Special Announcements

PARTNERS IN JUSTICE: BRIDGING THE GAPS
A conference for those who serve citizens of Delaware with disabilities who have been victims of crime.

Tuesday, April 13, 2010
8:00am - 4:00pm
at Delaware State University, MLK Student Center Banquet Hall

Special presentations by:
The Disabled Persons Protection Commission of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, Local prosecutors and Law enforcement officials and Consumers with disabilities.

No Registration Fee! Continental Breakfast & Lunch provided. Please see the Event Flyer below for more information. Limited seating and registration is strongly encouraged!

Event Flyer

Registration Form (Adobe version)

Registration Form (Word version)


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DISABILITY LEGISLATIVE EVENT
Let your voice be heard on key issues!

Wednesday, March 24, 2010
12:30pm - 3:30pm
Legislative Hall - 150 William Penn Street, Dover

* Meet and build relationships with legislators!
* Take this opportunity to educate your legislators on top disability issues!

For more information please see the Event Flyer or call the DDC office at (302)739-3333.


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2010 CENSUS EVENT!
featuring: the 2010 Portrait of America LIVE Census Road Tour

When: Monday, March 22nd
12:00pm - 3:00pm
[rain or shine]

Where: Freedom Center for Independent Living
400 N. Broad Street, Middletown, DE.

RSVP: Call FCIL at 302.376.4399 if you would like to attend this exciting event!


Learn about the 2010 Census and the positive impact census participation can have on your community. View a sample 2010 Census Form and have questions answered by Census Bureau staff.
Enjoy refreshments and have some fun!
No cost to attend.
Lots of giveaways to hand out!

Bring your family, invite your friends! Click here to upload the event flyer.

Sponsored by: The Developmental Disabilities Council, Freedom Center for Independent Living and Independent Resources, Inc.

Hot Topics

• View the DDC Newsroom for photos from recent events, conferences and bill signings. The Developmental Disabilities Council takes great pride in displaying our support!


• The US Census Bureau: to define who we are as a nation.


• NONPROFITS COUNT: Census 2010


• Americans With Disabilities: 2002. Household Economic Studies. A publication from the US Census Bureau.


• SNAP materials are on the web in English and Spanish.
  
  
• 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.


• 911 Registration Form


• 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.