University of Delaware Center for Disabilities Studies

12/05/2025

Jazmin is an 𝗔𝘀𝘀𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗲 𝗧𝗲𝗰𝗵𝗻𝗼𝗹𝗼𝗴𝘆 (𝗔𝗧) 𝗖𝗵𝗮𝗺𝗽𝗶𝗼𝗻, working with the Delaware Assistive Technology Initiative (DATI) to increase the awareness and use of AT. Her most recent assignment was to make a short video about a device from Delaware's AT lending library and how people can use DATI's loan program.

From mobility devices to adaptive keyboards and everything in between, AT helps people learn, work and live more independently and our AT champions help spread the word!

12/03/2025

𝗧𝗼𝗱𝗮𝘆 𝗶𝘀 𝗜𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗻𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝗗𝗮𝘆 𝗼𝗳 𝗣𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗼𝗻𝘀 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝗗𝗶𝘀𝗮𝗯𝗶𝗹𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗲𝘀!

This year’s theme is, “Fostering disability-inclusive societies for advancing social progress,” something we do 365 days a year.

At the Center for Disabilities Studies, this mission is at the heart of everything they do. Through research, community partnerships, advocacy, and inclusive education initiatives, CDS works every day to create a world where people with disabilities can fully participate, lead, and thrive.

Join us in honoring the vision, progress, and leadership of the disability community and those working to ensure that inclusion is not an ideal, but a reality.

12/02/2025

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12/02/2025

GivingTuesday is in full swing! Your gift today helps families create inclusive play for children of all abilities. Together, we can make play possible for every child. 💙

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12/02/2025

Happy ! We’re raising funds to help families create inclusive play for children with physical disabilities. Every gift makes a difference!

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12/01/2025

Tomorrow is ! Join us in making play accessible for children with physical disabilities. Every gift matters—let’s make a difference together!

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11/27/2025

Today, we’re thankful for YOU—our community of supporters who make inclusive opportunities possible. This , let’s keep the spirit of gratitude going by helping families create accessible play for children of all abilities.

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11/21/2025

𝗥𝗲𝗴𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗶𝘀 𝗰𝗹𝗼𝘀𝗲𝗱! Thank you for your support.

Due to an overwhelming interest and reaching maximum venue capacity, registration for the 2026 LIFE Conference is now closed. If you would like to be added to a waitlist (which does not guarantee space available) please send an email to info@lifeconferencede.org. No walk ins will be accepted on the day of the conference. For all those who registered, we look forward to seeing you at what is going to be a fantastic conference!

11/13/2025

The Career and Life Studies (CLSC) and Spectrum Scholars programs hosted an annual homecoming tailgate last week! 🏈

Students, alumni, parents, staff, and friends came together to share food, fun and conversation before the Blue Hens’ exciting homecoming victory.

A special shoutout to our CLSC Alumni Coordinator for making it all happen! 💙💛

11/06/2025

Early bird registration ends tomorrow. Sign up today!

Many students with disabilities can benefit from assistive technology (AT). AT is anything that helps a person learn, communicate, or complete everyday tasks more easily.

Join us for an upcoming session on January 21st at the 2026 LIFE Conference where we’ll share a brand-new resource guide designed to help students, families, and schools ensure learners have the AT they need to succeed!

✅ Learn what state and federal law says about AT in schools
✅ Understand how to identify the AT a student may need
✅ Learn how AT fits into an IEP
✅ Discover how AT supports learning and independence
✅ Make sure AT continues to work well for the student

🎤 You’ll also hear directly from a former student who will share his personal journey using AT — and the positive impact it has had on his education and life.

✨ Empowering students with the right technology can unlock opportunity, independence, and growth. Don’t miss it and Register today at www.lifeconferencede.org

10/31/2025

While today marks the end of Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC) Month, our AAC resources are available 12 months a year!

We have almost 600 communication devices, including low-tech, mid-tech, and high-tech tools, as well as communication apps and software in the Delaware Assistive Technology Initiative (DATI) lending library.

We also have a variety of alternative access technology, including head trackers, and eye trackers, as well as switches, and device accessories to help individuals efficiently use the communication devices they need. Any Delawarean, including professionals who work with Delawareans, can borrow from our library.

For more information, people can contact their local Assistive Technology Resource Center (ATRC):

New Castle: newcastle.atrc@dati.org
Kent/Sussex: kent-sussex.atrc@dati.org

10/30/2025

The Career and Life Studies (CLSC) Program celebrated its 16th annual Disability Mentoring Week (DMW) as part of October being National Disability Employment Awareness Month.

Throughout the week, CLSC students connected with mentors for job shadowing experiences with professionals within their career interests.

These interactions provided valuable information and hands-on experiences. We are grateful to all the mentors who shared not only their time, but their expertise to support our students’ career journeys during DMW Week 2025.