State Council for Persons with Disabilities
Welcome
I am privileged to serve as the Director of the Delaware State Council for Persons with Disabilities (SCPD). I am committed to working for the State Council for Persons with Disabilities to fulfill its mission to unite disability advocates and State agency policymakers to ensure that individuals with disabilities are empowered to become fully integrated within the community. As the Director of the State Council for Persons with Disabilities , I am honored and committed to working with you and our State agencies to ensure that all Delawareans with disabilities are able to participate in Delaware’s Boards, Commissions, and Committees and to have your concerns heard as they relate to State of Delaware programs and activities.
-- John McNeal, Director
CALL TO ACTION
Public Hearing on Proposed Interpreter Registry Legislation
Thank you for your participation at the public meeting on April 28th to receive input and comments on the draft legislation to establish a registry of interpreters for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing. If you would like to provide additional comments, you may submit them to SCPD via SCPD@delaware.gov.
Comments will be taken until May 5, 2021.
Act Now to Prevent Discrimination in Housing!
Take a Moment to Voice Your Support for Source of Income Protection: SB 90
Senate Bill 90 removes the exemption to protect renters from discrimination.
Under Senate Bill 90, Landlords would not be able to discriminate against a potential renter based on how the renter is planning to pay rent.
Mission Statement
The mission of the State Council for Persons with Disabilities is to unite, in one Council, disability advocates and State agency policy makers to ensure that individuals with disabilities are empowered to become fully integrated within the community.
Featured Topics
SCPD Membership
Terri Hancharick
Chairwoman
Kristin Harvey
Vice Chairwoman
The State Council for Persons with Disabilities (SCPD) is seeking individuals with disabilities and family members of individuals with disabilities to join as voting members. The Council meets monthly January - June and September - November.
Please call our office at 302-739-3621 or send an email to SCPDGeneralMailbox@delaware.gov if you are interested in becoming a member or have questions.
View our 2020 Joint Legislative Priorities that the State Council for Persons with Disabilities (SCPD),is jointly advocating with the Delaware Developmental Disabilities Council (DDC), and the Governor's Advisory Council for Exceptional Citizens (GACEC).
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Upcoming Events
View the complete SCPD Calendar.