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 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...
by deb | Jul 23, 2021 | Education, Employment, News, RIDDC
RIDDC Executive Director Kevin Nerney was recently interviewed by WADK Radio about how RIDDC supports small business owners within the Rhode Island developmental disability community. You can listen to the interview below:
by deb | Mar 23, 2021 | Employment, News, RIDDC
In recognition of National Developmental Disabilities Awareness Month some of our Self-Employment Business Class participants have been included in local press coverage. RI News Today Today is National Down Syndrome Day – Meet Katie Lowe, owner, Cheetah Greetings In...
