Center for Disabilities Studies

Back-to-school well-being University of Delaware professors share research and strategies for promoting teacher and student well-being

Vocational hopes and expectations UD assistant professor explores the tensions between hopes and expectations in vocational planning for autistic young adults

Making an impact: the Delaware UCEDD’s Spectrum Scholars The University of Delaware’s Spectrum Scholars, a college-to-career program for autistic students launched in 2018, has graduated its first two students.

For The Record, June 16, 2023 CDS research manager Jess Monahan’s publication in a peer-reviewed journal concerning mental health assessments of autistic college students and CDS Health and Wellness unit director Sarah Mallory’s conference award for her presentation on COVID-19 vaccine access for people with disabilities are highlighted in this roundup of UD-campus achievements.

New technology gives older adults, disability community sense of independence Karen Latimer of the CDS-run Delaware Assistive Technology Initiative (DATI) demonstrated devices that can help older Delawareans remain independent and safe in their homes at a May 15 event held with the Sussex County Advisory Committee on Aging & Adults with Physical Disabilities. Devices that support individuals with disabilities throughout the life span are available at DATI’s resource centers for a free trial period.