Healthy Delawareans with Disabilities 2010
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Healthy Delawareans
with Disabilities 2010

About Us

Division of Developmental Disabilities Services (DDDS)

Fundamental to the Division of Developmental Disabilities Services mission is the philosophy that individuals with disabilities are capable of growth, development, learning, and that opportunities to do so are essential to a full and satisfying life. The Division is committed to this concept and the development of community based programs.

The mission of the Division of Developmental Disabilities Services is to provide services and supports to individuals with mental retardation/developmental disabilities and their families which enable them to make informed choices that lead to an improved quality of life and meaningful participation in their communities.

http://www.dhss.delaware.gov/dhss/ddds/

Center for Disabilities Studies (CDS)

Located at the University of Delaware, the Center for Disabilities Studies is one of over sixty University Centers for Excellence in Developmental Disabilities in the country. CDS is active in five kinds of activities designed to expand and improve services available to Delawareans with disabilities and their families, including: University education, community education, technical assistance and program evaluation, research and demonstration, and dissemination.

The mission of the Center for Disabilities Studies is to enhance the lives of individuals and families in Delaware through education, prevention, service, and research related to disabilities. We promote independence and productivity so individuals and families can fully participate in the life of the community.

CDS is a member of the Association of University Centers on Disabilities (AUCD). AUCD is a national network of interdisciplinary centers advancing policy and practice through research, education, leadership and services for and with individuals with developmental and other disabilities, their families and communities.

http://www.udel.edu/cds/

Center for Applied Demography and Survey Research (CADSR)

The Center for Applied Demography and Survey Research (CADSR) is a project - oriented, policy analysis and survey research center.

CADSR is a unit of the College of Human Services, Education and Public Policy at the University of Delaware.

CADSR provides opinion research and statistical analysis in areas such as health and transportation policy as well as general demographic analysis for state and local government and the private sector.

http://www.cadsr.udel.edu
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