Vol. 2, No. 5, Sept/Oct 1994	Previous Issues Subscribe to AT Messenger Download PDF Viewer
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Governor Carper Creates New Division

On July 8th, 1994, Governor Thomas Carper signed legislation establishing the Division of Services for Aging and Adults with Physical Disabilities within the Department of Health and Social Services of Delaware.

The new division will develop services and programs to help adults with physical disabilities live as independently as possible. All services will be coordinated at one office. Clients no longer will have to report to different agencies within different divisions to receive benefits and case management. There will be a seamless delivery of services and a single case manager assigned to each client.

The new division, created with the needs of the consumer as top priority, was designed after extensive consultation with advocacy groups and community leaders. The services and programs offered are consumer-driven and will be tailored to meet each individual's specific needs.

Eleanor Cain, who led the Division of Aging to national recognition, will serve as director. She looks forward to "another opportunity to help people achieve their goals and continue to live meaningful, independent lives."