by RIDDCouncil | Dec 18, 2019 | Community Spotlight, RIDDC
Sweet Success for We Be Jammin’ Finding a Path: Overcoming Challenges from Autism to Product Mix It’s Entrepreneurship At Its Best. Smithfield, RI –Why wouldn’t a woman who has launched multiple successful businesses expect anything less for her...
by RIDDCouncil | Apr 2, 2019 | Community Spotlight, RIDDC
Deanne Gagne is dedicated to Building Bridges and we’re happy that Johnston Sun Rise recognized her efforts by sharing this story. RIDDC’s “Self-Employment Project: The Spirit of Individual Enterprise” funded by the Governor’s Workforce Board’s “Real...
by RIDDCouncil | Mar 15, 2019 | Cross Disability Coalition, RIDDC
Each March, the National Association of Councils on Developmental Disabilities (NACDD), partners with Association for University Centers on Disabilities (AUCD) and National Disabilities Rights Network (NDRN) to create a social media campaign that highlights the many...
by RIDDCouncil | Feb 13, 2019 | Employment, RIDDC, Uncategorized
Do you know a person with a disability who wants to be his/her own boss or who has an interesting hobby or great idea for a business (self-employment)? Do you know someone who started a business but needs support to be more profitable/successful? If so, Business...
by RIDDCouncil | Jan 28, 2019 | RIDDC
Volunteerism is integral to the success of any organization. The First Annual “Making A Difference Community Service Award”of the RIDDC has been developed to honor persons who are making significant contributions to the mission of the Council through their time,...
by RIDDCouncil | Dec 7, 2018 | Employment, RIDDC
SELF-EMPLOYMENT (Business Ownership) may be an ideal option for anyone who wants to be their own boss… it offers unmatched flexibility and makes the most of individual talents and interests. Self-Employment is changing the lives of people with disabilities in RI...