by RIDDCouncil | Nov 20, 2012 | Uncategorized
The Sherlock Center has developed a new website and fact sheet designed to help individuals and families learn about Self-Directed Supports (SDS) available through RI’s Division of Developmental Disabilities (BHDDH). click here to view the website or click here...
by RIDDCouncil | Nov 16, 2012 | Cross Disability Coalition
Deanne Gagne is now working part time as the new Assistant Coordinator for the RI Cross Disability Coalition. She will be responsible for assisting Tanja Blicker-Ucran, Coordinator, in organizing meetings and activities as well as implementing the Work Plan and...
by RIDDCouncil | Sep 18, 2012 | Uncategorized
Read the ABLE Act update here.
by RIDDCouncil | Sep 18, 2012 | Uncategorized
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by RIDDCouncil | Sep 18, 2012 | Employment
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by RIDDCouncil | Jul 10, 2012 | Cross Disability Coalition, Uncategorized
Read about the Coalition’s position on bullying here. Study: Students With Disabilities Often On Both Ends Of Bullying Click here to read the article.
by RIDDCouncil | Jun 6, 2012 | Cross Disability Coalition
Hello RIPTA supporters, I have been waiting to gather as much information as possible before sending this report about RIPTA’s financing situation, so that I wouldn’t misrepresent the it. I am sad to report that right now RIPTA has been left in the cold by...
by RIDDCouncil | May 31, 2012 | Cross Disability Coalition
The Campaign for Disability Employment, funded by the U.S. Department of Labor’s Office of Disability Employment Policy, has selected the winning videos in the 2012 “What can YOU do?” video contest. This nationwide contest challenged filmmakers to...
by RIDDCouncil | Apr 20, 2012 | Uncategorized
The RI Developmental Disabilities Council has a New Logo! Executive Director Mary Okero and Special Projects Coordinator Sue Babin brainstormed various graphic ideas and came up with the sailboat and ocean components for the Logo to reflect RI as the Ocean State and...
by RIDDCouncil | Apr 17, 2012 | Uncategorized
(Disability Scoop) By Michelle Diament | April 17, 2012 A major organizational change this week at the federal level could give significantly more voice to those working on developmental disability issues. The shift announced Monday creates a new Administration for...
