Changing Faces, Changing Places

Aloha, Alma

Many of the people who we serve, particularly those in Kent County, may have noticed the absence of Alma Cordero from our Dover ATRC. Due to personal health matters, Alma is unable to continue the wonderful work she has done with DATI. Alma, who has been with DATI from the early days - April 1995 to be exact - brought a quiet sense of dignified grace to our organization, along with an incredible sense of dedication and compassion. Alma touched our hearts and also the hearts of many of those with whom we work. We want to take this opportunity to thank her for all of her efforts over the years and wish her all the best.

If you would like to drop Alma a note or send warm wishes her way, you can send it directly to the Kent ATRC and we'll make sure that she gets it. Address it to: Alma Cordero, c/o DATI, 100 Enterprise Place, Suite 1, Dover, Delaware 19904.

New Face in the Kent ATRC

Connie Yelle (pronounced "yell") is the newest member of the DATI team. She will provide administrative support at the Kent County ATRC. Connie brings a wealth of clerical and administrative support experience to the position, having held multiple positions in New Jersey schools over the past decade. Connie holds an Associate's Degree in Business Management from Chesapeake College, and has recently moved to Middletown with her family.

Movin? On Up

Our very own Marvin Williams, famous Bargain Basement columnist and formerly the AT Specialist in DATI's Kent County Assistive Technology Resource Center, has relocated with his family to New Castle, and is now the AT Specialist at the New Castle ATRC. "I'm excited about the move," Marvin says, "and also excited by the opportunity to provide services for the people of New Castle County." Marvin wants to make sure that everyone in Kent County knows that they can still call on him if they need assistance or advice.

New Face of Funding Assistance

Eileen Mapes recently joined the DATI as its new Information and Outreach Coordinator. She replaces Kia Bergman, who relocated to New Jersey as a result of her husband's job transfer. Eileen has been a Delawarean for over 3 years and comes to us from The Children's Hospital of Philadelphia, where she worked as a child life specialist. She has worked in the healthcare field for the past 12 years; in addition to child life, she brings experience in early intervention as well as member advocacy with a health insurance company. Here at DATI, Eileen will be responsible for the AT and Telework Loan Programs, The AT Messenger, individual funding assistance, and other outreach activities. Eileen says, "I am thrilled to join the DATI team and look forward to contributing to the significant work done by the DATI throughout the state of Delaware." Eileen received her Associate of Arts degree from American River College in Sacramento and her Bachelor of Arts and Master of Science degrees from Wheelock College in Boston. Eileen resides in Wilmington, and likes to spend her leisure time taking walks, cooking, and spending time with friends and family.

New Location for Sussex ATRC

After searching for years for a permanent location, DATI is happy to announce that the Sussex County ATRC has landed in the exact location in which it began 16 years ago! The ATRC is back in the Georgetown Professional Park on Route 113. The address is 20601 Office Circle, and we are in Suite C. Housed at this location are Dan Fendler, AT Specialist, Sandy Walls, who provides administrative support and manages the AT Exchange, and Sonja Rathel, DATI's Project Coordinator. Sandy is pictured at the doorway awaiting your visit! Just outside the door is ample free, accessible parking, and the center is, of course, fully accessible.

Dan and Sandy are clearly thrilled to be all settled in. They have a lot of exciting new products to share with you; stop by, say hello, and see what new goodies are on the shelves for you to test and borrow! We would like to extend our deep appreciation to our University of Delaware colleagues in the College of Marine and Earth Studies, particularly Joe Scudlark, Joe Farrell, and Bruce Campbell, for giving us a temporary home at their facility in Cape Henlopen State Park.

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