Enabled to explore The recent Disability Mentoring Day, which helped students with disabilities discover employment options, was the start of CDS Swank Initiative’s goal of providing job placement and support.
Art for joy’s sake: Disabled discover new ways to express themselves Partners CDS and Art Therapy Express offered people with disabilities the opportunity of universally accessible therapeutic drawing, painting and stenciling at this year’s Artfest.
First Swank interns complete on-the-job training at Facilities Three young men with disabilities celebrate the successful completion of their summer jobs with UD Grounds Services, facilitated by the CDS Swank Employment Initiative.
Easter Seals adds Saturday respite program to their expanding list of exceptional services As CDS research details the time and effort unpaid home caregivers spend, Easter Seals has started offering Saturday activities that double as respite care.
Disabilities no barrier to careers: Swank Initiative off to successful start at UD In the new program, coaches work with adults with disabilities to find internships, interview for jobs and dispel preconceptions about their capabilities.