State Council for Persons with Disabilities

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.

05/08/2026

The Delaware chapter of the National Federation of the Blind is excited to announce their College Scholarships! If you're a student in Delaware with a visual impairment, take advantage of this chance to receive financial support for your educational needs, including tuition, assistive technology, books, and more. The deadline to apply is May 15th. To apply, visit www.nfbde.org.

If you have questions, please email June Hunter-Hardy Scholarship Chair- [email protected] or Sylvia Reid, Affiliate [email protected]

05/04/2026

So true...

“Part of the problem is that we tend to think that equality is about treating everyone the same, when it’s not. It’s about fairness. It’s about equity of access.”
- Judy Heumann

04/28/2026

For $18 you get a game ticket and a private picnic in a relaxed, fun atmosphere! Go Blue Rocks!

04/23/2026

Great place to socialize and connect with other teen/young adults with autism or ADHD and have fun! Don't forget to preregister for this FREE event at the Kent County Public Library!

04/20/2026

Do you have autism or ADHD and are feeling stressed or anxious? Register for this FREE event at the Kent County Public Library.