by RIDDCouncil | Dec 4, 2024 | Employment, News, RIDDC
The National Down Syndrome Society (NDSS) has invited The Rhode Island Developmental Disability Council (RIDDC) to present an overview of its Self-Employment Business Incubator Project. The Council will also spotlight a graduate who is currently a small business owner...
by RIDDCouncil | Oct 9, 2024 | Uncategorized
“Stories from the Future” Builds Community and Better Lives, One Family at a Time” “What’s Next?” Starfire Leaders Ask Participants Energized to Respond with “Joyful Disruption” Pawtucket-based Shri Yoga Studio, the social enterprise delivering skilled yoga classes...
by RIDDCouncil | Sep 20, 2024 | RIDDC
The RIDDC held its quarterly meeting on September 18 at Chelo’s in Warwick. Following the review and approval of the previous meeting’s notes, Executive Director Kevin Nerney introduced the guest speakers: Kie O’Donnell and Kelsey Collins from APSE/Sherlock Center....
by RIDDCouncil | Aug 21, 2024 | Employment
Addressing personal and social issues Inspiring hope and self-advocacy in children Kimberlee (Kimmie) Mallett’s journey as an artist and author of “Color Me Beautiful” begins with her father’s artistic influence, when she used captivating images from her childhood,...
by RIDDCouncil | Jul 24, 2024 | Uncategorized
The Rhode Island Developmental Disabilities Council (RIDDC) is pleased to announce that Sue Babin, Director of the RI Self Employment Business Incubator Project, was awarded the 2024 David Hammis Employment Innovation Award at the National Association of People...