Vinny, a black lab service dog, wearing his army green service vest
Honorary Doggree

Vinny, a service dog who accompanied UD medical diagnostics student Shawn Horrocks to nearly every class over the past four years, will be honored at Commencement with an honorary degree.

A portion of the Disability Pride flag. Muted diagonal stripes of red, yellow, white, blue and green on a grey field
What’s the Meaning of the Colors on the Disability Pride Flag?

Each element of the Disability Pride Flag, which was updated in 2021 to be more accessible for individuals with photosensitivity, is meaningful.

Gathered stacks of US paper currency.
SSI Benefits Expected To Rise Next Year

A cost of living increase in Social Security Insurance payments is expected in January 2024, a new analysis predicts.

A Golden Retriever-Labrador mix puppy wearing a yellow vest lays on a carpeted floor
Meet Scooby II. He’s the 22nd puppy this Delaware man has raised to be a service dog

Mike Hartsky raises puppies that are meant to become service dogs for people with disabilities.

A group of five teens from Brandywine High School stand in front of a stretch limo
A champions’ welcome home

A team of Brandywine High School students returned home after winning a national STEM competition with a proposal for a low-cost assistive technology product that would help individuals with disabilities live independently.