by RIDDCouncil | May 18, 2022 | News
There are generations of family memories at the Bailey Brook Farm, home to Cher, Paul and their 3 children and at one time, 50 milking cows. In recent years producing Rhody Fresh Milk, the family is now creating new memories producing soap, staying true to the...
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 | 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 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...