Get Involved

The following is a list of ways that you can participate in any of our programs. Each section offers ways everyone can get involved; from high school and university students, community members, with and without disabilities, to businesses and organizations.

Participate in our online science place, Scientopia - a mentoring program for high school students with disabilities. We are currently recruiting all participants: students, advocates and mentors. The format is unique and is designed to facilitate a fun and dynamic learning environment and an online community. Scientopia consists of members who are interested in actively discussing education and careers, with an emphasis on science, math and engineering, and on disability issues. Because it is an online forum members are not restricted to any region. A global community is encouraged! Visit Scientopia for more details.

Provide a high school student with a disability a meaningful work experience.
We are always recruiting businesses and organizations in the Delaware Valley interested in helping shape the next generation of employees/citizens. By offering students an 8 week summer internship in a science, math, or engineering related field employers offer students a way to learn, first hand, more about the day to day tasks of a career of interest. Help fuel an interest and plant the seeds of the future. This effort is being realized through a partnership with SEEDelaware. Visit Internships for more details.

Donate computers, internet access, or computer software, hardware or accessories.
Help provide students with disabilities access to our online science place, Scientopia. Student members may be loaned computers in order to participate. Other computer products are also desired to help support students' knowledge in computing and enhance online activity. For example, students could benefit from computer products that would: explore the sciences, provide a better understanding of computers and the internet, provide better access to their computer through assistive technology, or even provide equipment to allow for video conferencing to facilitate interactive sessions with a guest speaker.

Contribute to the education of students with disabilities at the postsecondary level.
Support DReAmS (Disability Related Awareness for Students) the University of Delaware registered student organization. DReAmS is a fairly new organization dedicated to 1)creating a forum for students with disabilities to discuss issues pertinent to their needs, 2) create an educational and social vehicle, 3) and to increase awareness among campus and community. DReAmS is an integrated group. All students are encouraged to become a member.

University Students
• Become a member - join the student organization today.
• Cosponsor an activity with us - we invite you, or your fraternity, sorority, or RSO (registered student organization), to cosponsor educational and social activities including fundraisers. Monies DReAmS raise are used for scholarships, assistive technology, accommodations, and the continuation of a series of programs related to disabilities
• Start a student organization at your College or University- feel free to communicate with us with any questions or to let us know of your existence, share information, or cosponsor an activity.

Businesses, Organizations, Consumers, and All
• Come talk to us ... share your expertise or organizations' goals with students, faculty and community
• Sponsor a student for a co-op or internship experience; provide them with real world experiences
• Cosponsor an activity with us to raise money for scholarships, assistive technology & accommodations

Test Drive our Technologies.
Students, consumers, professionals or anyone interested in participating in our research studies and or pilot testing our prototype research at school, home, or work should contact us. We are always interested in participation and feedback at all levels of our research and development. For more information visit our Technologies

Implement programs, technologies or strategies - in your community, classroom, or work. Feel free to contact us if you are interested in enhancing, or creating a program that is in line with our mission. We may be able to assist you in your efforts through collaboration or information and referrals.

Interested in getting involved? If you are interested in talking with us about any of the number of ways you can participate/contribute, or if you have any questions please feel free to communicate with us. We would be delighted to hear from you.

Contact Anna Phalangas via email phalanga@ee.udel.edu or by phone (302) 831-2485.

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