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Governor's Advisory Council for Exceptional Citizens- GACEC GACEC advises the State Board of Education, Delaware Department of Education and other state agencies

🎉 It’s happening TODAY! 🎉Come celebrate Disability History & Awareness Month with us at the Disability Resource Fair!📅 T...
10/01/2026

🎉 It’s happening TODAY! 🎉

Come celebrate Disability History & Awareness Month with us at the Disability Resource Fair!

📅 Today, October 1
⏰ 10:00 AM–2:00 PM
📍 Dover YMCA | 1137 S. State Street

There will be Zumba, chair yoga and exercise, healthy cooking demos, community resources, vendors, and more! 💃🧘‍♀️🤝

Free and open to everyone! Stop by, bring a friend, and help us celebrate inclusion, community, and disability awareness. 💙

We hope to see you there!

📣 Happening Tomorrow! 🎉Join us as we celebrate Disability History & Awareness Month at the Disability Resource Fair!📅 Th...
09/30/2026

📣 Happening Tomorrow! 🎉
Join us as we celebrate Disability History & Awareness Month at the Disability Resource Fair!
📅 Thursday, October 1, 2026
⏰ 10:00 AM–2:00 PM
📍 Dover YMCA | 1137 S. State Street
Come enjoy a fun, welcoming day featuring:
• 💃 Zumba
• 🥗 Healthy cooking demos
• 🧘 Chair yoga
• 💪 Chair exercise
• 🤝 Community vendors, resources, and more!
Hosted by the Governor’s Advisory Council for Exceptional Citizens in collaboration with the Dover YMCA.
✨ Free and open to everyone!
Bring a friend, share this post, and help spread the word—we hope to see you there! 💙

Join us at the 2027 LIFE Conference for **A Seat at the Table**—a chance to hear from Delaware leaders and share how pol...
09/24/2026

Join us at the 2027 LIFE Conference for **A Seat at the Table**—a chance to hear from Delaware leaders and share how policies impact people with disabilities.

**January 27, 2027 • Bally’s Dover Conference Center**
Register at lifeconferencede.org.

🪑 A Seat at the Table: An Interactive Discussion

Your lived experience matters—and Delaware decision makers need to hear it!

Join us at the 2027 LIFE Conference for an interactive conversation with:

🔹 Young, JD, Cabinet Secretary, Delaware Department of Health and Social Services (DHSS)
🔹 Senator Kyra Hoffner, Delaware’s 14th Senate District
🔹 Representative Michael Smith, representing Pike Creek Valley and parts of Hockessin and Newark
🔹 Andrew “Drew” Wilson, Deputy Secretary for Medicaid for the State of Delaware

Hear what these Delaware leaders are working on, ask questions, and share how laws and policies can affect the everyday lives, services, and independence of people with disabilities.

Ask questions. Listen. Learn. Share your lived experience.

📅 January 27, 2027
📍 Bally’s Dover Conference Center

🪑 There’s a seat at the table for you—reserve yours today!

🔗 Register: lifeconferencede.org

Image Description: Colorful LIFE Conference graphic inviting attendees to “pull up a chair” for the interactive “A Seat at the Table” session with policymakers on January 27, 2027, at Bally’s Dover Conference Center.

📣 One Week Away! 🎉Mark your calendar and come celebrate Disability History & Awareness Month with us at the Disability R...
09/24/2026

📣 One Week Away! 🎉

Mark your calendar and come celebrate Disability History & Awareness Month with us at the Disability Resource Fair!

📅 Thursday, October 1, 2026
⏰ 10:00 AM–2:00 PM
📍 Dover YMCA | 1137 S. State Street

Stop by for a fun and welcoming day featuring:
💃 Zumba
🥗 Healthy cooking
🧘 Chair yoga
💪 Chair exercise
🤝 Community vendors and helpful resources

Hosted by the Governor’s Advisory Council for Exceptional Citizens in collaboration with the Dover YMCA.

✨ Free and open to everyone! Bring a friend, share this post, and help us spread the word. We hope to see you there! 💙

LIFE Conference Scholarships available. Learn more below
09/14/2026

LIFE Conference Scholarships available. Learn more below

🎓 Need a Scholarship to Attend the 2027 LIFE Conference? A limited number of scholarships are available for Delaware residents who are people with disabilities or family members of a person with a disability and need financial assistance. To request a scholarship application, email the LIFE Conference contractor at [email protected]. Don’t wait—the scholarship application deadline is October 2, 2026! The 2027 LIFE Conference, “From Advocacy to Action,” will be held January 27, 2027, at Bally’s Dover Conference Center.

