3:44 p.m., May 1, 2007--The University of Delaware's Center for Disabilities Studies has scheduled public meetings on the five-year goals for the Governor's Commission on Community-Based Alternatives for Persons with Disabilities. Persons with disabilities, family members, service providers, including professionals like therapists, educators, bus drivers, health care workers and others who have experience with or knowledge of disability services are invited.

The commission has drafted 10 goals to reach in the next five years that will improve access to services in assessment, employment, health care, housing, a “Money Follows the Person” program and direct support workforce development.

The meeting are scheduled as follows:

• Tuesday, May 8, from 5:45-8 p.m., Delaware Tech, Stanton Campus, in rooms 114A and 116A;
• Tuesday, May 15, from 5:45-8 p.m., Delaware Tech, Terry Campus in Dover, Corporate Training Center, in rooms 400A and 400B; and
• Thursday, May 24, from 5:45-8 p.m., Delaware Tech, Owens Campus in Georgetown, Carter Partnership Center, in rooms 555A and 555B.

To confirm attendance at one of the sessions, call (302) 831-3708 or (302) 831-4689 (TDD). Sign language accommodations should be requested at least three days before a meeting.

Members of the community are invited to share comments about the drafted five-year plan by leaving a voice message at (302) 831-3708 or (302) 831-4689 (TDD), sending e-mail comments to [ud-cds@udel.edu] or by sending mail to:

Center for Disabilities Studies
Attention: Commission Public Comment
461 Wyoming Road
Newark, DE 19716

Spanish-language comments can be submitted via e-mail, mail or by leaving a voice message at (302) 831-3708.

For more information, including an outline of the five-year goals, please visit [www.udel.edu/cds/ccba]. Members of the public can also request hard copies of the commission's five-year goals or a private presentation to a community group regarding the commission's goals.