University of Delaware Center for Disabilities Studies

04/30/2026

💙💛 Thank you! 💙💛

Your Blue Hen pride was on full display throughout #𝗜𝗛𝗲𝗮𝗿𝘁𝗨𝗗 Giving Day. Thanks to your generosity, we raised almost $2,000 for 𝗨𝗗𝗶𝘀𝗰𝗼𝘃𝗲𝗿.

Because your gift, we’re able to help provide a hands-on kitchen skills workshop led by UD graduate, celebrity chef Dana Herbert as part of our two-week summer learning program for high school students with disabilities, ages 16 to 22.

Didn’t get a chance to donate? 𝗪𝗲’𝗿𝗲 𝘀𝘁𝗶𝗹𝗹 𝗮𝗰𝗰𝗲𝗽𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗴𝗶𝗳𝘁𝘀 𝘁𝗵𝗿𝗼𝘂𝗴𝗵 𝘁𝗵𝗶𝘀 𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴. Please visit https://bit.ly/3QTUTEx to show your support. #𝗕𝗹𝘂𝗲𝗛𝗲𝗻𝘀𝗙𝗼𝗿𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗿

04/29/2026

𝗧𝗵𝗲𝗿𝗲'𝘀 𝘀𝘁𝗶𝗹𝗹 𝘁𝗶𝗺𝗲 𝘁𝗼 𝗵𝗲𝗹𝗽 𝘂𝘀 𝗺𝗲𝗲𝘁 𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗴𝗼𝗮𝗹!

Make a gift for I Heart UD Giving Day and help provide 𝗨𝗗𝗶𝘀𝗰𝗼𝘃𝗲𝗿 students with a hands-on kitchen skills lesson from celebrity chef Dana Herbert.

Visit https://bit.ly/3QTUTEx to make your gift!

04/29/2026

Thank you to everyone who contributed during today's 10 a.m. Donor Challenge. 𝗪𝗲 𝗳𝗶𝗻𝗶𝘀𝗵𝗲𝗱 𝗶𝗻 𝟯𝗿𝗱 𝗽𝗹𝗮𝗰𝗲 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗲𝗮𝗿𝗻𝗲𝗱 𝗮 𝗯𝗼𝗻𝘂𝘀 $𝟮𝟱𝟬!

Missed the challenge? There's still time to show everyone what being a Blue Hen means to you. 💙💛

Visit our project page at https://bit.ly/3QTUTEx to make a gift and support our 𝗨𝗗𝗶𝘀𝗰𝗼𝘃𝗲𝗿 program.

This year’s campaign will help fund a hands-on kitchen skills workshop led by UD grad, celebrity chef Dana Herbert!

Go to https://bit.ly/3QTUTEx and show your 𝗕𝗹𝘂𝗲 𝗛𝗲𝗻 𝗽𝗿𝗶𝗱𝗲 on I Heart UD Giving Day.

04/29/2026

TODAY’S THE DAY!

Join us for the 𝗜 𝗛𝗲𝗮𝗿𝘁 𝗨𝗗 𝗚𝗶𝘃𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗗𝗮𝘆 𝟭𝟬:𝟬𝟬 𝗔𝗠 𝗗𝗼𝗻𝗼𝗿 𝗖𝗵𝗮𝗹𝗹𝗲𝗻𝗴𝗲! The fundraising project that brings in the most donors between 10-11 a.m. will be awarded an additional $1,000.

We’re raising money for a special hands-on kitchen skills program for our UDiscover students led by celebrity chef and UD graduate, Dana Herbert.

UDiscover is one of our Career & Life Studies Certificate (CLSC) program’s transition programs for high school students with disabilities, ages 16 to 22.

Students get a two-week taste of college during the summer, living in the dorms, sitting in on classes, and job shadowing, plus taking part in workshops on goals setting, self-advocacy and career exploration.

Help us give our UDiscover students the opportunity of a lifetime! Click below and show us how much you 💙 UD!

