UD Center for Disabilities Studies

The @udelaware's Center for Disabilities Studies is a University Center for Excellence in Developmental #Disabilities.

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ICYMI: A spotlight on Aliyah Harrison, a member of the NCBS Honor Society.
"As a cognitive science major, with minors in disability studies and Africana studies, Harrison hopes to work as a speech therapist for underserved minority communities."
https://t.co/qoDPwkqr47

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Delaware educators: This cohort of monthly sessions will cover how to use communication and literacy supports to improve the educational outcomes of students with extensive support needs. Learn more at https://t.co/xrttenqWK0

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MEET THE PANEL: Join the the My Life, My Decisions Summit on March 7 from 1 to 4 p.m. to hear Delaware self-advocates discuss how they live a self-determined life. Visit https://t.co/K73fq0ZeLH to learn more about the panelists and other event activities. Register today!

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Can't attend the My Life, My Decisions: A Supported Decision-Making Summit in person? No Problem! Register at https://t.co/K73fq0ZMBf to attend Part 1 of this Summit through Zoom.

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REGISTER TODAY for the My Life, My Decisions Summit to learn about the importance of living a self-determined life from self-advocates and national experts: https://t.co/CEXaU06pOh. Virtual attendance options available!

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REGISTER TODAY for the My Life, My Decisions: A Supported Decision-Making Summit to learn about the importance of living a self-determined life: https://t.co/CEXaU06pOh.

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After completing the CDS-administered Career and Life Studies Certificate Advanced program in May, Zach Simpler has come full circle. The Cape Henlopen High School alum now works for the school's athletic department.
https://t.co/XBajydCkU7

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Join CDS’s Annie Slease tomorrow 9/28 at noon as she explains the imperative of understanding mental health conditions, early-intervention strategies, and treatments.
Register today for this free Zoom webinar at https://t.co/hHbDfasvB2

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Join CDS’s Annie Slease on 9/28 at noon as she explains the imperative of understanding mental health conditions, early-intervention strategies, and treatments.
Learn more and register for this free Zoom webinar at https://t.co/hHbDfasvB2

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Delaware caregivers: The Enhancing Lifelong Community Supports for the Aging, Individuals with Disabilities, and Their Family Caregivers Task Force wants to hear from you.
What are your priorities & concerns? What barriers do you face? Take the survey at https://t.co/5PsOe6uHc8

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The CDS-housed Delaware Assistive Technology Initiative was out at Newark Community Day sharing assorted assistive technology.
Learn more about DATI and how accessible devices support people across the lifespan: https://t.co/VndE3Srj51

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The Delaware LEND is seeking families with at least one child with a neurodevelopmental disability to serve as mentor families for future leaders in disability advocacy. We ask just 15 hours of your time. Families are reimbursed.
Learn more at https://t.co/aljetNVdCG

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Register today for our next Lunchtime Learning on 9/28.

Annie Slease, our strategic manager of mental health initiatives, discusses the imperative of understanding mental health conditions, early intervention strategies, and treatments.

Learn more at https://t.co/eLqPkYRELW

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Space remains for self-advocate and family member LEND trainees!
Build leadership skills, cultural competence and understanding of family-centered care. Trainees are eligible for a stipend of $11,500.
Apply today.
Learn more:
https://t.co/wCDmq7jCWU

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Needed: Mentor families to host trainees from the Delaware LEND.
Share experiences with trainees to help them learn about the daily life of a family with a child with neurodevelopmental disabilities.
Learn more about LEND and this opportunity at:
https://t.co/aljetNVdCG

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Are you 18-22? Do you have experience #AssistiveTechnology?
Become an Assistive Technology Champion! Learn how to be an advocate for AT - on social media and beyond.
Learn more at: https://t.co/d0xO2yzNin

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CDS's Annie Slease joined advocates and Gov. Carney yesterday for his signing of House Bills 3, 4 & 160, which collectively increase the state's support of Delawareans' mental health.
Read more at https://t.co/jVtb2BS7b7
@Anne_Slease @JohnCarneyDE

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Today, we are hearing from our Delaware LEND trainees as they share their leadership projects, which address a variety of topics of concern to the Delaware disability community.

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Be an #AssistiveTechnology Champion!
The Delaware Assistive Technology Initiative (DATI) @UDelaware Center for Disabilities Studies is seeking young adults (ages 18-30) to join our team and learn more about promoting the use of AT.
Learn more: https://t.co/d0xO2yzNin

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Save the date!
The 2024 LIFE Conference will be held in person at Bally's Dover Conference Center on January 24, 2024.
Conference registration will open in September.
For updates visit: https://t.co/FcZKbe5BDA #LIFEConferenceDE2024