Agency Details:

ICON's mission is to broaden public awareness and expand opportunities in the community for people people who have historically been excluded because of disability.

Description:
ICON provides supported employment and community living (drop-in) services. All our services are designed to provide the precise supports each individual needs to become a contributing member of the community, with all the rights and responsibilities such citizenship entails.

ICON has a reputation for progressive service delivery, one it is has earned and sustained through a strong commitment to purpose and to training of its staff.

ICON has continually sought to expand its capacity for delivering the highest quality services. ICON agrees with the framers of the Americans with Disabilities Act that "the Nation's proper goals regarding individuals with disabilities are to assure equality of opportunity, full participation, independent living, and economic self-sufficiency for such individuals [...]

History:
ICON was organized in 1985 by representatives from the five Community Services Boards in Northern Virginia. Its initial mission was to provide training and technical assistance to local service providers to assist them in transitioning from sheltered, congregate facilities to community-based employment services.

The goal is to end the segregation of and discrimination against people with disabilities. We work to achieve our goal both through direct community education efforts and through the constant pursuit of innovative ways of providing community-based services.

Contact person: Dawn Gipson, Director Community Living Services, (phone), (email)

Address:

1240 N. Pitt St., Ste. LL Alexandria, VA 22314 (See a map)

Web Site: http://www.iconservices.org

Directions:

From I 95 Exit Rt 1 N Turn right onto Madison Turn left onto N. Pitt St. 1240 N. Pitt St is located in last block on the left.   Nearest Metro/Subway Stop: Braddock Rd Station,   Walk distance (in minutes): 30-40 min   Nearest Bus Stop: DASH, .5 min minute walk

Last updated on May 12, 2009