by RIDDCouncil | Apr 20, 2013 | Family Connections
The DDC has developed this section of our website to provide important information specifically to assist families of children and adults with disabilities. Our Family Forum is a new monthly column and blog called “Ask Celest” featuring Celest Martin....
by RIDDCouncil | Apr 1, 2013 | Employment, Employment First
On March 26, 2013 BHDDH Director Craig Stenning hosted an “Employment First” Forum for advocates and community agencies to unveil a multi-year plan to embrace an “Employment First” vision for all individuals served by BHDDH. The Director stated...
by RIDDCouncil | Jan 29, 2013 | Employment
The Obama administration is looking to become directly involved in a class-action lawsuit that has people with developmental disabilities seeking greater employment opportunities. The U.S. Department of Justice filed a motion last week to intervene in a federal...
by RIDDCouncil | Jan 29, 2013 | Employment, Uncategorized
According to Channel 10 TV new story aired January 28, 2013, the U.S. Department of Justice is looking at possible violations of the Americans with Disabilities Act in Rhode Island. The investigation into agencies including the Fogarty Center, Cove Inc., and the...
by RIDDCouncil | Jan 24, 2013 | Budget Cuts, Supports Intensity Scale
Craig Stenning, Director, BHDDH, was the Guest Speaker for the DDC’s Quarterly Meeting held at the Radisson Hotel in Warwick on January 16, 2013. Director Stenning commented that the department was entering the next phase for implementation of “Project...
