October 9, 2017 | Dover Post
A record 243 truck drivers participated in the 2017 Delaware Truck Convoy hosted by Special Olympics, raising more than $61,000 for the organization.
Truckers raise funds for Special Olympics Delaware
Congressional group prioritizing disability employment
October 6, 2017 | Disability Scoop
Several members of the House of Representatives are launching the Bipartisan House Working Group on Employing People with Disabilities which will work to identify polices and regulations that could be established or tweaked to make it easier for individuals with disabilities to enter the workforce.
Advocacy groups merge to tackle homelessness, lack of affordable housing
October 6, 2017 | Delaware Public Media
Two Delaware advocacy groups launch Housing Alliance Delaware to eliminate homelessness and find permanent housing for those in poverty, senior citizens and individuals with disabilities.
Del. viral video reopens debate over service dogs in restaurants
October 4, 2017 | News Journal
People with disabilities, including self-advocate and CDS advisor Daniese McMullin-Powell, express their frustration with people who don’t understand or accept the importance of service dogs despite ADA regulations that address them.