Blue Hens are the Heart of UD!

04/28/2026

💙 𝗜 𝗛𝗲𝗮𝗿𝘁 𝗨𝗗 𝗚𝗶𝘃𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗗𝗮𝘆 𝗶𝘀 𝗷𝘂𝘀𝘁 𝗮 𝗱𝗮𝘆 𝗮𝘄𝗮𝘆! 💛

This year, we're raising money to give this summer’s 𝗨𝗗𝗶𝘀𝗰𝗼𝘃𝗲𝗿 students the chance to learn valuable kitchen skills from celebrity chef Dana Herbert!

The UD grad will return to campus to provide a hands-on training session for participants of UDiscover, an intensive, two-week exploratory and discovery learning opportunity for high school students with disabilities, ages 16 to 22.

We're asking our friends to consider donating 𝘁𝗼𝗺𝗼𝗿𝗿𝗼𝘄 𝗱𝘂𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝟭𝟬:𝟬𝟬 𝗔𝗠 𝗗𝗼𝗻𝗼𝗿 𝗖𝗵𝗮𝗹𝗹𝗲𝗻𝗴𝗲. The fundraising project with the most donors between 10-11 a.m. (EDT) will be awarded $1,000; second place $500; third place $250.

Help us reach our goal! Go to our project page at https://bit.ly/3QTUTEx between 𝟭𝟬-𝟭𝟭 𝗮.𝗺. 𝘁𝗼𝗺𝗼𝗿𝗿𝗼𝘄 and make your donation.

Blue Hens are the Heart of UD!

04/24/2026

Do you 💙 UD?

Why wait for 𝗜 𝗛𝗲𝗮𝗿𝘁 𝗨𝗗 𝗚𝗶𝘃𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗗𝗮𝘆 when you can get a head start?

We’re kicking things off early to help our 𝗨𝗗𝗶𝘀𝗰𝗼𝘃𝗲𝗿 students learn hands-on kitchen skills from celebrity chef and UD graduate Dana Herbert!

Visit https://bit.ly/3QTUTEx to make your donation and get us off to a great start. University of Delaware Alumni

04/22/2026

𝗧𝗼𝗱𝗮𝘆 𝗶𝘀 𝗡𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝗔𝘀𝘀𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗲 𝗧𝗲𝗰𝗵𝗻𝗼𝗹𝗼𝗴𝘆 (𝗔𝗧) 𝗔𝘄𝗮𝗿𝗲𝗻𝗲𝘀𝘀 𝗗𝗮𝘆!

AT Awareness Day recognizes the essential role assistive technology plays in the daily lives of people with disabilities and older adults.

Here at CDS, we have two Assistive Technology Resource Centers (ATRC), one in Newark and one in Milford, staffed by AT and Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC) specialists who work with people to help meet their needs. Our staff offers demonstration and instruction for hundreds of different items in the ATRC and arrange for Delawareans to “test drive” products at home so they can “try before they buy.”

𝗧𝗵𝗮𝗻𝗸 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝘁𝗼 𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗮𝗺𝗮𝘇𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘀𝘁𝗮𝗳𝗳!

04/20/2026

Did you know that you can help high school students with disabilities learn important kitchen skills?

Every year on 𝗜 𝗛𝗲𝗮𝗿𝘁 𝗨𝗗 𝗚𝗶𝘃𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗗𝗮𝘆, Blue Hens come together to show the world what’s possible when we give from the heart.

This year, your donations will provide a hands-on kitchen skills class for our 𝗨𝗗𝗶𝘀𝗰𝗼𝘃𝗲𝗿 students led by celebrity chef and UD graduate, 𝗗𝗮𝗻𝗮 𝗛𝗲𝗿𝗯𝗲𝗿𝘁!

Click the link below to become a champion and help us raise money when giving begins on Friday April 24!

