October is National Disability Employment Awareness Month
Governor's Advisory Council for Exceptional Citizens | Newsroom | Date Posted: Wednesday, October 13, 2021
The U.S. Department of Labor, Office of Disability Employment Policy says that “The theme for NDEAM 2021 is ‘America’s Recovery: Powered by Inclusion,’ reflects the importance of ensuring that people with disabilities have full access to employment and community involvement during the national recovery from COVID-19 pandemic. NDEAM is observed each October to commemorate the […]
Retired Director of GACEC Receives Lifetime Achievement Award
Governor's Advisory Council for Exceptional Citizens | Newsroom | Date Posted: Sunday, October 10, 2021
Wendy Strauss retired Executive Director of the Governor’s Advisory Council for Exceptional Citizens (GACEC) was honored by the State Council for Persons with Disabilities (SCPD) with their Lifetime Achievement Award for her twenty-three years of dedication to the disability community. Wendy worked on numerous pieces of legislation with the Council and other disability advocates that […]
Disability Awareness Month Poster Contest CANCELLED for 2021
Governor's Advisory Council for Exceptional Citizens | Date Posted: Wednesday, September 22, 2021
The Governor’s Advisory Council for Exceptional Citizens (GACEC) regrets that we are unable to hold the annual poster contest as part of October’s Disability History and Awareness Month this year. This popular annual event challenges art students from schools across the State of Delaware with a theme to create disabilty awareness. We look forward to […]
COVID Vaccine Locations, Testing, In-Home and School-Based Testing
Governor's Advisory Council for Exceptional Citizens | Newsroom | Date Posted: Thursday, July 22, 2021
The Department of Health and Social Services established a number of COVID-19 test sites throughout the state. If you have the following symptoms you may want to get checked for COVID-19: symptoms ranging from mild to severe, including fever/chills, cough, fatigue, shortness of breath, new loss of taste or smell, sore throat, congestion, headache, nausea or vomiting, and diarrhea.
FREE Medical, Eye and Dental Care
Governor's Advisory Council for Exceptional Citizens | Newsroom | Date Posted: Thursday, July 15, 2021
This event is first-come, first-served. Clinic hours at each location are 8:00 to 4:00 pm daily. No appointments are necessary. All services will be offered at three Dover Elementary Schools: North Dover, South Dover and Towne Point. For more information call 302-399-8838
