The directory lists services available in the Washington, D.C. area for persons with mental, physical, or emotional handicaps or with special health conditions. An index by handicapping condition and an index by services offered precede the listing of facilities in the District of Columbia, Maryland (Montgomery and Prince George's Counties), and Virginia (Arlington and Fairfax Counties, and the cities of Alexandria and Falls Church). Information concerning each facility listed includes (where applicable): address, telephone, hours, director, type of staff, private or public, fees, area served, capactiy, admission procedure, transportation, persons served, and description of program or services. Appendixes include lists of: libraries; Maryland and Virginia facilities outside the metropolitan area commonly used by area residents; parent, professional, and youth groups related to various handicaps; national sources of information; and U.S. government facilities. (KW)