University of Delaware Center for Disabilities Studies

05/28/2026

Do you have assistive technology needs and use an Apple device?

Apple builds accessibility features into every product, so everyone can use them in ways that work best for them.

Join us for a 𝗙𝗥𝗘𝗘 90-minute webinar to discover how Apple allows all students and teachers to explore, communicate and create.

𝗧𝘂𝗲𝘀𝗱𝗮𝘆, 𝗝𝘂𝗻𝗲 𝟮𝟯, 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲, 𝗻𝗼𝗼𝗻-𝟭:𝟯𝟬 𝗽.𝗺.

Register today at https://bit.ly/4wCTO4x and learn how your Apple device can best work for you.

05/26/2026

𝗗𝗶𝗱 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝗸𝗻𝗼𝘄?

The 𝗖𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗿 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗗𝗶𝘀𝗮𝗯𝗶𝗹𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗲𝘀 𝗦𝘁𝘂𝗱𝗶𝗲𝘀 (𝗖𝗗𝗦) is one of just 68 𝗨𝗻𝗶𝘃𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗶𝘁𝘆 𝗖𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗿𝘀 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗘𝘅𝗰𝗲𝗹𝗹𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲 𝗶𝗻 𝗗𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗹𝗼𝗽𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗮𝗹 𝗗𝗶𝘀𝗮𝗯𝗶𝗹𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗲𝘀 (𝗨𝗖𝗘𝗗𝗗𝘀) around the country.

Carrying out the same mission as the other UCEDDs in our network, CDS works to:

Train students and fellows
• Provide training/technical assistance for community services
• Conduct research
• Disseminate information related to our activities
• Provide services within the community
• Pilot innovative service delivery models and documents outcomes.

We are proud to work to enhance the lives of individuals with disabilities and their families and honored to stand with UCEDDs around the country as part of the Association of University Centers on Disabilities.

05/22/2026

Congratulations to our two students who graduated from our 𝗖𝗮𝗿𝗲𝗲𝗿 & 𝗟𝗶𝗳𝗲 𝗦𝘁𝘂𝗱𝗶𝗲𝘀 𝗖𝗲𝗿𝘁𝗶𝗳𝗶𝗰𝗮𝘁𝗲 (𝗖𝗟𝗦𝗖) Advanced program at the University of Delaware College of Education & Human Development Convocation ceremony.

CLSC is the only college program in Delaware designed specifically for people with intellectual disabilities, and provides the opportunity for them to take undergraduate courses, join clubs, hold internships and live in residence halls.

Thanks to the support of their families and the work of our CLSC staff, these graduates are well equipped to face the future!

05/20/2026

Join the 𝗗𝗲𝗹𝗮𝘄𝗮𝗿𝗲 𝗡𝗲𝘁𝘄𝗼𝗿𝗸 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗘𝘅𝗰𝗲𝗹𝗹𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲 𝗶𝗻 𝗔𝘂𝘁𝗶𝘀𝗺 (𝗗𝗡𝗘𝗔) to learn more about autism and the practices that can be used to support the early childhood population. This 𝗙𝗥𝗘𝗘 workshop will feature training and activities open to Delaware professionals and community members.

𝗪𝗛𝗘𝗡: Wednesday June 10
𝗪𝗛𝗘𝗥𝗘: Ammon-Pinizzotto Biopharmaceutical Innovation Center
Seminar Room 140A
590 Avenue 1743
Newark, DE 19713

𝗠𝗼𝗿𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗦𝗲𝘀𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻 · 9 a.m. – Noon Understanding Autism for Early Care and Education Professionals.

𝗔𝗳𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗻𝗼𝗼𝗻 𝗦𝗲𝘀𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻 · 1 – 4 p.m. Creating Inclusive Environments for Children with Autism and Other Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities

*Lunch on your own

𝗥𝗲𝗴𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗿 𝘁𝗼𝗱𝗮𝘆! Click the link to sign up. https://bit.ly/48YlQxb. Attendees will have the option to register for one or both workshop sessions.

