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.
Press Releases
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.
Didlake, Inc. Appoints Joseph M. Diaz as Chief Operating Officer
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE February 10, 2020 For more information, contact: Erika Spalding, Didlake Inc. espalding@didlake.org Manassas, Va. (March 3, 2020) – Didlake Inc., a Virginia-based non-profit providing opportunities for people with disabilities, today announced the appointment of Joseph M. Diaz as Chief Operating Officer. For over 25 years, Mr. Diaz has passionately worked to enrich […]
Didlake Makes a Splash at Manassas Waterpark
Every summer, thousands of area residents flock to pools, beaches and waterparks as a way to beat the heat in the nation’s capital. One of best-known local spots to seek relief is Splashdown Waterpark in Manassas. Last summer, about 25 employees were Didlake clients – young people with disabilities who work at the park as part of Didlake’s Pre-Employment Transition Services (Pre-ETS) Program.
Non-Profit Serving People with Disabilities Launches Document Imaging Business
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE October 8, 2019 For more information, contact: Erika Spalding, Didlake Inc. espalding@didlake.org Non-Profit Serving People with Disabilities Launches Document Imaging Business Manassas, Va. (October 8, 2019) – Didlake Inc., a Virginia-based non-profit that connects people with disabilities to employment, education and inclusive opportunities throughout the National Capital region, today announced the launch of […]
Didlake Awaiting Decision from the National Labor Relations Board
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE | June 11, 2018
Didlake®, a Manassas, Virginia-based nonprofit that creates opportunities that enrich the lives of people with disabilities, is awaiting a decision by the National Labor Relations Board regarding whether a group of employees at the Army National Guard Readiness Center, a site at which the organization provides services on contract, are deemed statutory employees by the NLRB and therefore covered by the National Labor Relations Act.
Director Announced for The Didlake® Autism Center of Excellence
Didlake, Inc. recently promoted Dr. Rachel Payne to lead the Didlake Autism Center of Excellence (ACE), reinforcing its commitment to improving employment outcomes for people with autism spectrum disorder (ASD). The number of students with ASD transitioning from high school continues to rise and so does the need for individualized support. ACE seeks to increase knowledge […]
Didlake Partners with The National Conference Center to Provide Internships for Students with Disabilities
Didlake® is proud to announce a new partnership with The National Conference Center, Loudoun County Public Schools, the Virginia Department for Aging and Rehabilitative Services, and Project SEARCH, to provide a 10 month internship program for students with disabilities in Loudoun County. Didlake, a not-for-profit providing opportunities for people with disabilities in Maryland, Virginia and […]
Community Foundation Donates Manassas Property to Didlake
Manassas, VA—The Manassas-based I.J. and Hilda M. Breeden Foundation has generously donated a plat of land to Didlake, Inc., that expands the organization’s footprint in the city. Two Didlake facilities, including its headquarters, reside at 8641 and 8621 Breeden Avenue. The Breeden Foundation’s gift of 8601 Breeden Avenue, a 1.6-acre tract, abuts the east side […]
Didlake to open The UPS Store in Potomac Town Center
Manassas, VA – Didlake is expanding opportunities for individuals with disabilities by investing in their first franchising model with The UPS Store that is due to open this fall, providing four more jobs for people with disabilities. This opportunity is part of SourceAmerica’s franchise program allowing their network of community-based nonprofits across the country to […]
