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Divon Intervention, Inc.
About
Takahya Everett-Gatlin, M.Ed
Who We Are
Pathways to Independence
Divon Intervention Inc.’s Pathways to Independence Transitional Support & Life Skills Program is a comprehensive 12-month initiative designed to help adults overcome barriers to stability and achieve long-term independence. The program serves individuals experiencing housing instability, poverty, unemployment or underemployment, disability, re-entry challenges, and limited support systems. Through a coordinated model of housing stabilization, case management, life skills education, mentorship, workforce development, and community resource navigation, participants receive individualized support based on their needs and goals. Participants receive assessments, individualized service planning, benefits navigation, housing and employment referrals, transportation coordination, mentorship, goal monitoring, and ongoing case management throughout the full 12 months.
Takahya Everett-Gatlin is an experienced special education professional, entrepreneur, and disability services leader with more than 20 years of experience supporting individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Based in Northern Virginia, she has built her career around helping individuals and families navigate complex service systems while promoting independence, dignity, and meaningful community inclusion.
In addition to leading DIVON Destiny, Takahya is expanding services into consumer-directed service facilitation and companion care, and is also the owner of a non-medical home care agency to broaden support options for individuals and families who need reliable in-home assistance.
Her mission is clear; build services and systems which empower people to live independently, strengthen families, and improve the quality of support available in the community so everyone has the opportunity to thrive..
She is also the founder of DIVON Destiny, an organization focuse on supporting individuals and families as they navigate disability service systems and access person-centered resources. Through her work, Takahya emphasizes practical life skills, structured support systems, and real-world strategies that help individuals maintain stability and increase independence. Her approach combines hands-on experience, regulatory knowledge, and a strong commitment to quality service delivery.