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𝗝𝗼𝗶𝗻 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗗𝗡𝗘𝗔 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗮 𝗳𝗿𝗲𝗲 𝘄𝗼𝗿𝗸𝘀𝗵𝗼𝗽 𝘀𝗲𝗿𝗶𝗲𝘀 𝗼𝗻 𝗲𝘃𝗶𝗱𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲-𝗯𝗮𝘀𝗲𝗱 𝗽𝗿𝗮𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗰𝗲𝘀.The Delaware Network for Excellence in Autism (DNEA...
02/03/2026

𝗝𝗼𝗶𝗻 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗗𝗡𝗘𝗔 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗮 𝗳𝗿𝗲𝗲 𝘄𝗼𝗿𝗸𝘀𝗵𝗼𝗽 𝘀𝗲𝗿𝗶𝗲𝘀 𝗼𝗻 𝗲𝘃𝗶𝗱𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲-𝗯𝗮𝘀𝗲𝗱 𝗽𝗿𝗮𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗰𝗲𝘀.

The Delaware Network for Excellence in Autism (DNEA) will host a day-long workshop on autism and practices that can be used to support people with autism. The morning session will include content about disability-friendly language, the history of core characteristics of autism and general tips and considerations when supporting people with autism.

The afternoon session will provide an overview of evidence-based practices that are most effective when supporting individuals with autism including prompting, reinforcement and visual supports.

This event is 𝗙𝗥𝗘𝗘 and open to the public, though registration is required. The training will be held in room 132 at the CDS offices on Wyoming Road. Attendees may opt to join virtually, via Zoom.

To learn more and to register, visit https://tinyurl.com/ywc5a6nt

Officially unveiled in August 2025, Delaware’s 𝗕𝗹𝘂𝗲 𝗘𝗻𝘃𝗲𝗹𝗼𝗽𝗲 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗴𝗿𝗮𝗺 may soon become part of state law.The blue envelope...
01/31/2026

Officially unveiled in August 2025, Delaware’s 𝗕𝗹𝘂𝗲 𝗘𝗻𝘃𝗲𝗹𝗼𝗽𝗲 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗴𝗿𝗮𝗺 may soon become part of state law.

The blue envelope is kept in a vehicle’s glove compartment and holds important documents such as a driver’s license, registration, insurance card, and relevant health or emergency information. Its blue color serves as a visual cue to law enforcement that a driver or passenger may have a disability and may not respond in a typical manner.

This program is a partnership among CDS, the Delaware State Police, the Delaware Association of Chiefs of Police, the Office of Highway Safety and the Delaware Division of Motor Vehicles.

If passed, House Bill 277 would require Blue Envelopes to be made available to anyone upon request.

Learn more at http://bit.ly/3Z9qNOo

CDS associate director Dr. Sarah Mallory moderated a LIFE Conference session called “Expanding Decision-Making Options f...
01/21/2026

CDS associate director Dr. Sarah Mallory moderated a LIFE Conference session called “Expanding Decision-Making Options for Individuals with Disabilities: Delaware’s Legal Support Choices.” Joining her were Ashley Clark, CDS health promotion implementation coach, self and family advocates, and representatives from Community Legal Aid Society, Inc. - CLASI.

Attendees at this year’s LIFE Conference have the opportunity to learn about different assistive technology devices than...
01/21/2026

Attendees at this year’s LIFE Conference have the opportunity to learn about different assistive technology devices thanks to our representatives from the Delaware Assistive Technology Initiative (DATI).

CDS’s Dr. Beth Mineo, center director, Hannah Mennella, augmentative and alternative communication (AAC) specialist and ...
01/21/2026

CDS’s Dr. Beth Mineo, center director, Hannah Mennella, augmentative and alternative communication (AAC) specialist and Amy Lane, administrative specialist led the session “Assistive Technology Access and Use in Schools” at today’s LIFE Conference. They discussed laws relating to providing AT to Delaware students and how to help navigate getting students what they need.

LIFE Conference participants are stopping by to learn about our transition services for students with disabilities inclu...
01/21/2026

LIFE Conference participants are stopping by to learn about our transition services for students with disabilities including Spectrum Scholars and CLSC (Career & Life Studies Certificate (CLSC) Program).

