Save the date! The 2024 LIFE Conference will be held in person at Bally's Dover Conference Center on January 24, 2024. Conference registration will open in September. For updates visit: LIFEConferenceDE.org #LIFEConferenceDE2024

Be an #AssistiveTechnology Champion! The Delaware Assistive Technology Initiative (DATI) Univ. of Delaware Center for Disabilities Studies is seeking young adults (ages 18-30) to join our team and learn more about promoting the use of AT. Learn more: cds.udel.edu/opps/assistive…

Today, we are hearing from our Delaware LEND trainees as they share their leadership projects, which address a variety of topics of concern to the Delaware disability community.

CDS's Annie Slease joined advocates and Gov. Carney yesterday for his signing of House Bills 3, 4 & 160, which collectively increase the state's support of Delawareans' mental health. Read more at delawarepublic.org/science-health… Anne Slease Mayor John Carney

Are you 18-22? Do you have experience #AssistiveTechnology? Become an Assistive Technology Champion! Learn how to be an advocate for AT - on social media and beyond. Learn more at: cds.udel.edu/opps/assistive…

Needed: Mentor families to host trainees from the Delaware LEND. Share experiences with trainees to help them learn about the daily life of a family with a child with neurodevelopmental disabilities. Learn more about LEND and this opportunity at: cds.udel.edu/wp-content/upl…

Space remains for self-advocate and family member LEND trainees! Build leadership skills, cultural competence and understanding of family-centered care. Trainees are eligible for a stipend of $11,500. Apply today. Learn more: cds.udel.edu/wp-content/upl…

Register today for our next Lunchtime Learning on 9/28. Annie Slease, our strategic manager of mental health initiatives, discusses the imperative of understanding mental health conditions, early intervention strategies, and treatments. Learn more at cds.udel.edu/imperative

The Delaware LEND is seeking families with at least one child with a neurodevelopmental disability to serve as mentor families for future leaders in disability advocacy. We ask just 15 hours of your time. Families are reimbursed. Learn more at cds.udel.edu/wp-content/upl…

The CDS-housed Delaware Assistive Technology Initiative was out at Newark Community Day sharing assorted assistive technology. Learn more about DATI and how accessible devices support people across the lifespan: cds.udel.edu/at/how-at-can-…

Delaware caregivers: The Enhancing Lifelong Community Supports for the Aging, Individuals with Disabilities, and Their Family Caregivers Task Force wants to hear from you. What are your priorities & concerns? What barriers do you face? Take the survey at forms.gle/NWD5C3kCPcj7Sr…

Join CDS’s Annie Slease on 9/28 at noon as she explains the imperative of understanding mental health conditions, early-intervention strategies, and treatments. Learn more and register for this free Zoom webinar at cds.udel.edu/events/lunchti…

Join CDS’s Annie Slease tomorrow 9/28 at noon as she explains the imperative of understanding mental health conditions, early-intervention strategies, and treatments. Register today for this free Zoom webinar at cds.udel.edu/events/lunchti…

After completing the CDS-administered Career and Life Studies Certificate Advanced program in May, Zach Simpler has come full circle. The Cape Henlopen High School alum now works for the school's athletic department. capegazette.com/article/cape-h…

REGISTER TODAY for the My Life, My Decisions: A Supported Decision-Making Summit to learn about the importance of living a self-determined life: cds.udel.edu/mylife.

REGISTER TODAY for the My Life, My Decisions Summit to learn about the importance of living a self-determined life from self-advocates and national experts: cds.udel.edu/mylife. Virtual attendance options available!

Can't attend the My Life, My Decisions: A Supported Decision-Making Summit in person? No Problem! Register at cds.udel.edu/mylife to attend Part 1 of this Summit through Zoom.

MEET THE PANEL: Join the the My Life, My Decisions Summit on March 7 from 1 to 4 p.m. to hear Delaware self-advocates discuss how they live a self-determined life. Visit cds.udel.edu/mylife to learn more about the panelists and other event activities. Register today!

Delaware educators: This cohort of monthly sessions will cover how to use communication and literacy supports to improve the educational outcomes of students with extensive support needs. Learn more at cds.udel.edu/LiteracyLink

ICYMI: A spotlight on Aliyah Harrison, a member of the NCBS Honor Society. "As a cognitive science major, with minors in disability studies and Africana studies, Harrison hopes to work as a speech therapist for underserved minority communities." udel.edu/udaily/2024/fe…