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CLASI's Disability Rights Delaware has released a new informational guide about the early release options available to incarcerated Delawareans, which outlines recent legal changes to the compassionate release process. Learn more & access the guide here: declasi.org/news-and-stories…
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REMINDER: Disability Rights Delaware is requesting your feedback on our proposed priorities for the coming year! Please take a moment to submit comments by Sept. 30, 2026 -- the effectiveness of our advocacy depends on strong community support and input.➡️declasi.org/drd/
CLASI's Disability Rights Delaware program is requesting public comment on its proposed FY27 priorities, now through Sept. 30, 2026. Please take a moment to comment -- your opinion matters! To review the priorities and submit feedback, please visit: declasi.org/drd/
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We are looking for volunteers to help us monitor polling sites for accessibility on Nov. 3! What’s involved: • Attend a 30–45 min. virtual training • Sign up to monitor at least 1 polling site • Complete an accessibility survey/take photos 👉Learn more: bit.ly/poll-monitor
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It's #DisabilityVotingRightsWeek! CLASI's Disability Rights Delaware & @Delaware_DDC are hosting a Voting Accessibility Workshop & Resource Fair on Sept. 28, 2026, 1pm, 500 Messina Hill Rd. in Dover. 🔗Learn more & register: bit.ly/4qJLAoH or email nkegelman@declasi.org.
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At this free event, you'll have a chance to: ✅Learn about your voting rights & accommodations ✅Hear from individuals with lived experience ✅Meet representatives from the Delaware Department of Elections ✅Register to vote & make a voting plan ✅Play games & win prizes
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Registration is required; light refreshments will be provided. Accessibility questions or requests? Contact Nina Kegelman at (302) 856-2027 or nkegelman@declasi.org. #DisabilityVote #RevUp2026 #DisabilityVotingRightsWeek #Delaware
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Congrats to CLASI's Kaitlyn Cirrito on being named one of Delaware's "Most Influential & Inspiring Under 30" by @delawareonline! 🎉As Fair Housing Testing Coordinator, she brings outstanding dedication and leadership to our Housing Unit. Read more here: delawareonline.com/story/lif…
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🎉We’re excited to share that CLASI has been named a 2026 Delaware "Top Workplace" by @delawareonline! This marks the 9th time in the past 11 years we've received this honor and we're proud to be the highest-ranked nonprofit in our category. Learn more: declasi.org/news-and-stories…
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We were thrilled to welcome six new staff members to CLASI last week: • Amanda Wassum—Law Clerk, Housing Unit • Roxana Hutchinson—Investigator/Monitor & Patient Advocate, Disability Rights Delaware • Terra Barrow—Public Benefits Advocate/Paralegal, Disability Rights Delaware
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• Elizabeth Heise — Staff Attorney, Elder Law Program • Tremayne Stone — Social Worker, Family Representation Unit • Maggie Toner — Law Clerk, Family Representation Unit We’re excited to see the impact they will have as they bring their skills and experience to our work!
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⚠️What Delaware voters with disabilities need to know about the lawsuit challenging permanent absentee ballots: ✅This lawsuit has NOT changed anything about permanent absentee voting for the 2026 Primary Election on Sept. 15. ✅To vote absentee in the 2026 General Election...
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...on Nov. 3, ALL permanent absentee voters should submit a NEW request for an absentee ballot by Oct. 30 to ensure they receive a ballot this year. 🗳 Request a new absentee ballot at ivote.de.gov or download the form here: bit.ly/absentee-request-form
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CLASI's Disability Rights Delaware program is requesting public comment on its proposed FY27 priorities, now through Sept. 30, 2026. Please take a moment to comment -- your opinion matters! To review the priorities and submit feedback, please visit: declasi.org/drd/
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1/4 A group of CLASI attorneys and advocates recently spent a day sharpening their courtroom skills during a full-day mock trial. They had the opportunity to apply skills they developed during an intensive three-day National Institute for Trial Advocacy program hosted by CLASI...
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3/4 Ongoing professional development like this helps ensure our attorneys and advocates are able to provide the highest quality representation to the Delawareans we serve.
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4/4 A special thanks to CLASI Deputy Director Sarah Rhine for organizing the mock trial, to Delaware Law School for hosting us, and to retired attorney Robert Hirst for volunteering his time to serve as our judge and help mentor the next generation of public interest advocates.
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📢CLASI is hiring a Staff Attorney to join our Public Benefits Unit! Help Delawareans achieve economic stability by ensuring they can access critical supports, including food and cash assistance, health insurance, and disability benefits. Learn more: declasi.org/careers/public-b…
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CLASI joins organizations across the country in rejecting the analysis of a DOJ memo that questions the Supreme Court's longstanding precedent in Olmstead, which affirmed the right of people w/ disabilities to live & receive services in their communities: declasi.org/news-and-stories…
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