05/19/2026

𝗖𝗼𝗻𝗴𝗿𝗮𝘁𝘂𝗹𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀 to this year’s 𝗔𝗰𝗰𝗲𝘀𝘀:𝗔𝗯𝗶𝗹𝗶𝘁𝘆 𝗦𝗰𝗵𝗼𝗹𝗮𝗿 𝗣𝗲𝗲𝗿 𝗠𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗼𝗿 𝗴𝗿𝗮𝗱𝘂𝗮𝘁𝗲𝘀!

This unique program builds a supportive and strong community for people with disabilities by having our Scholars expand their knowledge of the disability world while working to improve access for everyone. This program is largely student led by our amazing peer mentors.

Congradulations to all our graduating scholars and may your combination of coursework, research and lived experience empowered you to thrive and empower others as you start the next phase of your lives!

05/18/2026

Given the range of learning styles and abilities of students today, educators need technology and resources to accommodate and personalize learning.

Apple builds accessibility features into every product, so everyone can use them in ways that work best for them.

Join us for a 𝗙𝗥𝗘𝗘 90-minute webinar to discover how Apple allows all students and teachers to explore, communicate and create.

𝗧𝘂𝗲𝘀𝗱𝗮𝘆, 𝗝𝘂𝗻𝗲 𝟮𝟯, 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲, 𝟭𝟮–𝟭:𝟯𝟬 𝗽.𝗺.

Register today to reserve your spot and learn how your Apple device can address the diverse needs of all users. https://bit.ly/4wCTO4x

05/15/2026

𝗖𝗼𝗻𝗴𝗿𝗮𝘁𝘂𝗹𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀 𝘁𝗼 𝘁𝗵𝗶𝘀 𝘆𝗲𝗮𝗿'𝘀 𝗦𝗽𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗿𝘂𝗺 𝗦𝗰𝗵𝗼𝗹𝗮𝗿𝘀 𝗴𝗿𝗮𝗱𝘂𝗮𝘁𝗲𝘀!
Spectrum Scholars empowers autistic people and our communities, on campus and in the workplace, through collaboration, advocacy, research, education and service.
A special thank you to Spectrum Scholars staff, peer mentors, and the families of the graduates who gathered today to celebrate.

05/14/2026

𝗝𝘂𝘀𝘁 𝗮 𝗳𝗲𝘄 𝘀𝗽𝗼𝘁𝘀 𝗿𝗲𝗺𝗮𝗶𝗻. 𝗥𝗘𝗚𝗜𝗦𝗧𝗘𝗥 𝗧𝗢𝗗𝗔𝗬!

The Delaware Network for Excellence in Autism’s (DNEA) next Live Practice Traffic Stop is just a week away.

𝗪𝗵𝗼: Autistic drivers and passengers of all ages. (𝗠𝘂𝘀𝘁 𝗯𝗲 𝗗𝗲𝗹𝗮𝘄𝗮𝗿𝗲 𝗿𝗲𝘀𝗶𝗱𝗲𝗻𝘁𝘀)
𝗪𝗵𝗲𝗻: Thursday May 21, 2026 - 3–7 p.m. (𝗥𝗮𝗶𝗻 𝗼𝗿 𝗦𝗵𝗶𝗻𝗲)
𝗪𝗵𝗲𝗿𝗲: Lums Pond State Park

The program provides an opportunity to build confidence, reduce anxiety, improve communication skills and learn practical safety steps in a low-stress live traffic stop.

The program is presented by the DNEA, in partnership with the Delaware Natural Resources Police, Delaware State Parks, and New Castle City Police Departments.

The program is 𝗙𝗥𝗘𝗘 but registration is required. Limited spots are available.
For more information and to register, visit https://bit.ly/46lzHN8

* Drivers can also pick up a Blue Envelope, designed to improve communication and safety during traffic stops for drivers with autism and other disabilities.

