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 | Jul 4, 2023 | Advocacy, RIDDC
The Rhode Island Developmental Disabilities Council is seeking consultants to assist the Council with its advocacy of several of its key goals: increasing the utilization of Supported Decision Making (SDM); increasing the voter registration and voter turnout of people...
by deb | Oct 20, 2021 | Advocacy, News
Friday, November 19, 2021 | 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM Join the Ocean State Trauma Informed Care Coalition (OSTICC) and the Rhode Island Developmental Disabilities Council (RIDDC) for a virtual program on the topic of “Connecting: Healing People and Communities Through...
by RIDDCouncil | Jan 2, 2018 | Advocacy, Family Advocacy, RI FORCE, RIDDC
“Here for each other Here for our families” “We are an independent family organization focused on innovation and success for people of all abilities.” In August of 2017 RI FORCE started to get the word out about a Café Conversation to be held in the fall....
by RIDDCouncil | Mar 2, 2017 | Advocacy, Cross Disability Coalition, RIDDC
March is National Developmental Disabilities Awareness Month, an opportunity to celebrate the many contributions people with developmental disabilities make to our society. The National Association of Councils on Developmental Disabilities (NACDD), Association of...
