Manassas, VA – On May 11, Bernie Carpenter celebrated 20 years of employment with Didlake, Inc. Carpenter, the project manager for Didlake’s Opal Business Service Center in Fauquier County, was honored with a barbecue and cake at the location, as well as a number of gifts. Carpenter’s staff presented her with a desk clock in […]
Virginia Governor Recognizes Autism Awareness Month
Manassas, VA –Virginia Governor Bob McDonnell has issued a Certificate of Recognition, proclaiming April 2012 Autism Awareness Month in the Commonwealth of Virginia. The certificate recognizes that in 2011 the Virginia Department of Education identified 11,703 children between the ages of three and 21 with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD). “The statistics are staggering,” says Andrew […]
Groff Endorsed as Positive Behavioral Support Facilitator
Manassas, VA –Patricia Groff, Quality Assurance Manager for Didlake, Inc., Rehabilitation Department, has been endorsed as a Positive Behavioral Support Facilitator. To receive the endorsement, Groff attended regular classes over an eight-month period, completed a practicum that included two Person Centered Plans and a complete PBS Plan and intervention, received 24 hours of mentoring, completed […]
Didlake Self-Advocates Raise Awareness at Virginia Capitol
Manassas, VA – A group of self-advocates from Didlake, Inc. traveled to Richmond for the Coalition for Mentally Disabled Citizens Community for All Rally on January 16. Their mission was to raise the awareness of state senators and delegates of the needs of Virginians with disabilities. A key issue the group lobbied for was a […]
Didlake Recognizes Employees Who Are ‘Best for Didlake’
Manassas, VA – Didlake, Inc. recognized its “Best for Didlake” award winners at the organization’s February board meeting. “Best for Didlake” is awarded to individuals and teams whose daily work exemplifies the mission, vision, values, and goals of Didlake. “I am pleased to recognize these individuals who have made important contributions to our mission,” said […]
Didlake Receives 2011 Champions of Disability Employment Award
Manassas, VA – Didlake, Inc. has received the 2011 Champions of Disability Employment Award from the Virginia Department of Rehabilitative Services for the Didlake’s work in the Greater Hampton Roads region of Virginia. The award was created to recognize individuals and organizations from public, private, and non-profit sectors who have ‘championed’ the employment of people […]
Didlake Receives $1,000 Contribution from Enterprise Holdings Foundation
Manassas, VA – Didlake, Inc. recently received a $1,000 donation from St. Louis-based Enterprise Holdings Foundation. The donation originated from a request by Enterprise employee Olga Lucia Ney, and will be used to further Didlake’s mission to create opportunities for people with disabilities Didlake President and CEO Rex Parr says that Didlake is grateful for […]
2011 Grassroots Self-Advocates
From the CRP Connection 2011 NISH Grassroots Self-Advocates Vienna, VA – Milton Canty from Didlake, Inc. served as a Grassroots Self-Advocate at the NISH 2011 Grassroots Self-Advocacy conference…
Shooting for the Stars Raises More Than $124,000
Manassas, VA – Nonprofit organizations Didlake, Inc. and the Hylton Performing Arts Center raised $124,525 at their joint fundraising event Shooting for the Stars on Sept. 18 and 19. The event, presented by AmSan, comprised a wine reception and dinner, golf tournament, and shooting competition. The event raised funds through sponsorships, ticket sales, raffle items, […]
Didlake Earns Fifth Consecutive CARF Accreditation
Manassas, VA – Didlake, Inc. has earned its fifth consecutive accreditation by the Commission on Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities (CARF) International. CARF awarded the three-year accreditation to Didlake after a rigorous review earlier this year. The review found Didlake’s services met or exceeded stringent CARF standards and resulted in the highest level of accreditation awarded […]
