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...
by RIDDCouncil | Jul 15, 2024 | Advocacy, RIDDC
This OpEd originally was published in the Providence Journal on July 13, 2024. By: John Susa, Parent, and Kevin Nerney, Executive Director RI Developmental Disabilities Council Rhode Islanders with disabilities deserve control over their own lives and real access to...
by RIDDCouncil | Jun 12, 2024 | Advocacy, Family Advocacy
In a world where individuals with disabilities often face societal barriers and misconceptions, Starfire is pioneering a transformative approach to building inclusive communities. Based in Cincinnati, Starfire’s mission is to support families in creating strong social...
by RIDDCouncil | May 15, 2024 | Advocacy
RI violates civil rights of children with behavioral health disabilities. “An utter void in crisis services” Below, please read an excerpt of the original article, which can be found here. May 14, 2024/RINewsToday United States Attorney Zachary A. Cunha District of...
