Skip to navigation TOGGLE FONT SIZE OUR HISTORY We are passionately committed to our mission to create opportunities that enrich the lives of people with disabilities. Opportunities for Education | 1965 – 1974 Over 50 years ago, a handful of people in Manassas, Virginia saw things differently. They passionately believed that all people deserved access to opportunities for growth, especially education. Committed to this belief, they created the Didlake School to provide opportunities for children with disabilities to learn and develop their full potential. Soon, other communities across the United States also began to see things differently, and in 1975 the U.S. Congress passed the Education for All Handicapped Children Act (PL 94-142), making special education available at all public schools. Opportunities for Employment | 1975 – 1985 Once the Education for All Handicapped Children Act was in place, the Didlake School pivoted and became the Didlake Occupational Center to provide employment opportunities for 16 former students who were now beyond school age. We launched a mailing business which offered jobs for people with disabilities in a supportive work environment. For individuals who were interested in competitive employment in their community, we offered employment services to help them achieve employment success. Opportunities for Enrichment | 1986 – Today Now expanding well beyond Manassas, Virginia, Didlake creates opportunities that enrich the lives of people with disabilities throughout Maryland and Virginia. We are a top producer in the AbilityOne® Program providing employment opportunities across more than 35 federal contracts in Maryland, Pennsylvania, Virginia, and Washington D.C. ABOUT US Our History Our Commitment to Quality & Exceptional Service Executive Leadership Affiliations & Memberships Corporate Credentials & Licensing Community Outreach and Partnerships Integrity: Our Whistleblower Policy Blog Didlake in the News News Press Releases Newsletter Signup Contact Us OUR SERVICES OUR PROGRAMS SUPPORT OUR MISSION CAREERS AT DIDLAKE SUBSCRIBE FOR EMAIL UPDATES Please enter your information below to receive to our quarterly email newsletter. First Name* Last Name* Email* SUBMIT YOU CAN HELP CREATE OPPORTUNITIES TOO DISCOVER WHAT YOU CAN DO (703) 361-4195 (866) 361-4195 (Toll Free) (703)-369-7141 ask@didlake.org Support Our Mission WAI Level A Compliant Employment Services Program for People with Disabilities Didlake Supported Employment Services Pre-Employment Transition Services for High School Students Transitioning from High School to the Workforce Our Employment Services Team Day Support Program The Community Engagement Program The Group Day Program Volunteerism — A Day Support Activity Tour Our Program Locations Eligibility | Funding & Payment Options How We Work With You Business Services for Government Didlake Core Capabilities – NAICS & NIGP Expert Knowledge & Exceptional Quality Business Services Didlake Document Imaging Didlake Photo Imaging The UPS Store 6631 at Center at Innovation The UPS Store 6656 at Stonebridge at Potomac Town Center About Us Affiliations & Memberships Blog Community Outreach and Partnerships Contact Us Corporate Credentials & Licensing Didlake in the News Integrity: Our Whistleblower Policy News Our Commitment to Quality & Exceptional Service Our History Press Releases Newsletter Signup Careers at Didlake Apply for a Job Disability Documentation Requirements Reasonable Accommodations We Invest in Our People AbilityOne® Program Jobs Support Our Mission We Create Opportunities Support Didlake ©2021 Didlake Inc. – All Rights Reserved. Privacy Policy. Website Design by Outer Banks Media