In the National Review, a writer criticizes the Delaware bill legalizing physician-assisted suicide (PAS). He says some people with intellectual disabilities do not have the capacity to give informed consent and may be swayed by health care professionals with pro-PAS agendas.
The Delaware Department of Education named 15 schools 2017 Recognition Schools, an honor that comes with an $8,000 award. Three schools cited their PBS team as one of the reasons for their success.
An audit by the Administration on Community Living and two other HHS offices finds that group home staff regularly neglect to investigate and report injuries and deaths suffered by residents with developmental disabilities.
Ocean View has teamed up with individuals with hearing impairments to offer deaf awareness training to first responders who need to effectively communicate with this population during emergencies. Basic American Sign Language was taught during the training.
The American Civil Liberties Union of Delaware has filed a lawsuit against the state claiming the education system is not providing adequate academic support for all students, including those with disabilities.