Embrace that Blue Hen pride and join us in supporting 𝗨𝗗𝗶𝘀𝗰𝗼𝘃𝗲𝗿!
https://givingday.udel.edu/giving-day/112282/department/119192

04/16/2026

The 𝗙𝗮𝗺𝗶𝗹𝘆 𝗦𝗛𝗔𝗗𝗘 𝗟𝗲𝗮𝗱𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗵𝗶𝗽 𝗡𝗲𝘁𝘄𝗼𝗿𝗸 (𝗙𝗦𝗟𝗡) is looking for YOU!

The FSLN is a group of parents and caregivers of children and youth with special health care needs that work to ensure families remain central to the systems that serve children and youth in Delaware.

𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗳𝗶𝗿𝘀𝘁 𝗖𝗢𝗥𝗘 𝗺𝗲𝗲𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗶𝘀 𝗙𝗿𝗶𝗱𝗮𝘆, 𝗔𝗽𝗿𝗶𝗹 𝟮𝟰, 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲 · 𝟵:𝟯𝟬-𝟭𝟭 𝗮.𝗺.

Complete the FSLN interest form (https://bit.ly/4t4X7yJ ) or email the Family SHADE team at familyshade@udel.edu today!

04/16/2026

Did you ever stop to think about how many things you use everyday can be considered assistive technology for people needing a little extra help? AT is everywhere!

Mainstream Assistive Technology that facilitates independence can include:
• Smartphones
• GPS Navigation
• Closed captions
• Smart home systems including sensors
• Smart watches
• Noise-canceling headphones
• Apps for organization and reminders
• Tablets with built-in accessibility features

Technology designed for everyone often becomes life-changing for someone.

assistive technology. everywhere. everyone.



Image Description: A banner at the top reads: “NATIONAL AT AWARENESS DAY | APRIL 22 2026.” A modern smart thermostat, displaying the temperature set to 72 degrees. In the background, a fireplace glows warmly. The ATAP logo appears in the lower right corner. At the bottom, bold text reads: “assistive technology. everywhere. everyone.”

04/13/2026

With April being Autism Acceptance Month, it’s a perfect time to register for a Practice Traffic Stop event to help autistic drivers and passengers build confidence, reduce anxiety, and create positive interactions with law enforcement.

This supportive, low-pressure experience helps participants understand what to expect during a traffic stop and practice communication with police officers in a safe environment.

The Delaware Network for Excellence in Autism (DNEA) will conduct the event in partnership the Delaware Natural Resources Police, Delaware State Parks, and New Castle City Police Department.

The 𝗙𝗥𝗘𝗘 event, available to Delaware residents, is scheduled for 𝗠𝗮𝘆 𝟮𝟭, 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲 at 𝗟𝘂𝗺𝘀 𝗣𝗼𝗻𝗱 𝗦𝘁𝗮𝘁𝗲 𝗣𝗮𝗿𝗸 from 3-7 p.m. The event will take place 𝗿𝗮𝗶𝗻 𝗼𝗿 𝘀𝗵𝗶𝗻𝗲.

Spots are limited, so register today! https://bit.ly/4kUHxD5

04/10/2026

What Counts as Assistive Technology? It’s More Than You Think!

Assistive Technology Includes:
• Mobility devices (wheelchairs, walkers, prosthetics)
• Hearing aids and cochlear implants
• Speech-generating devices
• Screen readers and magnification software
• Smartphones with accessibility features
• Smart home devices that include voice assistants like Alexa and Siri
• Remote monitoring systems
• Vehicle modifications
• Audiobooks and digital textbooks

If it increases independence - IT IS ASSISTIVE TECHNOLOGY!

assistive technology. everywhere. everyone.



Image Description: Color promotional image for National AT Awareness Day. A banner at the top reads: “NATIONAL AT AWARENESS DAY | APRIL 22 2026.” In the main image, a young child with curly hair sits next to her caregiver while another adult gently places a hearing aid in the child’s ear. The caregiver looks at the child with a supportive smile. The ATAP logo appears in the lower left corner. At the bottom, bold text reads: “assistive technology. everywhere. everyone.”