Representatives from our Health & Wellness Unit and the Delaware Network for Excellence in Autism (DNEA) talk with peopl...
01/21/2026

Representatives from our Health & Wellness Unit and the Delaware Network for Excellence in Autism (DNEA) talk with people at the 2026 LIFE Conference.

01/16/2026

Here’s the latest project from 𝗔𝘀𝘀𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗲 𝗧𝗲𝗰𝗵𝗻𝗼𝗹𝗼𝗴𝘆 (𝗔𝗧) 𝗖𝗵𝗮𝗺𝗽𝗶𝗼𝗻, Jazmin! Her assignment this month was to “make a light-tech AT device, share about the process and explain what it does.
Enjoy the video and remember, AT doesn’t have to be expensive to be impactful.

𝗥𝗘𝗚𝗜𝗦𝗧𝗘𝗥 𝗧𝗢𝗗𝗔𝗬!Join the Delaware Network for Excellence in Autism (DNEA) for a day-long workshop to learn more about aut...
01/08/2026

𝗥𝗘𝗚𝗜𝗦𝗧𝗘𝗥 𝗧𝗢𝗗𝗔𝗬!

Join the Delaware Network for Excellence in Autism (DNEA) for a day-long workshop to learn more about autism and the practices that can be used to support people with autism.

The event is 𝗙𝗥𝗘𝗘 (but registration is required) and is open to Delaware professionals and community members.

𝗪𝗛𝗔𝗧: Evidence-based Workshop Series: Introductory Practices

𝗪𝗛𝗘𝗡: Thursday February 26, 2025

𝗜𝗻𝘁𝗿𝗼𝗱𝘂𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝘁𝗼 𝗔𝘂𝘁𝗶𝘀𝗺: 𝟵:𝟬𝟬 𝗮𝗺 – 𝗻𝗼𝗼𝗻
This training will include content about disability-friendly language, the history of autism, core characteristics of autism, and general tips and considerations when supporting people with autism.

𝗜𝗻𝘁𝗿𝗼𝗱𝘂𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝘁𝗼 𝗘𝘃𝗶𝗱𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲-𝗕𝗮𝘀𝗲𝗱 𝗣𝗿𝗮𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗰𝗲𝘀 𝟭:𝟬𝟬 𝗽𝗺 – 𝟰:𝟬𝟬 𝗽𝗺
This training will provide an overview of evidence-based practices that are most effective when supporting individuals with autism including prompting, reinforcement, and visual supports.

*𝗟𝘂𝗻𝗰𝗵 𝗼𝗻 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗼𝘄𝗻

𝗜𝗡 𝗣𝗘𝗥𝗦𝗢𝗡 𝗟𝗢𝗖𝗔𝗧𝗜𝗢𝗡: UD Center for Disabilities Studies 461 Wyoming Road Newark, DE

𝗩𝗜𝗥𝗧𝗨𝗔𝗟 𝗢𝗣𝗧𝗜𝗢𝗡: Zoom

To learn more and to register, visit https://tinyurl.com/ywc5a6nt

Congratulations to 𝗘𝗹𝗶𝘀𝗵𝗮 𝗝𝗲𝗻𝗸𝗶𝗻𝘀, director of the Delaware Division of Vocational Rehabilitation (DVR), on winning the ...
01/06/2026

Congratulations to 𝗘𝗹𝗶𝘀𝗵𝗮 𝗝𝗲𝗻𝗸𝗶𝗻𝘀, director of the Delaware Division of Vocational Rehabilitation (DVR), on winning the 2025 David Lynch Award from the CDS Community Advisory Council (CAC).

Established in 2016 in memory of self-advocate David Lynch who served on the CAC and its executive committee, the award recognizes a member’s commitment to the disability community and engagement with the Center for Disabilities Studies.

Not only does Elisha have a regular presence at a variety of CDS functions, thanks to her efforts, DVR provided vital support for the UDiscover program for the past two years.

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!

𝗧𝗼𝗱𝗮𝘆 𝗶𝘀 𝗜𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗻𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝗗𝗮𝘆 𝗼𝗳 𝗣𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗼𝗻𝘀 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝗗𝗶𝘀𝗮𝗯𝗶𝗹𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗲𝘀! This year’s theme is, “Fostering disability-inclusive societies...
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.

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The University of Delaware’s Center for Disabilities Studies works to enhance the lives of individuals with disabilities and their families through education, advocacy, service and research. It promotes empowerment and opportunity, accessibility and inclusiveness, so all may fully participate in – and enrich – their communities.