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 | 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 | 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 | Jan 10, 2024 | Employment, News, RIDDC
RIDDC was recently featured in an article by Rob Borkowski at the Warwick Post highlighting our continued service to individuals in the I/DD community as they navigate pathways to self-employment. On Jan. 9, the Rhode Island Developmental Disabilities Council (RIDDC)...
by RIDDCouncil | Nov 27, 2023 | Employment
We’re so pleased that this year our event – Small Business Saturday SHOP RI (SBSSHOPRI) – has been featured in both Providence Business News and on The Rhode Show. Providence Business News To read the Providence Business News article, click here....
by RIDDCouncil | Jul 17, 2023 | Community Spotlight, Employment
RIDDC Business class participant, Renee Metro has been working diligently on her business and in her business. While she continues to create stunning stained glass creations, she has also been building out a combined studio and classroom in her new home in Warwick....
