Three direct support professionals receive awards for their outstanding service In its fourth annual Conference for Direct Support Professionals, CDS honored three Delawareans who provide services to people with disabilities.
A dream to call their own: Young adults with disabilities work on transitioning to a life of independence CDS’s Summer Transition Education Program gave students with disabilities the opportunity to develop independent living skills, build confidence and work toward life goals such as employment.
Adaptive tricycle for handicapped now available at Bellevue With support from state, private and disability organizations, CDS’s Healthy Delawareans with Disabilities provided an adaptive tricycle to the Bike Program at Bellevue State Park.
Delaware lifespan respite care network launches new Web site In collaboration with Easter Seals and others, CDS helped launch a service connecting those who care for family or loved ones with a disability with quality respite care providers.
Junior Partners in Policymaking encourages leadership CDS’s week-long class, the only of its kind nationwide, prepared students with disabilities and Disability Studies minors to set goals, engage in advocacy and become leaders.