State Council for Persons with Disabilities

06/18/2026

Helping to prevent childhood hunger over the summer.

06/18/2026

Do you provide services to people who have experienced a traumatic brain injury? We would like to partner with you. Join us at our next SCPD Brain Injury Committee (BIC) Community Stakeholder Partnership Meeting. Details can be found on the flyer below. Thank you!

06/16/2026

Celebrating Caregivers! It's free to attend but you must register ahead of time.

06/08/2026

Scan the QR code and answer the simple screening questions. Make sure the voices of people with disabilities are included in the discussion.

Are you a Delaware resident who is 18 years or older?

You are invited to participate in a community-engaged study on emergency outreach messaging in Delaware. The form is intended to identify individuals who may be interested in participating in a 30-minute interview for the study. Completing the form does not obligate you to participate.

This study is being conducted in partnership with a community-engaged doctoral scholar of the Community Engagement Initiative at the University of Delaware.

Individuals interested can scan the QR code on the attached flyer or use the link attached: https://ow.ly/xCta50Z4biB

06/08/2026

Always remember, words can hurt.

The R-word didn't stop being used because something cooler replaced it. It faded because people fought to end it. And now it's creeping back, dressed up as a punchline, an insult, or a throwaway comment, including in shows like Euphoria and stand-up specials. It was never any of those things. And people with disabilities have dealt with this word their entire lives.

In our blog, people share exactly what this word has meant in their lives and the moments they heard it, who said it, and what it cost them. Their stories are honest, painful, and important. And they are exactly why this conversation still matters.

Read their words. Sit with their experiences. And then make two choices: never use it again and say something when others do.

Learn more about how the R-word impacts the lives of people with disabilities: https://bit.ly/42Zth3T

05/19/2026

05/19/2026

FREE vision and wellness screenings in a fun setting!

Tomorrow is the day, everyone! Please join DVI for Healthy Family Vision Night at the Delaware Children's Museum! We are so excited to host this event for Healthy Vision Month to promote healthy eyes and healthy lives! We will have a variety of health and vision community resources and programs for families to learn about while kids can have fun with all the exhibits that the museum has to offer. We will also be offering vision and health screenings (it is so important to detect vision/health problems early!) and some fun giveaways for the kids. It will be for the reduced cost of $2!
We also cannot wait for the beautiful performance put on by Delaware Dance Company. We hope to see you there!
Below are some of the vendors that will be joining us:
ChristianaCare

Delaware Division of Public Health - DPH
Guiding Paws
National Federation of the Blind
The Division of Medicaid and Medical Assistance

New Directions Early Head Start
Delaware Thrives

05/11/2026

New to being a caregiver for someone with a brain injury? Check out these free guides, one for caregivers of adults with brain injuries and one for caregivers of children with brain injuries.

Have you downloaded our new practical guides yet? Now available in two versions - one for caregivers of adults with brain injury, and one for caregivers of children with brain injury - this interactive caregiver resource provides an overview of brain injury, what to expect in the hospital, tips for navigating returning to school or work, how rehabilitation can aid recovery, and how to take care of yourself when you're a caregiver for someone else. Download the free guides here: https://bit.ly/4ehaUy2

05/11/2026

Check this out for helpful information for people who have a brain injury and their caregivers.

Cognitive overload and emotional fatigue can limit effective communication, follow-through, and self-regulation -- not just for people living with brain injury but for caregivers as well. In our upcoming webinar, "'Just One': Building Cognitive and Emotional Bandwidth After Brain Injury," we will explore the "Just One" method as a micro-strategy for initiating action, managing overwhelm, and supporting adaptive change. Register here: https://bit.ly/4nb7SOt

05/11/2026

Plan on attending this FREE informative, important, and powerful event. You won't want to miss seeing the mental health documentary, Everything To Somebody. Breakfast and lunch will be provided.

🎤🗣️ The Delaware Developmental Disabilities Council is proud to continue our Power in Our Voices series with an important conversation during Mental Health Awareness Month.

Join us for a powerful and inclusive event focused on the intersectionality of disability and mental health. Through open conversation, lived experiences, education, and community connection, we will explore the challenges many individuals face and the importance of breaking stigma together.

As part of this event, we will be showing our mental health documentary, Everything To Somebody. This powerful documentary shares the stories of five individuals with disabilities and their mental health journeys, highlighting real experiences, challenges, resilience, and the importance of support and understanding.

Topics will include:
💚 Mental Health Documentary: Everything To Somebody
💚 Barriers to care, stigma, and access to support
💚 Stress, trauma, isolation, and resilience
💚 Building community and self-advocacy
💚 Resources and supports available in our community
💚 Hearing directly from people with lived experience

🍳 Breakfast and lunch will be provided.

📅 Friday, May 29, 2026
⏰ 9:30 AM – 4:00 PM
📍 DE State Troopers Association
500 Messina Hill Rd.
Dover, DE 19904

🎟️ Register today:
https://shorturl.at/ddla7

Everyone is welcome, including individuals with disabilities, family members, professionals, advocates, and community members. Together, we can continue building understanding, connection, and stronger voices in our communities.



Image Description:
Light gray and blue flyer for the Delaware Developmental Disabilities Council’s “Power in Our Voices” Mental Health Awareness event. The flyer features the Power in Our Voices logo, cartoon illustrations of a heart and brain, event details, and information about the documentary Everything To Somebody. The event takes place May 29, 2026, from 9:30 AM to 4 PM in Dover, Delaware. Breakfast and lunch will be provided.