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State of Delaware
Developmental Disabilities Council
Working to ensure that people with developmental
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Request for Proposals
RFP 1205: The Developmental Disabilities Council will provide up to $5,000 to establish a new or strengthen an existing self-advocacy organization led by individuals with developmental disabilities. Proposal Due Date: May 24, 2012 by 4:30 p.m. Click here for a full copy of this RFP.
Special Announcements
DDC AWARDED "OUTSTANDING ORGANIZATION"
Each year, the Delaware Victims' Rights Task Force recognizes individuals, agencies and volunteers who have performed outstanding work in the victims' rights movement.
The Developmental Disabilities Council was awarded as an Outstanding Organization from the Delaware Victims' Rights Task Force on Wednesday April 25, 2012 at the 21st Annual Victims' Tribute in Dover, DE.
BULLYING PRESENTATION
On December 6, 2011 the Developmental Disabilities Council co-hosted a Bullying webinar which included a presentation from Delaware's Attorney General, Beu Biden. Click here to download a copy of Mr. Bidens presentation.
If you or someone you know is being bullied, please call the Attorney General's School Crimes and Bullying Hotline Number at 1-800-220-5414.
NEW MEMBER OPENING
The Developmental Disabilities Council is currently seeking new members who are people with a developmental disability. The DDC is federally funded under the Developmental Disabilities Assistance and Bill of Rights Act of 2000 (PL 106-402). Within the DD Act. All Members are appointed by the Governor of the State of Delaware and must apply by using the Governor’s Application Form. The Developmental Disabilities Council welcomes applications for new Members today.
If you have questions or need further assistance, please contact the DDC office at (302) 739-3333.
Hot Topics
US Department of Justice: Civil Rights Division
"From Awareness to Repect" (Blog article from Commissioner Sharon Lewis, Administration on Developmental Disabilities, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services)
Information for Foster Care Parents from the DDC.
Delaware Technical & Community College (Terry Campus):
* Guide to Requesting Academic Accomodations and/or Auxiliary Aids
* Difference Between High School and College/IDEA vs. ADA
The Difference in Legal Rights and Responsabilities in Secondary
and Post Secondary Education.
Delaware Emergency Preparedness Voluntary Registry.
View the DDC Newsroom for photos from recent events, conferences and bill signings. The Developmental Disabilities Council takes great pride in displaying our support!
Special Needs Alert Program (SNAP)
Colleges/Universities with Programs for Students with Intellectual Disabilities. Go to: www.thinkcollege.net
Click here to view the Delaware Health Status Report for Children with Disabilities and Special Health Care Needs. This report was prepared by the Center for Disabilities Studies
You can now LINK to Governor's Commission on Community-Based Alternatives report, A Path Forward: Building a Community-Based Plan for Delaware.
Delaware's Guide to Insurance For People With Disabilities
Special Notice: New Emergency Preparedness Links and Checklists for People with Disabilities.
Visit our National Organization Web site: National Association of Councils on Developmental Disabilities.
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Last Updated: Tuesday, May 15, 2012
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