Samuel Barry

This strategic plan, developed for the Delaware Supreme Court, outlines recommendations to improve diversity within the Delaware legal community. It addresses challenges across the pipeline, including pre-college engagement, access to college and law school, the bar exam and admission process, fostering diversity within the bar, and increasing judicial diversity. The plan proposes programmatic and policy reforms focusing on these areas, emphasizing the need for data collection and ongoing systemic improvements to reflect the diversity of the state.

The Delaware Developmental Disabilities Council (DDC) 2027-2031 Strategic Plan was developed through extensive public feedback, including forums, focus groups, and surveys. The plan outlines five key areas of emphasis: Self-Advocacy, Employment, Housing, Healthcare, and Education and Early Intervention. Its overall purpose is to foster an environment that empowers and supports Delawareans with intellectual and/or developmental disabilities by promoting agency in their lives, vocational opportunities, accessible housing, person-centered healthcare, and empowering educational services.

This report to the Delaware Judiciary proposes recommendations to enhance the quality of lawyering and improve work-life balance within the state's legal profession. Key pillars include the judicial adoption of scheduling practices that consider work-life balance, such as disfavoring filings on Mondays or days after holidays, and establishing a 5:00 p.m. filing deadline for non-expedited cases. The plan aims to improve the quality and integrity of legal filings, reduce stress for attorneys and staff, and ultimately make Delaware a more attractive state for legal practice.

This document, a presentation for the 2025 Partnership Event, outlines the mission and operational overview of the Division for the Visually Impaired (DVI). It reviews FY25 performance across key areas including collaboration and partnerships, outreach and education, continuous improvement, and staff achievements. DVI's core services encompass education, vocational rehabilitation, and independent living. The strategic outlook, 'Looking Ahead,' identifies future goals such as increasing educators, elevating accessibility advocacy, enhancing stakeholder relationships, expanding independent living services in Kent & Sussex Counties, and exploring AI production solutions for continuous improvement.

This document outlines the mission, services, and impact of the Division of Substance Abuse and Mental Health (DSAMH), focusing on promoting recovery, resilience, and wellness for adults with serious mental illness and substance use disorders in Delaware. Its strategic direction involves driving integration and accountability across prevention, treatment, and recovery supports, advancing equity and civil rights, investing in quality improvement, and innovating programs to improve engagement and outcomes. The plan emphasizes serving vulnerable populations, upholding behavioral health civil rights, and strengthening the continuum of care within the state.