Discovering strength by defying the odds CDS director Michael Gamel-McCormick and advisor Daniese McMullin-Powell criticize as dehumanizing a controversial recommendation that all pregnant women test for Down syndrome, as 90% abort Down fetuses.
UD to host national summit on support for adults with disabilities This week’s leadership consortium, a CDS conference bringing together national leaders in the disability community, will focus on boosting and centralizing existing services.
Public meetings on services for persons with disabilities set CDS is holding public hearings on the 10 goals in the governor’s five-year plan to improve state disability services.
New plea for child-care funding boost Citing a CDS study emphasizing the essential brain development happening during infancy, Kent County parents lobbied state lawmakers to better fund early childhood education.
New home for Total Life Project dedicated near campus Supported by a generous donation, CDS opened a house in Newark where transition-age students can find their footing, build independent living skills and pursue their goals.