Through its Employment Services program, Didlake connects individuals with disabilities who want to work with businesses that are hiring. With the support of Didlake’s employment specialists, more than 900 people with disabilities currently work in community jobs throughout the Washington, D.C., Baltimore, Md. and Hampton Roads, Va. metropolitan areas. The employment journey of one such […]
November is World Quality Month
Led by the American Society of Quality (ASQ) and ASQExcellence (ASQE) each November, World Quality Month is a celebration of the vital role quality professionals have in achieving excellence through quality and the positive impact quality has made in organizations and communities around the world.
Didlake Earns Eighth CARF Accreditation
Didlake, Inc., recently earned its eighth consecutive accreditation from CARF, an international, independent nonprofit accreditor of health and human service agencies providing rehabilitative services. The accreditation, awarded August 18, is for Didlake’s community and employment services in the areas of job development, community integration and employment planning services.
Didlake Senior Leader Accepted into Lead Virginia
Didlake Vice President of Advocacy and Public Policy Rachel Payne was recently accepted into Lead Virginia, a statewide leadership program that brings together senior leaders from across the commonwealth to discuss emerging trends and embrace shared responsibility for advancing Virginia’s future.
October Marks 75th Annual National Disability Employment Awareness Month
Throughout October, Didlake will join the nation in commemorating the 75th annual National Disability Employment Awareness Month (NDEAM). For Didlake, it’s always about increasing access and opportunity. NDEAM is every day. See how landmark legislations over the years has opened doors for people with disabilities with federal contracts and how you can increase opportunities in the workplace too!
In Appreciation of Direct Support Professionals 2020
This year September 13-19 is National Direct Support Professional Recognition Week. Direct Support Professionals, or DSPs, are people who work as direct care workers, in-home support workers, personal assistants, or attendants that work directly with people with disabilities. These talented and skilled individuals play an integral role in our mission. They build meaningful relationships, provide opportunities […]
Non-Profit Serving People with Disabilities Launches Photo Imaging Service
Didlake Inc., a Virginia-based non-profit that connects people with disabilities to employment, education, and opportunities throughout the National Capital Region, announced the launch of Didlake Photo Imaging at 8472 Kao Circle in Manassas.
Taskforce building food donation network in Prince William County
Prince William County has partnered with Action in the Community Through Service (ACTS), the cities of Manassas and Manassas Park and the Prince William County Community Foundation to establish the Community Feeding Taskforce. In conjunction with other community partners, they will provide long-term feeding operations to residents during the COVID-19 pandemic.
County Works with Community Partners to Create Feeding Taskforce
Born out of the desire to help those in need, Prince William County partnered with Action in the Community Through Service (ACTS), the cities of Manassas and Manassas Park and the Prince William County Community Foundation to establish the Community Feeding Taskforce — a scalable, flexible, long-term feeding operation put in place to make sure Prince William County residents who need food receive it during the COVID-19 pandemic.
World Autism Awareness Day & National Autism Awareness Month 2020
April 2020 represents an excellent opportunity to educate others about autism and issues within the autism community and encourage awareness, understanding, and acceptance. Find ways to celebrate World Autism Awareness Day and Nation Autism Awareness Month.
