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...
by RIDDCouncil | Nov 21, 2018 | Employment, RIDDC
Small Business Saturday (SBS) is a nationally recognized shopping day held annually on the Saturday after Thanksgiving. American Express launched the campaign in 2010 to rally support and dollars for small business owners in the holiday shopping rush vs. the frenzy of...
by RIDDCouncil | Mar 27, 2018 | RIDDC
“Tom Nerney was a brilliant visionary and pioneer. He was an educator, an advocate, a fighter who wasn’t afraid to challenge authority. He fought for civil rights, inclusion, and self-determination. Tom saw the inhumanity of people not having choice or control over...
