A special effort for special kids CDS is creating the Family Support Initiative, a “one-stop shop” to connect parents of children with disabilities with all the organizations that provide services and support.
‘Save the Connectors’ receives support from Knights of Columbus The Knights of Columbus stepped in with a donation to support CDS’s community service-oriented Community Connectors, which had lost funding.
Interns with disabilities complete training at UD hotel Through the CDS Swank Employment Initiative, two transition-age students who aim to become hotel workers completed 90-day internships at UD’s Marriott Hotel.
Galonsky receives AUCD fellowship in disability policy A CDS graduate research assistant received a prestigious fellowship to gain federal legislative experience in using statistical analysis to write and implement better health policy.
New Directions Early Head Start receives grant to expand services The federal government awarded CDS a $1 million grant to expand a program that supports pregnant women and families with young children.