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PORTCO helps private business
PORTCO, Inc. has also contracted with Discover Media, Sysco Foods, APS, NeighborCare Pharmacy and Dollar Tree. This has led to many packaging contracts. Employees work in PORTCO’s warehouse, packaging magazines..
AbilityOne and PORTCO
The AbilityOne Program has had a positive impact on services offered through PORTCO. Federal contract work performed through AbilityOne set-asides constitutes most of PORTCO’s contract revenue.
PORTCO DRS Vendorship / Medicaid Waiver
PORTCO, Inc was awarded a Department of Rehabilitative Services (DRS) Vendorship and in 2002 a Medicaid Waiver Vendorship to provide employment services to Medicaid Waiver recipients. PORTCO began accepting Medicaid Waiver consumers in early 2003.
Employment Screening Process
The employment screening committee is made up of the ESD (employment services director), HR Manager, ESD Crew Leader or a Site supervisor. All employment applicants are requested to fill out a PORTCO application and submit this application to the HR director.
TASH Association of People With Disabilities
TASH is an international association of people with disabilities, their family members, other advocates, and professionals fighting for a society in which inclusion of all people in all aspects of society is the norm. TASH is an organization of members concerned with human dignity, civil rights, education, and independence for all individuals with disabilities. We have over thirty chapters and members from thirty-four different countries and territories. Since our inception over twenty-five years ago, TASH has gained international acclaim for our uncompromising stand against separatism, stigmatization, abuse and neglect. We actively promote the full inclusion and participation of persons with disabilities in all aspects of life. TASH believes that no one with a disability should be forced to live, work, or learn in a segregated setting; that all individuals deserve the right to direct their own lives. TASH ‘s mission is to eliminate physical and social obstacles that prevent equity, diversity, and quality of life.
Adaptive Clothing & Accessories
Designed especially for the physically challenged, and/or wheelchair users of all ages
Inclusion Daily Express
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ESD Program Description
The Employment Services Division is currently divided into two major components: The Packaging Division and the Mobile Crews Division. These programs provide employment training, support and services to adults in the Hampton Roads area with mild to moderate intellectual disabilities.
PORTCO needs Volunteers!
PORTCO is always looking for partners to help with our mission of helping and assisting the disabled population. If you have a desire to assist in some way, small or large, then please contact us, and we would be more than happy to have you work with us as a volunteer.
