Center for Disabilities Studies

Staying socially connected through assistive technology No matter where she is, Anna Sabo stays connected to family and friends, chatting with her cousin via FaceTime during a road trip to Wyoming, singing along with musicals, and attending dance classes via Zoom. Anna, 11, obtained the technology she needs to keep in touch through the Center for Disabilities Studies’ CSI Delaware program.

UD’s Spectrum Scholars program seeks to create career opportunities A major focus of the program, which is administered by the Center for Disabilities Studies, is career development. That’s because young people with autism are underrepresented in the workforce.

CDS webinar showcases resources for wellbeing, social connection during pandemic The Center for Disabilities Studies revealed new resources to keep Delawareans with disabilities healthy and safe amid the disruptions caused by Covid-19 at an online event April 30.

Disability and public health experts tackle vaccine availability, inequitable allocation in webinar Most Delawareans with disabilities are either eligible for coronavirus vaccination already or will be when the next phase begins, said presenters at a Feb. 24 CDS event. However, barriers to access have made distribution difficult.

CDS webinar explores new Medicaid dental coverage for adults Delaware Medicaid Director Stephen Groff examines Delaware’s new adult dental benefit during a CDS Lunchtime Leaning event.