05/14/2026

Mark your calendars!

📢 SAVE THE DATE! 📢

Join us for the 2027 LIFE Conference, Delaware’s Premier Disability Conference, on Wednesday, January 27, 2027, at Bally’s Dover Conference Center from 8:00 AM to 4:45 PM!

LIFE stands for Legislation, Independence, Family, and Education, bringing together self advocates, families, professionals, educators, and community members from across Delaware and beyond.

This year’s theme is ✨ From Advocacy to Action ✨

More information coming soon. We can’t wait to see you there!



Image Description: A colorful “Save the Date” flyer for the 2027 LIFE Conference featuring photos of conference attendees participating in discussions and presentations. The flyer highlights the conference theme “From Advocacy to Action,” the date Wednesday, January 27, 2027, the time 8:00 AM to 4:45 PM, and the location Bally’s Dover Conference Center. The LIFE logo appears on the flyer representing Legislation, Independence, Family, and Education.

05/11/2026

𝗖𝗮𝗻 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝗵𝗲𝗹𝗽?

One of our 𝗟𝗲𝗮𝗱𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗵𝗶𝗽 𝗘𝗱𝘂𝗰𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗶𝗻 𝗡𝗲𝘂𝗿𝗼𝗱𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗹𝗼𝗽𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗮𝗹 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗥𝗲𝗹𝗮𝘁𝗲𝗱 𝗗𝗶𝘀𝗮𝗯𝗶𝗹𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗲𝘀 (𝗟𝗘𝗡𝗗) trainees is recruiting volunteers to share their experiences in accessing services.

𝗪𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝗶𝘀 𝗜𝗻𝘃𝗼𝗹𝘃𝗲𝗱?
• One brief virtual interview (30 minutes)
• Share your experiences accessing disability services in Delaware
• Help inform a new statewide resource map for families
• All responses are confidential

𝗪𝗵𝗼 𝗖𝗮𝗻 𝗣𝗮𝗿𝘁𝗶𝗰𝗶𝗽𝗮𝘁𝗲?
• Parents, guardians, or caregivers of an adult with an intellectual or developmental disability
• Must live in Delaware

𝗪𝗮𝗻𝘁 𝘁𝗼 𝗹𝗲𝗮𝗿𝗻 𝗺𝗼𝗿𝗲?
Contact Alex Krumenacker | alexkrum@udel.edu | 302-290-3291
or visit http://bit.ly/4wnZJdF to schedule an interview.

05/05/2026

Congratulations to the Delaware State Police (DSP) for winning the 2026 𝗖𝗼𝗺𝗽𝗮𝘀𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝘁𝗲 𝗖𝗵𝗮𝗺𝗽𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗔𝘄𝗮𝗿𝗱 in the First Responder Category from Trauma Matters Delaware.

Nominated by the 𝗗𝗲𝗹𝗮𝘄𝗮𝗿𝗲 𝗡𝗲𝘁𝘄𝗼𝗿𝗸 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗘𝘅𝗰𝗲𝗹𝗹𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲 𝗶𝗻 𝗔𝘂𝘁𝗶𝘀𝗺 (𝗗𝗡𝗘𝗔), DSP was recognized for its work on the Blue Envelope Program. The program aims to promote clear and respectful communication by helping law enforcement understand that a driver may have a different way of communicating, mobility limitations, or other differences related to a disability. The envelope is designed to hold important documents, such as vehicle registration, insurance documents, and an emergency care plan.

The Compassionate Champion Awards recognize individuals, organizations, and educational institutions that provide trauma-informed services in a manner consistent with the Delaware Developmental Framework for Trauma-Informed Care.

DNEA Director Alisha Fletcher (second from left) and retired Lt. Charles Sawchenko, DNEA instructor (right) joined Lt. Robert Cowden, Capt. Lance Skinner and Maj. Christy Ballinger at the award ceremony.