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SERVICE PROVIDER INTERVIEWS Didlake, Inc.
Didlake, Inc. is a company providing supported employment and
vocational training to individuals with disabilities seeking jobs in the
northern Supported employment is also offered, where a counselor or job coach will accompany the employee to assist with training to go into a specific job. Didlake also provides administrative and support jobs with the Federal Government.
Didlake serves 800 people throughout the metropolitan area, of
which 32 reside in Independence
Empowerment Center, Inc. Center for Independent Living
Independence Empowerment Center, Inc. (IEC) is an organization that
provides a variety of services to people with disabilities.
Although it is located in Through it’s TAPLOAN program, IEC assists individuals who are deaf or hard of hearing by allowing these people to borrow TTYs and other AT equipment, to try before purchasing. IEC provides assistance in finding personal assistants for people with physical disabilities. Their Benefits Planning, Assistance and Outreach Program educates people about Work Incentives and helps with their return to the workforce. IEC also assists people in finding funds for home modifications.
IEC has been in business for 5 ½ years and currently serves 10
citizens in EXHIBIT B The Workplace The Workplace is a center providing computer and Internet access, fax capabilities and assistance in resume preparation for people with disabilities. Independent counselors and counselors from the Department of Rehabilitative Services (DRS) work with clients on job readiness, career counseling and mentoring. The Workplace has been in business in Warrenton since April 2000. It is currently serving 10 Fauquier Citizens, and provides outreach office space 2 days per month to IEC staff (see above). The Workplace works in close conjunction with DRS and IEC. Convaless/The Plains Pharmacy Convaless is a home medical equipment/service company. Convaless provides home medical equipment and supplies, respiratory equipment and services, infusion therapy and services, as well as pharmaceutical services.
Convaless is located next door to it’s sister company, The Plains
Pharmacy, on Main Street, in The Plains, Virginia.
The businesses have been in operation for 36 years at the same
location. Convaless/The
Plains Pharmacy offers all major brands of medical equipment, including
wheelchairs, shower and bath aids and offers experienced staff capable of
fitting equipment to customers’ needs.
Convaless/The Plains Pharmacy serves approximately 200 EXHIBIT B |