The Developmental Disabilities Council would like to welcome you and introduce our new WordPress blog. The Developmental Disabilities Council will use this network to share information about our community, both national and on the state level.
We hope you will visit this new site regularly for current information and that you will share your thoughts with us concerning disability issues.
Sincerely,
Pat Maichle
Executive Director
Junior Partners in Policymaking (JPIP) is sponsored by the Delaware Developmental Disabilities Council, Delaware Department of Education, and the Administration on Developmental Disabilities. Training is provided by the Center for Disabilities Studies at the University of Delaware.
Junior Partners in Policymaking is held every other year for young adults aged 15 to 22.
JPIP participants will learn about:
In the evenings, participants have the opportunity to get together with other participants and enjoy a variety of entertainment together. JPIP participants stay in dorms, eat in the dining halls and attend classes at the University of Delaware.
The 2011 program took place June 19 through June 24.
2011 Jr. Partners in Policymaking Class
2011 Jr. Partners in Policymaking Class
“Making a Difference for Delawareans who have Developmental Disabilities”
Partners in Policymaking is an innovative Leadership Training Program that teaches people to be community leaders. The program is designed for parents raising young or school-aged children with a developmental disability* or young adults with developmental disabilities.
“Partners” provides up-to-date information, education and skill building activities about the legislative process and local, state and national issues that affect individuals with disabilities.
“Partners” participants are people who are ready to work for change in public policy. The overall goal of the program is to foster a PARTNERship between people who need and use services for disabilities and those who make public policy. “Partners” graduates gain the abilities to teach policymakers a new way of thinking about people with disabilities.
Sessions are held on eight 2-day sessions in Dover, Delaware. The 2012 dates are:
Applications are now being accepted until December 16, 2011 for the 2012 Partners in Policymaking class.
To obtain the Program Brochure or an Application for Participation, please visit the DD Council website: http://www.ddc.delaware.gov. If you have any questions, please contact Al Rose at (302) 739-3333 or al.rose@state.de.us.
View a copy of the Developmental Disabilities Council 2011 Bullying Position Statement. This position statement was approved by the Council on September 14, 2011.
The article below appeared in September 22nd edition of The News Journal.
http://www.delawareonline.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=2011109220337
SAVE THE DATEJanuary 19, 2012
8:00am-3:45pm
Sheraton Dover Hotel
Dover, Delaware
Featured Keynote Speaker:
Constance Garner, PhD. (Executive Director of Advance Class)
Online registration begins on October 20th!
Please visit http://www.lifeconference-delaware.org/
to register or for more information on session topics.
The Developmental Disabilities Council is currently seeking new members who are people with a developmental disability. The DDC is federally funded under the Developmental Disabilities Assistance and Bill of Rights Act of 2000 (PL 106-402) within the DD Act. All Members are appointed by the Governor of the State of Delaware and must apply by using the Governors Application Form. The Developmental Disabilities Council welcomes applications for new Members today.
If you have questions or need further assistance, please contact the DDC office at (302) 739-3333.
A Conference for Understanding and Responding to the
Needs of Crime Victims with Disabilities
When: Thursday, October 27, 2011
9:00am – 4:00pm
Where: The Duncan Center
500 West Loockerman Street
Dover, DE 19904
Registration: Visit http://dtool.dhss.delaware.gov no later then October 13th to register. Limited seating available!
Training Topics Include:
Five (5) Certification and Continuing Education Hours are available.
Please view the Event Flier for more information.
This video highlights the benefits of building houses using the Universal Design concept. It was produced locally in conjunction with the Center for Universal Design at North Carolina State University. Universal Design is just that “universal” and will improve living conditions in a home for everyone. Universal Design is not geared toward a specific population, but benefits everyone of every age and ability. For more information please contact Al Rose at (302) 739-3333.
Working to ensure that people with developmental
disabilities enjoy the same quality of life as the rest of society.
View more at ddc.delaware.gov
