CDS (DE UCEDD) CAC Member Is Named to Delaware Women's Hall of Fame Organization: Center for Disabilities Studies at the University of Delaware
March 30, 2012
Micki Edelsohn |
Micki Edelsohn, a long-time member of the Community Advisory Council of the Center for Disabilities Studies at the University of Delaware, was inducted into the Delaware Women's Hall of Fame on March 21, 2012. Micki also is a member of the President's Committee for People with Intellectual Disabilities. Sponsored by the Delaware Commission for Women for the past 31 years, the Hall of Fame exists to educate and recognize the unique contributions of women to our state.
To date, 121 women have been inducted. Nominated by organizations, peers and colleagues, they are pioneers in their fields, public servants, businesswomen, professionals and advocates from throughout the state. Micki was selected as one four inductees this year, according to the Delaware Commission for Women, for changing the lives of people with intellectual and developmental disabilities in Delaware and beyond. She created the "Homes for Life" Foundation, a charitable organization with the purpose of building safe and comfortable homes for adults with intellectual disabilities. Since 1980, Micki has raised millions of dollars and built 25 comfortable, four-bedroom homes in residential neighborhoods. As Micki has provided housing, she has created new understanding of a population frequently stigmatized, opening possibilities that extend far beyond their front doors. The photo and description of Micki can be found on the following site: http://commissionforwomen.delaware.gov/halloffame/2012HallOfFameInductees.shtml