by Delaware Family Voices | Jan 9, 2013 | Events, Legislative
Wednesday, January 16th is Delaware’s 6th Annual Disability Day in Legislative Hall Are you the parent of a child with special needs and would like to know more about how the state can assist you and your child? Do you have questions about disability services in... by Delaware Family Voices | Oct 9, 2012 | Health Care, Insurance, Legislative
On March 23, 2010, President Obama signed into law the Affordable Care Act (ACA), putting into place comprehensive health care changes that were scheduled for implementation over the next four years. Almost immediately, ACA provisions began phasing in, despite court... by Delaware Family Voices | Jul 30, 2012 | Education, Events, Legislative
Let your voice be heard! Delaware agencies will hold public hearings in August to gather your input on state-wide regulations. In June of 2012, Governor Markell signed Executive Order 36. This Order establishes a periodic review of all Delaware agency regulations that... by Delaware Family Voices | Jul 18, 2012 | Legislative
On Monday, July 16th, Governor Markell signed into law House Bill 319, thereby creating the Employment First Act and the Employment First Oversight Commission for the state of Delaware. The Employment First Act’s primary objective is to help open additional... by Delaware Family Voices | Jul 16, 2012 | Legislative
In a landmark decision, the United States Justice Department obtained a $10.5 million settlement to resolve disability-based housing discrimination lawsuit. JPI Construction L.P. (JPI) and six other JPI firms were charged with discriminating on the basis of disability... by Delaware Family Voices | Jul 5, 2012 | Legislative
Olmstead vs. LC Thirteen years ago, the U.S. Supreme Court ruled in Olmstead v. LC that states must eliminate unnecessary segregation of individuals with disabilities and ensure that individuals with disabilities receive services in the most integrated setting...
