Conference for direct support professionals set May 1 CDS is coordinating the third annual direct support professionals awards conference, which will also offer workshops on personal and professional skills.
Wilmington woman, father lobby Congress for Special Olympics funds Elizabeth Nolan, an athlete and CDS employee, is going to Washington to request support for the Special Olympics’ health screening program and upcoming World Summer Games.
Gamel-McCormick named interim dean of CHEP CDS director Michael Gamel-McCormick, an award-winning teacher and disability community leader, will also serve as interim dean of UD’s College of Human Services, Education and Public Policy.
Brooks honored for helping those with disabilities Timothy Brooks, the former UD Dean of Students, has joined CDS as disability specialist. Recently he was honored for his work building a respite care network.
Persons with disabilities invited to visit state legislators CDS will co-sponsor an upcoming training session for people with disabilities to build self-advocacy skills and discuss policy issues with state lawmakers at Legislative Hall.