Image Description: A blackboard-style graphic announcing scholarships for the 2027 LIFE Conference, “From Advocacy to Action.” Large text states that a limited number of scholarships are available. A yellow box highlights the application deadline of October 2, 2026. The conference will take place January 27, 2027, from 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM at Bally’s Dover Conference Center. Scholarship requirements listed are: Delaware resident; person with a disability or family member of a person with a disability; and need financial assistance. The bottom of the graphic says to apply by email at [email protected]. The LIFE logo and are also displayed.

Join us for Disability History & Awareness Month!Come to the Resource Fair on Thursday, October 1, 2026, from 10:00 AM–2...
09/14/2026

Join us for Disability History & Awareness Month!

Come to the Resource Fair on Thursday, October 1, 2026, from 10:00 AM–2:00 PM at the Dover YMCA, 1137 S. State Street.

Enjoy activities including Zumba, healthy cooking, chair yoga, and chair exercise. Vendors from community organizations will also be available to share helpful resources.

Hosted by the Governor’s Advisory Council for Exceptional Citizens in collaboration with the Dover YMCA. All are welcome, and the event is free and open to the public. Please share!

Reposting to spread the word — the 2027 LIFE Conference is open for registration!
09/10/2026

Reposting to spread the word — the 2027 LIFE Conference is open for registration!

📢 Wait… you haven’t registered for the 2027 LIFE Conference yet? 👀 Well, here’s your reminder! Registration is OPEN for the 2027 LIFE Conference: “From Advocacy to Action,” happening Wednesday, January 27, 2027, at Bally’s Dover Conference Center. LIFE stands for Legislation, Independence, Families, and Education, and the conference brings together people with disabilities, families, caregivers, professionals, educators, service providers, policymakers, and the community. Don’t let Early Bird pricing fly away! 🐦 Register by November 2, 2026, to take advantage of the discounted rate. A limited number of scholarships are available for Delaware residents who are people with disabilities or parents, guardians, or caregivers of a person with a disability. To request a scholarship application, email the LIFE Conference contractor at [email protected]. Scholarship applications are due October 2, 2026. Register here: https://lifeconferencede.org/registration/

Image Description: A 2027 LIFE Conference registration graphic with a teal, white, yellow, and blue design. On the left is a person with Down syndrome wearing glasses, a white medical coat, and a stethoscope, smiling and pointing upward toward the LIFE Conference logo. Large text on the right reads, “Registration Is Open!” followed by “2027 LIFE Conference – From Advocacy to Action.” The graphic lists the conference date as January 27, 2027, from 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM at Bally’s Dover Conference Center. It directs people to lifeconferencede.org for information and registration and includes at the bottom.

Did you know...adults with disabilities are almost four times more likely to report suicidal ideation compared to person...
09/09/2026

Did you know...adults with disabilities are almost four times more likely to report suicidal ideation compared to persons without disabilities. Today is the 988 Day of Action. Join Delaware for a moment of silence at 8am and share message of support at 8pm. 988 offers 24/7 judgment-free support for mental health, substance use, and more. Text, call, or chat 988.

Did you know...30% to 40% of people with intellectual and developmental disabilities are likely to have co-occurring men...
09/08/2026

Did you know...30% to 40% of people with intellectual and developmental disabilities are likely to have co-occurring mental health disabilities. No matter what you're facing, you don't have to do it alone. If you're going through something hard, worried about someone you love, or just need to talk, the 988 Lifeline is here for you.

This Labor Day, GACEC recognizes and celebrates the contributions of workers across Delaware and the nation. Every perso...
09/08/2026

This Labor Day, GACEC recognizes and celebrates the contributions of workers across Delaware and the nation. Every person deserves the opportunity to pursue meaningful employment, build independence, and contribute their talents to their community.

Today, we honor the dedication and hard work of all workers and reaffirm the importance of creating inclusive workplaces where people with disabilities have equal opportunities to succeed.

Wishing everyone a safe and meaningful Labor Day!

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