Center for Disabilities Studies

CDS’ Debby Boyer selected for national MTSS forum Debby Boyer, MS, an associate director of the University of Delaware’s Center for Disabilities Studies (CDS) and director of its School-Age Services Unit, has been recognized as a leading expert in education and has been selected as one of only 70 professionals nationwide to participate in the U.S. Department of Education’s Multi-tiered System of Supports (MTSS) Forum. This prestigious event will bring together researchers, practitioners, policymakers, and technical assistance experts to discuss advancements in MTSS. At CDS, Boyer oversees the Delaware Multi-tiered System of Support Technical Assistance Center (DE-MTSS TA Center). Established by the Delaware Department of Education (DDOE) in partnership with CDS in the fall of 2023, the DE-MTSS TA merged the historical Adapting Curriculum & Classroom Environments for Student Success (ACCESS) and Delaware Positive Behavior Support (DE-PBS) initiatives to provide professional development and technical assistance to Delaware educators Read More

Autistic drivers get real-world experience with police Officers perform practice traffic stops at state park to reduce anxiety

Tackling Community Challenges Graduate College Spark! Symposium highlights the power of community-connected research

For the record, Friday, October 25, 2025 University of Delaware community reports new appointments, publications, presentations, honors.

Delaware Network for Excellence in Autism enhances traffic stop preparedness for autistic drivers The Delaware Network for Excellence in Autism (DNEA) partnered with the New Castle City Police to host a unique traffic stop practice session for autistic drivers at the McBride Beach Bathhouse parking lot.