Center for Disabilities Studies offers DSAAPD presentation

12:41 p.m., July 27, 2011--The University of Delaware’s Center for Disabilities Studies (CDS) will present “DSAAPD: Building Access to Community-Based Long-Term Care Services,” the fifth in its series of Lunchtime Learning sessions, on Wednesday, Aug. 17.

William Love, director of the Division of Services for Aging and Adults with Physical Disabilities (DSAAPD), and additional DSAAPD staff members will provide an overview of the efforts of the division and the Department of Health and Social Services that focus on building access to community-based long-term care services. 

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DSAAPD is the state agency that provides a broad range of programs and services on behalf of older persons and adults with physical disabilities. Services and programs operated or funded by DSAAPD include: adult day services, adult foster care, Alzheimer’s day treatment, assisted living, assistive devices, attendant services, case management, Delaware Passport to Independence, home modification, legal services, long-term care ombudsman program, Medicaid waiver for older adults and people with disabilities, medical transportation, personal care and respite care.

The CDS Lunchtime Learning session will take place in Room 132A at the Center for Disabilities Studies, 461 Wyoming Road, Newark, Del., from noon to 1 p.m. on Wednesday, Aug. 17. It is free and open to the public. Attendees are welcome to bring a bag lunch. Water and snacks will be served.

Reservations are requested. Contact Michele Sands at msands@udel.edu or 302-831-3038 and indicate if you need an accommodation.