by RIDDCouncil | Mar 1, 2023 | Education, News, RIDDC
STATE HOUSE – Rep. Terri Cortvriend has introduced legislation that would provide inclusive opportunities at state colleges for young people with intellectual disabilities or autism. The bill, which is modeled after a law enacted in neighboring Massachusetts in 2022,...
by RIDDCouncil | Jul 6, 2022 | Employment, News, RIDDC
Reflecting Upon the ADA: Soaring to Employment Tuesday, July 12, 2022 3:00-4:30 PM Join the Disability Employment Technical Assistance Center (DETAC) to celebrate the impact of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and learn how the ADA has supported the goal of...
by RIDDCouncil | Jun 15, 2022 | News, RIDDC
Red, White & Brew/The Budding Violet, the North Smithfield-based combined coffee shop and retail gift shop served coffee and hospitality to the RI DLT in an informal eat, meet, greet, and shop event. The gathering featured graduates of the Rhode Island...
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 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...
