by RIDDCouncil | Apr 22, 2026 | Education, Employment, Family Advocacy, Family Connections, Life is Good, RIDDC, Self Directed Supports, Transportation, Uncategorized
Inclusion Seekers: Building Community, One Connection at a Time At the recent “Inclusion Seekers” 2-day event hosted by Rhode Island Developmental Disabilities Council something compelling emerged, not from a keynote speech or a formal presentation, but from the...
by RIDDCouncil | Apr 1, 2026 | 5 Year Plan, Advocacy, Family Connections, Health Care, RIDDC
Nearly 50 community members, advocates, and professionals gathered for the recent quarterly meeting of the Rhode Island Developmental Disabilities Council (RIDDC), where collaboration and conversation took center stage. Kevin and Chris welcomed attendees and set the...
by RIDDCouncil | Feb 4, 2026 | Advocacy, Housing, RIDDC
The Rhode Island Developmental Disabilities Council’s most recent quarterly meeting drew a strong turnout and an even stronger conversation, with housing taking center stage as one of the most urgent and complex issues facing individuals with developmental...
by RIDDCouncil | Jul 30, 2025 | Employment, News, RIDDC
What a wonderful surprise for the RIDDC community. Kevin Nerney, Executive Director, RIDDC and Sue Babin, Statewide Director of the RI Small Business Self Employment Incubator, accepted a $50,000. check from Citizens Bank, surrounded by leaders within the state’s...
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 | Sep 20, 2024 | RIDDC
The RIDDC held its quarterly meeting on September 18 at Chelo’s in Warwick. Following the review and approval of the previous meeting’s notes, Executive Director Kevin Nerney introduced the guest speakers: Kie O’Donnell and Kelsey Collins from APSE/Sherlock Center....
