create change
• Refreshments provided

Accessibility:
Interpretation will be available in ASL, Spanish, and Amharic. Captions will be provided in English, with AI real-time translation into Spanish and Amharic. To request accommodations, contact Carla McCaskill at [email protected]
or call/text 202-710-3049.

Who should attend?
People with disabilities, family members, advocates, educators, service providers, policymakers, employers, DC government staff, and community leaders are all welcome.

The Summit is hosted by the Employment First Planning Committee, convened by the DC Developmental Disabilities Council (DD Council), with support from community and government partners.

We look forward to celebrating Innovation, Value, and Talent with you.