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Artfest 2018 participant and student volunteer
People with disabilities and UD student volunteers bond at inclusive art festival
April 25, 2018 | Center for Disabilities Studies
The pairings created paintings and sculptures with accessible tools at the 11th Artfest event hosted by CDS and Art Therapy Express. Read more…
AUCD Director of Public Policy Rylin Rodgers
March 26, 2018 | Center for Disabilities Studies In new tax landscape, people with disabilities may save money but lose vital social programs

While the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act has provisions beneficial to people with disabilities, policy expert warns that spending cuts to Medicare, Medicaid and Social Security may follow.

Students with intellectual disabilities lead audience in discussion
February 26, 2018 | Center for Disabilities Studies Students with intellectual disabilities discuss benefits, challenges of campus living

In a public session, students and staff members offered insights into the new residential option within CDS’s program for young adults with intellectual disabilities.

Newly minted ambassador Brittany Powers
February 8, 2018 | Center for Disabilities Studies CDS’s Powers chosen as Delaware’s ambassador in national autism campaign

Brittany Powers, CDS’s early childhood autism projects coordinator, will show families how to identify and respond to signs of developmental delays.

CDS advisors take top honors
January 25, 2018 | Center for Disabilities Studies CDS staff, advisors play prominent roles at DE’s largest disability conference

At the LIFE Conference, CDS staff presented on education, policy and independent living, while CDS advisors were honored for their advocacy.