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Delaware’s Disability History

The Delaware Developmental Disabilities Council would like to share some historical documents that represent how certain disability agencies were created within the State of Delaware to support individuals with disabilities. Below, you will find Historical Documents and links to the documents reflecting those agencies creation information. In addition, the Council funded a project to document the Oral Histories of Delawareans with disabilities, family members of those with disabilities, and professionals to discuss their lives, their work and important issues.

Historical Documents

Chapter 66:
This legislation reorganized Delaware state government, including establishing (starting) the Department of Human Resources.

Chapter 108:
This legislation established (started) the Department of Services for Children, Youth and Their Families.

Senate Bill 323:
This bill changed the name of the “Delaware Hospital for The Mentally Retarded” to the “Stockley Center.”

Title 18:
This legislation made the Delaware Insurance Commissioner responsible for regulating Managed Care Organizations.

Claws & Wings Video Series

Claws & Wings Video Series Playlist

The Developmental Disabilities Council is honored to present “Claws and Wings”, a collection of personal oral histories as shared by twenty-two unique and extraordinary Delaware disability advocates. Designed to capture the stories and wisdom of disability advocates for future generations, this video series is part of the Delaware Disability History Project.


Claws & Wings Video Series Playlist

 

Oral History Transcripts: Disability in Delaware 1917-2017

Delawareans with disabilities, family members, and professionals discuss their lives, their work, and important issues. They talk about living with a disability, how things have changed over time, laws, services and resources, and many other topics. Click the links to read the interviews: