News from CDS - Center for Disabilities Studies

News from CDS

Students with disabilities often use adaptive devices to support their artistic work. Here, a student uses an adaptive tool during an ArtFest event. During the Center for Disabilities Studies’ training, visual and performing arts teachers learned how to support students with tools like this one and in other ways.

Inclusive arts education

April 27, 2026 | UDaily

A dining services employee stands outdoors holding a plate of food. Next to the person, a teal banner reads: “University of Delaware Dining Services Celebrates National Disability Employment Month.”

Dining Services honors National Disability Employment Awareness Month

October 21, 2025 | UDaily

Informational card titled "Blue Envelope" designed to assist first responders during interactions with individuals who have disabilities. It lists important vehicle documents—driver’s license, registration, and insurance—and provides guidance such as speaking calmly, using simple language, and avoiding physical contact. It notes possible behaviors like anxiety, non-speaking communication, and wandering, and advises calling 911 in emergencies. Logos from the University of Delaware Center for Disabilities Studies, DMV, and State of Delaware appear at the bottom.

How one Blue Envelope can aid understanding between Delaware police and disabled drivers

October 16, 2025 | Delaware Online

A uniformed law enforcement officer stands beside a vehicle during a traffic stop, holding a document extended by the driver through the car window. The officer is wearing a wide-brimmed hat and a short-sleeved shirt with chevron insignia on the sleeve. The scene takes place on a sunny day with trees and a building visible in the background.

Delaware launches Blue Envelope Program

August 28, 2025 | Coastal Point

A person inside a car hands out a blue informational envelope through the driver’s side window to another person standing outside. The envelope contains printed text with headings such as “Blue Envelope” and instructions for first responders. The car’s interior and side mirror are visible, and the background shows a sunny outdoor setting with grass and pavement.

Delaware State Police rolls out Blue Envelope program to assist developmentally disabled encounters

August 28, 2025 | Delaware Public Media

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