The Delaware Academy of Medicine and the Delaware Public Health Administration have published the March 2021 issue of the Delaware Journal of Public Health.  This issue focuses on Diversabilty: Thriving with Intellectual and Developmental Disability. The journal is packed with information and references if you wish to do further research. 

College is an Options for Individuals with Disabilities ~ Stepping Up to the Challenge. 

What better month than March to release a video entitled. Why? Because  March is Intellectual Disability (IDD) Awareness Month. This month reminds us to look at the past, examine the present and envision the future we want for people with IDD.  More importantly, it is an opportunity to learn more about intellectual disabilities and how to eliminate the stigma surrounding IDD. 

The Governor’s Advisory Council for Exceptional Citizens (GACEC) is pleased to inform the community about a newly released video  Click Here to watch on YouTube. The video emphasizes that individuals with disabilities can attend college. 

Students with intellectual disabilities and their parents speak out about the college experience in the University of Delaware’s, Center for Disabilities Studies CLSC program.   College fun, parental fears and life skills needed to attend college are discussed. It is very encouraging and uplifting to watch the decisions that students and parents had to make about college.

Delaware Disability Hub www.deldhub.com has a section under Education called Higher Education to get additional information on going to college.  Deldhub is a transition website for youth with disabilities, their parents/caregivers and teachers of special education.

The Governor’s Advisory Council for Exceptional Citizens (GACEC) serves as the review board for policies, procedures and practices related to the delivery of services for all residents in Delaware with exceptionalities or disabilities from birth to death. GACEC also serves as an advisory panel for agencies providing educational services and programs to children through the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA).

For information on how to attend a meeting or about the agency or projects visit the GACEC website or contact the office at 302-739-4553.

Junior Partners in Policymaking

August 9-12, 10 am – 5 pm in Dover, DE

Deadline for applications  JUNE 1, 2021

Space is limited so register early!

A FREE program aimed at helping young adults ages 15-22 both with and without disabilities get involved in disability advocacy at the local, state, and national levels.

Students are taught valuable skills such as creating an Individualized Education Program (IEP) and how to develop public policy. 

Junior Partners in Policymaking is offered every other year since 2005. It was created by the Delaware Developmental Disabilities Council (DDDC). 

For additional information and frequently asked questions CLICK HERE.

Lunch and snacks provided.

Download the Brochure Here.

To submit your application online CLICK HERE.  You can also mail it in or fax it to:

The Delaware Developmental Disabilities Council

Attention: Stefanie Lancaster

Margaret O’Neil Building, Suite 2

410 Federal Street, Dover, DE 19901

Fax: 302-739-2015

The Amazing Race to Adulthood

Promoting Successful Transition Outcomes for All!!

March 30, 2021, from 4 to 6 pm

You MUST Register BEFORE  March 28th

Click Here to Register

• A program booklet, which will list all of the participating service providers, will be sent out to those who have registered beginning on March 23rd.  
• You will also receive an updated event program on March 29th with all of the event directions and Zoom links for the virtual transition fair.

This opportunity will provide information and resources to transitioning youth ages 14-21 years of age with IEP’s, and their families and caregivers to help plan for future employment, education/training, adult living and wellness.

4:00 to 4:30 ~ Keynote Speakers

4:30 to 6:00 ~ Opportunities to attend individual vendor Zoom Rooms to learn about the available resources and support services.  All from the comfort of your home.  

For all preregistered attendees there will be a raffle with door prizes!

For additional information contact

Kathi Stephan: kathleen.stephan@capital.k12.de.us

Kyle Hill: kyle.hill@cr.k12.de.us

L. Christy Betts: lisa.betts@capital.k12.de.us 

The University of Delaware (UD) Center for Disabilities Studies (CDS) will host a webinar to talk about Delaware’s COVID vaccine administration plan, and how people with disabilities can get a vaccine.