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Delaware’s Division of Developmental Disabilities Services Announces Easterseals as New Provider for Self-Directed Care

Delaware Health and Social Services | Newsroom | Date Posted: Thursday, October 14, 2021

DOVER (Oct. 13, 2021) –The Delaware Division of Developmental Disabilities Services (DDDS) announced today that Easterseals of Delaware & Maryland’s Eastern Shore will become the Division’s new “Agency with Choice” Provider, providing self-directed services to individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities and their families. Self-directed supports provide additional flexibility to individuals and families to build […]




DNREC Announces the 2022 Delaware Wetlands Conference

Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control | Division of Climate, Coastal and Energy | Division of Watershed Stewardship | Newsroom | Date Posted: Thursday, October 14, 2021

The 10th Delaware Wetlands Conference presented by the Delaware Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control will be held Tuesday and Wednesday, Feb. 1 and 2, 2022.




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 […]




Governor Carney Issues Statement on Senate Confirmations

Former Governor John Carney (2017-2025) | Newsroom | Office of the Governor | Date Posted: Wednesday, October 13, 2021

DOVER, Del. – Governor John Carney issued the following statement on the Delaware Senate voting to confirm judicial nominations on Wednesday: “I want to thank members of the Delaware Senate for their careful consideration of our nominees,” said Governor Carney. “I’m confident that each has the good judgment and experience necessary to serve on Delaware’s […]




2021 Lt. Governor’s Challenge Winners Announced

Former Lt. Governor Bethany Hall-Long (2017-2025) | Newsroom | Office of the Lieutenant Governor | Date Posted: Wednesday, October 13, 2021

  Behavioral health, emotional well-being, and healthy food initiatives are among the list of unique programs being awarded at the October 20 virtual event. October 12, 2021, Dover, DE — The 2021 Lt. Governor’s Wellness Leadership Challenge has announced seven recipients of this year’s prestigious award. The mission of the annual Lt. Governor’s Challenge is […]







  Category: Newsroom

Delaware’s Division of Developmental Disabilities Services Announces Easterseals as New Provider for Self-Directed Care

Delaware Health and Social Services | Newsroom | Date Posted: Thursday, October 14, 2021

DOVER (Oct. 13, 2021) –The Delaware Division of Developmental Disabilities Services (DDDS) announced today that Easterseals of Delaware & Maryland’s Eastern Shore will become the Division’s new “Agency with Choice” Provider, providing self-directed services to individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities and their families. Self-directed supports provide additional flexibility to individuals and families to build […]




DNREC Announces the 2022 Delaware Wetlands Conference

Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control | Division of Climate, Coastal and Energy | Division of Watershed Stewardship | Newsroom | Date Posted: Thursday, October 14, 2021

The 10th Delaware Wetlands Conference presented by the Delaware Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control will be held Tuesday and Wednesday, Feb. 1 and 2, 2022.




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 […]




Governor Carney Issues Statement on Senate Confirmations

Former Governor John Carney (2017-2025) | Newsroom | Office of the Governor | Date Posted: Wednesday, October 13, 2021

DOVER, Del. – Governor John Carney issued the following statement on the Delaware Senate voting to confirm judicial nominations on Wednesday: “I want to thank members of the Delaware Senate for their careful consideration of our nominees,” said Governor Carney. “I’m confident that each has the good judgment and experience necessary to serve on Delaware’s […]




2021 Lt. Governor’s Challenge Winners Announced

Former Lt. Governor Bethany Hall-Long (2017-2025) | Newsroom | Office of the Lieutenant Governor | Date Posted: Wednesday, October 13, 2021

  Behavioral health, emotional well-being, and healthy food initiatives are among the list of unique programs being awarded at the October 20 virtual event. October 12, 2021, Dover, DE — The 2021 Lt. Governor’s Wellness Leadership Challenge has announced seven recipients of this year’s prestigious award. The mission of the annual Lt. Governor’s Challenge is […]