by RIDDCouncil | Jan 6, 2014 | Employment
“United States’ Title II ADA Investigation of Employment, Vocational, and Day Services for Persons with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities in Rhode Island”
by RIDDCouncil | Jun 14, 2013 | Employment
“We appreciate the efforts of the Department of Justice in raising extremely important civil rights issues for people with disabilities and welcome the ability to share in our common beliefs. A belief that all citizens, including people with disabilities, have...
by RIDDCouncil | Jun 14, 2013 | Employment
The U.S. Department of Justice announced Thursday a landmark settlement agreement between DOJ and the state of Rhode Island and the city of Providence, to resolve violations of the Americans with Disabilities Act for some 200 Rhode Islanders with intellectual and...
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...
