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...
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...
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...
by RIDDCouncil | May 14, 2024 | Employment
Knitting artist Robert Brosnahan is embracing his capitalist side with the cooperation of the RI Developmental Disabilities Council and Looking Upwards/Out of the Box Studio & Gallery. Robert, 37, is a longtime knitting creator who has made scarves, hats and...
by RIDDCouncil | Apr 24, 2024 | Uncategorized
RIDDC FOCUS ON STATEWIDE PERSON-CENTERED PLANNING PROCESS WITHIN SPANISH COMMUNITY–INVOLVING INDIVIDUALS WITH DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES IN BUILDING THEIR OWN FUTURES The RI Developmental Disabilities Council (RIDDC) advocates for Person Centered Planning (PCP),...
