Haley's Rays Of Sunshine

01/21/2026

Congratulations Lisa Houck-Bartoli Art Therapy Express Program Inc. on Lifetime Achievement Award presented by State Council for Persons with Disabilities this morning at the terrific L.I.F.E. Conference Delaware Developmental Disabilities Council 👏🏼 🧑🏻‍🎨 🎨 🥇

11/03/2025

🚨 Registration is NOW OPEN for the 2026 LIFE Conference! 🚨

Join us on January 21, 2026 at Bally’s Hotel & Casino in Dover, Delaware for Delaware’s premier event bringing together advocates, policymakers, families, and professionals.

✨ Take advantage of the Early Bird Discount and secure your spot today!
📅 Theme: Moving Forward Together
🌐 Learn more and register here: LIFEConferenceDE.org

11/03/2025

Mr. Rob is the BEST! ❤️

"I’ve been taking the message to the people’s house in Harrisburg—home care is the patient's preferred care setting and the State needs to do their part in ensuring care is available and possible!" - Robert Lattin, BAYADA Area Director, Government Affairs

Robert recently spent two days in Harrisburg, PA, to advocate on the importance of home care. Home care is essential. It keeps families together, prevents unnecessary hospital stays, and gives our clients the chance to live with comfort and dignity.

Thank you, Robert, for your dedication to advocating for our clients. Learn more about how you can get involved via Hearts for Home Care Advocacy here: bhhc.co/4fGvQvG

11/03/2025

⏳ 6 Days Left!
Early Bird Registration for the 2026 LIFE Conference is coming to an end soon.

This conference is where advocacy meets action.
Together, we focus on:

Legislation — shaping policy that supports people with disabilities
Independence — promoting self-direction and choice
Families — supporting caregivers and loved ones
Education — sharing knowledge to create stronger, more inclusive communities

If these values matter to you, this is the place to be.

Secure the Early Bird rate while it’s still available.

🔗 Register Today: www.LIFEConferenceDE.org

11/03/2025

🎉 Day 7 of the Early Bird Countdown!
We are officially one week away from the end of Early Bird Registration for the 2026 LIFE Conference.

The LIFE Conference is built on four core pillars:
Legislation
Independence
Families
Education

This event brings people together to learn, collaborate, and strengthen advocacy across Delaware — all while centering the experiences and voices of the disability community.

There’s still time to lock in Early Bird pricing, but the clock is ticking ⏰.

🔗 Register Today: www.LIFEConferenceDE.org

11/03/2025

11/03/2025

Make AAC MAGIC this year with the 2025 AAC Literacy Planner. This month, we are reading "My Body Sends a Signal” by Natalia Maguire. Let this read-aloud vide...

07/07/2025

Please see attached for news you can use from our friends at the DHSS/Division of Services For Aging and Adults With Physical Disabilities (DSAAPD). The flyers attached have information about public information sessions that are coming up this week. The sessions will talk about DSAAPD’s Home Modifications Initiative. There will be one session in each county this week.

📆 Tuesday, July 8 at 10 AM at the Kent County Public Library

📆 Wednesday, July 9th at 10 AM at the Rt. 9 Library and Innovation Center

📆 Thursday, July 10th at 10 AM at the Lewes Public Library

For more information, please see the attached flyers, or below for details about how to find more information:

☎️ Phone: 1-800-223-9074

🧏 Telecommunications for the Deaf: 1-302-424-7141

04/09/2025

This new eLearning course was written for caregivers and staff supporting adults with developmental disabilities who use speech-generating devices. You play a vital role in their daily lives. Many of these individuals depend on you to meet their daily living needs. Take this course at your own pace and learn simple steps to make sure your clients have AAC available and in good working order.

https://www.aaclearningjourney.com/learn/courses/675/make-a-difference-support-adults-with-developmental-disabilities-using-speech-generating-devices

04/09/2025

04/09/2025

04/09/2025

Mark your calendars! National Assistive Technology Awareness Day is April 30, 2025! This day is recognized annually to bring awareness to the benefits of assistive technology, which empowers millions of people with disabilities by breaking barriers and fostering independence. Let’s celebrate the innovations that make the world more inclusive!

Check out the Association of Assistive Technology Act Programs (ATAP) for more information: https://ataporg.org/