OPINION: Delaware Legislators Should Fully Fund the McNesby Act
We must pay our caregivers a living wage for the vital work they do
Published: March 27, 2022 By: Liz and Brendan O’Neill
The bad news is that our state is facing a crisis: Delaware citizens with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD) are not getting the care that they need.
The good news is that we have the money and the mechanism to solve this crisis.
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Autism Delaware Celebrates 44 Days of Autism Acceptance and Inclusion
Highlighting autism awareness and engagement from March 25 to May 7
Published: March 16, 2022 by: Autism Delaware
For 44 days, we are highlighting the great ways so many people are showing their support for autism acceptance and inclusion.
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Joe Principe Honored With Governor’s Volunteer Award
It started with wanting to make things better for his kids
Published: February 23, 2022 By: Lisa Walenceus and Carla Koss
Joe Principe will be recognized for more than 13 years of volunteer work with Autism Delaware when the 2021 Governor’s Outstanding Volunteer Award is presented in a virtual Facebook Live ceremony on February 24, 2022, at 7:00 PM.
“Over the years, I’ve met many family members who are committed to helping to create a caring community around people with ASD. But the legacy Joe has established is simply amazing,” says Brian Hall, Autism Delaware’s executive director.
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Dr. Kerry Magro’s Autism Journey Brings Him to Autism Delaware
Nationally-known autistic activist, author, and speaker joins Autism Delaware board
Published: January 19, 2022 By: Lisa Walenceus
Dr. Kerry Magro, Ed.D., an award-winning speaker, best-selling author, and nationally known autism activist, joins the Autism Delaware board of directors this month to serve a three-year term as its newest member. His service to the autism community across Delaware is another step in an autism journey that is dedicated to helping others on the spectrum.
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