This October we celebrate America’s workers with disabilities past and present, during National Disability Employment Awareness Month (NDEAM). The U.S. Department of Labor has announced “The Right Talent, Right Now” as the theme for this year’s NDEAM. “Every day, individuals with disabilities add significant value and talent to our workforce and economy,” said U.S. Secretary of […]
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In Appreciation of Direct Support Professional
This year September 8-14 is nationally recognized as Direct Support Professionals 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. They ensure that people with disabilities have the necessary supports that enable them to live, work, and […]
Didlake Announces Purchase of Second The UPS Store in Northern Virginia
Second Didlake-owned The UPS Store in the region provides training and job opportunities for people with disabilities Didlake Inc., a Virginia-based non-profit that connects people with disabilities to employment, education and opportunities throughout the National Capital region, today announced the purchase of The UPS Store 6631 located at the Center at Innovation, 9994 Sowder Village Square […]
Didlake Sponsors Sensory-Friendly Performance of Annie the Musical on July 27, 2019
Didlake is proud to sponsor a sensory-friendly performance of Annie the musical, performed by the Prince William Little Theatre on Saturday, July 27 at 2:00 p.m. The musical will be held at the Hylton Performing Arts Center, Gregory Family Theater. A small disability community fair will be held before the event in the Didlake grand […]
World Autism Awareness Day 2019
Tuesday, April 2, 2019, marks the twelfth annual World Autism Awareness Day. In 2008, The United Nations General Assembly unanimously declared 2 April as World Autism Awareness Day and April as World Autism Month. In observance of World Autism Awareness Day, the United Nations will hold the “Assistive Technologies, Active Participation” event at their headquarters. […]
This Month We’re Celebrating the Value of a Diverse Workforce — October is National Disability Employment Awareness Month
Employment has the power to change lives. Didlake has helped thousands of people achieve employment success. Through jobs at our contract sites and administrative offices and through our Supported Employment Services in the community, people with disabilities are able to achieve and maintain employment that opens the door to additional opportunities. As a part of America’s workforce, people with […]
Congressman Scott Taylor Visits Sewell’s Point AbilityOne Site
On July 2, 2018, Congressman Scott Taylor, Representative for Virginia’s 2nd Congressional District, met with Didlake employees at our Sewell’s Point AbilityOne® contract site. The site visit was an opportunity for Congressman Taylor to meet our employees, learn more about the AbilityOne Program, and better understand how we support our employees in the day-to-day operation of the site. […]
Donna Hollis Named Didlake’s Chief Executive Officer
The Board of Directors is pleased to announce the appointment of Donna J. Hollis to the position of Chief Executive Officer (CEO), effective February 8, 2018. Since her start at Didlake in 1995, Donna has brought a remarkable dedication to our mission and the people we serve. Donna has served as Acting CEO since April […]
Didlake Partners with Hylton to Provide Sensory Friendly Performance of Oklahoma! on July 22, 2017
Didlake has partnered with the Hylton Performing Arts Center (HPAC) and the Prince William Little Theater (PWLT) to offer a sensory friendly performance of the musical Oklahoma! On Saturday, July 22 at 2:00pm at the Hylton Performing Arts Center in Manassas. This performance is designed to create a performing arts experience that is welcoming to […]
Upcoming Job Fairs – June 7 & 8, 2017
We’re hosting two Job Fairs for positions across Prince William County! Tuesday, June 7, 2017 from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. at the Ferlazzo Building, Dottie Bell Conference Center, 15941 Donald Curtis Drive, Woodbridge, VA, 22191 Wednesday, June 8, 2017 from 10:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. at the Atrium inside of the Ferlazzo Building, 15941 Donald […]
