SSI provides monthly cash payments to help meet the basic needs of children who have physical or mental disability or who are blind. If you care for a child or teenager with a disability, and have limited income and savings or other resources, your child may be eligible for SSI.
This program is operated by the Division of Social Services. It provides Medicaid coverage to severely disabled children who do not qualify for Supplemental Security Income (SSI) or other Medicaid qualifying programs because of their parents' income and/or resources. Parents wishing to apply for this program for their child should contact the appropriate DSS Long Term Care Service Delivery Unit.
Division of vocational rehabilitation provides individualized services for employers and people with disabilities, develops career pathways that link qualified employees to jobs, resulting in greater independence and a more inclusive workplace.
The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) requires that disabled individuals be guaranteed the same level of transportation services as non-disabled persons. DART First State is pleased to provide paratransit services for disabled persons unable to use our over 60 public fixed bus routes.
The Division of Developmental Disabilities Service's mission is aligned with the vision and the Department of Health and Social Service's mission to improve the quality of life for Delaware's citizens by promoting health and well-being, fostering self-sufficiency, and protecting vulnerable populations.
The Down Syndrome Association of Delaware is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization whose mission is to be a resource promoting public awareness, education and advocacy supporting individuals with Down syndrome and their families.
Networks provides students with a place to develop their intellect, higher-level thinking skills, problem solving techniques and technical abilities. All training received at Networks enables our students to acquire employability and technical skills necessary to obtain and retain employment upon exiting school.
