by RIDDCouncil | Jun 7, 2013 | Cross Disability Coalition, Uncategorized
reflections by Dennis Harvey on his personal life and how the community should treat people with disabilities My name is Dennis Harvey I am founder & president of a small business called “Bee in Motion”. It is a Movement and Music therapeutic workshop...
by RIDDCouncil | May 23, 2013 | Cross Disability Coalition, Uncategorized
The Rhode Island Public Transit Authority (RIPTA) will hold public hearings on proposed service changes in all five Rhode Island counties on May 29th, May 30th, June 3rd, June 4th, June 5th, and June 6th. The Authority announced that the proposed changes in service...
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...
by RIDDCouncil | Dec 26, 2012 | Uncategorized
—Call the Disaster Distress Helpline The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) would like to make sure that everyone is aware of the Disaster Distress Helpline; the Nation’s first permanent hotline dedicated to providing...
by RIDDCouncil | Nov 30, 2012 | Cross Disability Coalition
People with Disabilities, Family Members and Staff at Community Agencies May Be Eligible for Tax Refunds! Click here for the flyer for an informational meeting about tax credits. FREE Webinar (December 15): Top Ten Tips for the 2012 Tax Season Join National Disability...
by RIDDCouncil | Nov 28, 2012 | Cross Disability Coalition, Uncategorized
The Employer Assistance and Resource Network (EARN) is a national resource for any employer who is interested in recruiting, hiring, and retaining qualified employees with disabilities. Click here to read more about EARN or go to earn.org today!
