DC Developmental Disabilities Council Next Chapter Book Clubs
DC Developmental Disabilities Council
Washington, District of Columbia - District of Columbia County
Source checked
Jun 1, 2026
Washington DC / Northern Virginia
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441 4th Street NW, 729 North, Washington, DC 20001
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Quick answer
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Provider overview
DC DDC Next Chapter Book Clubs give teens and adults a social reading group lead where people with and without disabilities can read together, make friends, and participate at different reading levels.
DC Developmental Disabilities Council is a District agency council focused on advocacy, community resources, and inclusion for people with developmental disabilities.
Quick facts
- Registration
- We did not find this in the public sources we checked
- Contact page
- https://ddc.dc.gov/page/next-chapter-book-clubs
- Phone
- 202-727-8005
- We did not find this in the public sources we checked
- Ages
- Anyone age 16 and over, with and without disabilities, no matter reading or ability level
- Season
- Weekly book clubs when active; schedules and meeting locations should be confirmed
- Cost
- The source does not list a standard fee. Families should confirm current club openings, meeting location, book access, transportation, and whether registration is required.
Location contacts
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The council address is listed for contact; book club meeting locations may vary.
Programs and offerings
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Inclusive Next Chapter Book Clubs
Weekly inclusive book clubs for people age 16 and over with and without disabilities.
- Ages
- Anyone age 16 and over, with and without disabilities, no matter reading or ability level
- Season
- Weekly book clubs when active; schedules and meeting locations should be confirmed
- Schedule
- The page says four to eight members and two volunteer facilitators meet weekly for one hour to read and discuss a book.
- Cost
- The source does not list a standard fee. Families should confirm current club openings, meeting location, book access, transportation, and whether registration is required.
How we checked this listing (1 public source)
Source notes only. They do not evaluate quality, safety, fit, or availability.
Listing check
- Last checked
- Jun 1, 2026
- Why this is listed
- The DC Developmental Disabilities Council's official Next Chapter Book Clubs page says the clubs are inclusive of people with and without disabilities, meet weekly for one hour, are open to anyone age 16 and over regardless of reading or ability level, and publishes council contact information.
- Sources used
- 1 public source
- Location contacts
- 1 public contact found
Program details we found
Inclusive Next Chapter Book Clubs
The DC Developmental Disabilities Council's official Next Chapter Book Clubs page says the clubs are inclusive of people with and without disabilities, meet weekly for one hour, are open to anyone age 16 and over regardless of reading or ability level, and publishes council contact information.
Inclusion and support details
What the provider says: DC DDC says Next Chapter Book Clubs are designed to be inclusive of people with and without disabilities, reading together, making friends, and being part of the community.
Access notes to confirm: Families should confirm current meeting sites, remote or in-person options, reading support, communication needs, caregiver expectations, transportation, restroom access, and whether the group is a comfortable social fit.
What we checked
What we found: The DC Developmental Disabilities Council's official Next Chapter Book Clubs page says the clubs are inclusive of people with and without disabilities, meet weekly for one hour, are open to anyone age 16 and over regardless of reading or ability level, and publishes council contact information.
We avoid ranking, recommending, evaluating quality, or making safety claims. Use the source links and contact the provider before enrolling.
Sources used
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- Government sourceDC Developmental Disabilities Council Next Chapter Book Clubs
Please confirm current details directly before enrolling.
What to confirm
- Openings, deadlines, cost, and cancellation rules.
- Ages, eligibility, forms, and first-visit expectations.
- Support model, staff preparation, supervision, and safety policies.
- Exact location, entrance, parking, equipment, and what to bring.
Questions to ask before you register
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- Do you currently have openings, waitlists, deadlines, or intake steps?
- What ages, support needs, communication needs, mobility needs, or supervision levels can this specific program support?
- What should families know about cost, financial assistance, cancellation rules, forms, and first-visit expectations?
- For sensory-friendly activities: what changes are made to sound, lighting, crowds, timing, quiet space, and re-entry?
- Who should families contact to talk through accommodations before registering?
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Is DC Developmental Disabilities Council Next Chapter Book Clubs reviewed for quality by Inclusive Programs Guide?
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