by deb | Mar 30, 2022 | Employment, News, RIDDC
RINEWS Today joined the celebration and efforts to create awareness of developmental disabilities. Here is an excerpt from the article: At the Rhode Island Developmental Disabilities Council (RIDDC) they’re using the month of March – Developmental Disabilities...
by deb | Jan 26, 2022 | Employment, News, RIDDC
The RI Developmental Disabilities Council (RIDDC) wrapped up the year with over 25 new businesses launched through their Self-Employment Program in 2021, many of whom participated in Small Business Saturday Shop RI (SBSSHOPRI). Despite the usual limitations of staff...
by deb | Dec 8, 2021 | Employment
On Small Business Saturday Shop RI hosted more than 160 vendors – 26 of which are owned by individuals with developmental disabilities. Many of those vendors saw great success at the event, with some of the 3,000 shoppers walking out with their arms full of...
by deb | Oct 20, 2021 | Advocacy, News
Friday, November 19, 2021 | 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM Join the Ocean State Trauma Informed Care Coalition (OSTICC) and the Rhode Island Developmental Disabilities Council (RIDDC) for a virtual program on the topic of “Connecting: Healing People and Communities Through...
by deb | Oct 6, 2021 | Employment, News, RIDDC
RI Showcases Progress During National Disability Employment Awareness Month “Self-Employment…. How to Turn Hobbies and Passions into a Small Business!” Wednesday, October 6th, 12:30-2PM EST Warwick, RI – The National Association of People Supporting...