On June 13, a graduation was celebrated in Manassas that was not an ordinary commencement. Seven students with disabilities graduated from the Project SEARCH program hosted by Novant Health Prince William Medical Center after completing a one-year internship program that prepared them for employment in the community. The 2014 graduates were Janyace Jones, Dorothy Jordan, […]
First Project SEARCH Class in Portsmouth Graduates
Graduates of the Portsmouth Project SEARCH program appear with representatives of the project partners. On June 6, Mayor of the City of Portsmouth, Va., Kenneth Wright, joined Didlake, Inc., the Virginia Department for Aging and Rehabilitative Services (DARS), Virginia Commonwealth University (VCU), Bon Secours Maryview Medical Center, and Southeastern Cooperative Educational Programs (SECEP) to celebrate […]
New Partnership Creates Opportunities for People with Disabilities
Manassas, VA – Didlake welcomed a new partnership on Dec. 6 with a ribbon-cutting event at Didlake’s Opal Business Service Center in Fauquier County, Va. The partnership will provide opportunities for people with disabilities to work on a contract for one of the nation’s largest private labeling companies. Under the new arrangements, Didlake employees will […]
Didlake Awarded CIMS-GB Certification
Manassas, VA – Didlake has been awarded CIMS-GB Certification with honors. CIMS is a cleaning industry standard adopted by ISSA—The Worldwide Cleaning Industry Association. The certification was presented to Didlake’s Operations Manager Betty Williams at ISSA’s recent conference in Las Vegas. The Cleaning Industry Management Standard (CIMS) certification is a rigorous program that sets a […]
Didlake Adds 32 Jobs with New Contract At BWI Airport
Manassas, VA – Didlake began Fiscal Year 2014 creating new opportunities for people with disabilities by adding 32 full-time positions for Maryland residents with two new contract milestones: the organization’s first state use contract and its first grounds maintenance contract outside of the Greater Hampton Roads region. On October 1, Didlake began implementation of a […]
Didlake Provides Support to Furloughed Employees
Manassas, VA – The current federal government shutdown has impacted Didlake, Inc., as 116 of the organization’s employees at six government contract locations are unable to work due to furloughs. Didlake is supporting these employees who have been out of work by placing them on administrative leave for time spent on furlough during the most […]
Two Didlake Employees Receive Master’s Degrees
Manassas, VA – Two Didlake employees recently earned master’s degrees in their respective fields. Rehabilitation program manager Emily Gebhart, and employment specialist Kandace Jones finished coursework for their degrees at the end of the spring semester. “It’s a rare occurrence and a source of great pride when one of our staff achieves a master’s degree. […]
‘Best for Didlake’ Award Winners Announced
Manassas, VA – Didlake, Inc. recognized its “Best for Didlake” award winners at the organization’s December board meeting. “Best for Didlake” is awarded to individuals and teams whose daily work exemplifies the mission, vision, values, and goals of Didlake. “These employees are dedicated to creating opportunities that enrich the lives of people with disabilities,” said […]
Didlake’s Lana Rauser Receives DRS Award
Manassas, VA – Lana Rauser, an employment specialist with Didlake, Inc., has received a Champion in Making a Difference Award from the Winchester, Va., office of the Department of Rehabilitative Services. Rauser received the award because of her “commitment to assisting and empowering people with disabilities.” As an employment specialist, Rauser helps businesses place and […]
Didlake Receives Virginia Rehabilitation Association Award for iPod Touch Pilot Program
Manassas, VA – Didlake has received the Virginia Rehabilitation Association’s Norman C. Hammond Award for its pilot project using iPod Touch technology. The program put iPod Touch devices in the hands of people with disabilities to help prepare them for job interviews and as a training tool on the job. The four Didlake employees recognized […]
