by deb | Mar 30, 2022 | Employment, News, RIDDC
RINEWS Today joined the celebration and efforts to create awareness of developmental disabilities. Here is an excerpt from the article: At the Rhode Island Developmental Disabilities Council (RIDDC) they’re using the month of March – Developmental Disabilities...
by deb | Jan 26, 2022 | Employment, News, RIDDC
The RI Developmental Disabilities Council (RIDDC) wrapped up the year with over 25 new businesses launched through their Self-Employment Program in 2021, many of whom participated in Small Business Saturday Shop RI (SBSSHOPRI). Despite the usual limitations of staff...
by deb | Dec 8, 2021 | Employment
On Small Business Saturday Shop RI hosted more than 160 vendors – 26 of which are owned by individuals with developmental disabilities. Many of those vendors saw great success at the event, with some of the 3,000 shoppers walking out with their arms full of...
by deb | Oct 6, 2021 | Employment, News, RIDDC
RI Showcases Progress During National Disability Employment Awareness Month “Self-Employment…. How to Turn Hobbies and Passions into a Small Business!” Wednesday, October 6th, 12:30-2PM EST Warwick, RI – The National Association of People Supporting...
by deb | Sep 22, 2021 | Cross Disability Coalition, Employment, News, RIDDC
Of 56 Councils across the U.S., the State Councils on Developmental Disabilities recognized RIDDC’s Self Employment Initiative as a “Success Story Theme: Innovation”. We’re proud of our team and and we would like to extend a huge “thank you” to our...
by deb | Aug 18, 2021 | Employment, News, RIDDC
We’re pleased to announce that Nathan Markley, recent participant in RIDDC’s Self Employment Business Class Series, has launched a podcast featuring our class participants. RIDDC is sharing his video podcasts, which spotlight and promote the various new business...
