All grown up and no place to go CDS health director Ilka Riddle and advisors Cory Nourie, Terri Hancharick and Brigitte Hancharick provide perspectives on the complicated relationship between the medical system and transition-age patients.
Forum addresses those most vulnerable during disasters The Emergency Preparedness Forum, planned by CDS, featured state and nonprofit specialists discussing preparations people with disabilities can make to get through disasters safely.
Delaware forums stress planning for emergencies CDS is co-sponsoring a series of forums throughout Delaware encouraging people with special needs to plan ahead to ensure their needs will be met during an emergency.
STEP program provides coaching, direction to students with disabilities This summer, UD’s week-long transition program gave 11 students the opportunity to build independent living skills, gain exposure to the job world and work with undergraduate mentors.
Delaware schools: College-bound despite disability A CDS summer program brings transition-age students to campus to build study and independent living skills, shadow professionals working in their field of interest and work with UD Disability Studies minors.