Who We Are
Iya Homes & Community Solutions, LLC (IHCS), a Developmental Disability Administration (DDA) Homes and Community Based Services Medicaid Waiver provider, was created on November 15, 2018, with earnest intents to provide essential and ethical supports for people who have been psychologically diagnosed and are living with intellectual disabilities. IHCS is supported by licensed professionals with extensive Habilitative, Clinical, and Medical experiences, working with people in the Human Service field with the aim of establishing a legacy of excellence and reference within the District of Columbia and Maryland. Our main goal is to optimize the quality of life of people with Intellectual and/or Developmental Disability (I/DD) and their families to their highest potential.
About Our Owners
Iya Homes & Community Solutions, LLC’s managing owner is Cheick O. Diakite. He can be reached with the following contact information:
- Phone: (240) 645-9583
- Address:
80 M Street, SE Washington DC 20002 - Email: info@iyahomes.com
Cheick O. Diakite holds two Bachelor’s Degrees (Political Science and French) and a minor in Psychology and Diplomacy, with certifications in the following: Person-Centered Planning for people with Developmental Disabilities; Level 1 Investigator; CPR; First Aid.
Mr. Diakite has been providing supportive and habilitative services for persons with IDD for over the past 10 years by meeting their spiritual, physical, functional, emotional, and environmental needs with the utmost professionalism. His roles range from a Direct Support Professional, House Manager, Residential Coordinator, QIDP, Quality Assurance Specialist, Incident Management Coordinator, and Program Director. Cheick Diakite is keenly familiar with all of DDS policies, procedures, and expected standards. He has successfully coordinated and managed caseloads of 30+ persons diagnosed with various Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities, facilitated weekly team meetings, annual ISP meetings, and various case conferences, as the agency’s liaison with the Department on Disability Services.
Our Mission Statement
Our mission is to empower people with disabilities to increase their independence through innovative, high-quality person-centered support services, choice, and opportunity to lead meaningful and productive lives as vital members of their respective families, schools, workplaces, and communities.
Our Vision Statement
Iya Homes & Community Solutions, LLC will be the DDA Homes and Community Based Services (HCBS) Medicaid Waiver provider of reference in advancing person-centered thinking philosophy via service provision that promotes positive control and self-direction of people’s own lives. We envision an integrated community in which people with disabilities are valued and effectively participate in all aspects of society.
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