News and Updates

Shoot For The Stars “Shoot for the Stars” was the theme for the WV Bureau for Behavioral Health’s Annual Family Conference in Daniels, WV.  There were many invited guests discussing topics ranging from “Self-Advocacy” to “Peer Pressure-Stranger Danger”, and “Transitioning from High School”.  Daily Companions, Inc. spoke on “Customized Employment”. Cathy Lee Irizarry-Barron, CESP (Certified Employment Specialist ...

A new dance studio opened in Hagerstown, MD.  Fresh Academicz teaches the art of Hip Hop dancing, among other types.  Consumers of Daily Companions, Inc. were excited and a little nervous about their visit. They were met by owner and dance instructor Peter Arizmendi.  Peter’s biography on the Fresh Academicz web site is very interesting – ...

Daily Companions employee, Cathy Lee Irizarry-Barron attended the APSE National Conference at Disney Coronado Springs in Florida.  APSE stands for “Association of people Supporting Employment 1st”.  A wide variety of workshops were offered to participants.  Cathy Lee states “I learned a great deal from each of the seminars I attended.  With over 140 different seminars ...

Daily Companions, Inc. would like to say “Congratulations” to the Class of 2018 in the Eastern Panhandle!  This is a great time to be exploring options for employment, vocational training and college. DCI has been awarded a Customized Employment Grant that will allow our professionals to assist individuals who were active in Work Exploration and/or had ...