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Upcoming events

A Holistic Approach to Vocational Rehabilitation & Healing
Date event: Thu, 04/17/2014 - 12:15pm
Upcoming event
This event is hosted by the RI Rehabilitation Association and features keynote speakers Dr. Judith Drew, Director Vocational Rehabilitation at Salve Regina University, and Chris Carbone of Holistic Healing.  The event will be held at the Radisson Hotel in Warwick from 8:15am - 3pm.  For more information or to register contact Sharon Morra at 401-462-7848 or stmorra@ors.ri.gov.  
Advocates in Action Leadership Series
Date event: Wed, 04/09/2014 - 5:00pm
Upcoming event
To be held in the CEA Great Room from 1 - 3
ORS - Job Coaching: Community Integration
Date event: Tue, 08/05/2014 - 1:00pm
Upcoming event
This training is hosted by the Office of Rehabilitation Services and will focus on methods for providing short and long-term support to insure success in community employment.  This event features Bryan Dague of the University of Vermont who will discuss working with clients who have very complex needs.  This event will run from 9:00am - 4pm and will be held at Save the Bay.
ORS- Working with Employers!
Date event: Thu, 07/17/2014 - 1:00pm
Upcoming event
This session is hosted by the Office of Rehabilitation Services and features Hugh Bradshaw of Vermont VR who will demonstrate Creative Workforce Solutions as an example of different types of employment based experiences and how these experiences contribute to quality outcomes.  This session will run from 9:00am - 4pm and will be held at Save the Bay.
Transition to a Self-Determined Life
Date event: Fri, 10/24/2014 - 12:30pm
Upcoming event
This day long session is hosted by the Paul V. Sherlock Center and will be held at RIC.  The session runs from 8:30am - 4pm.
ORS - Job Development / Marketing the Job Seeker
Date event: Mon, 06/23/2014 - 1:00pm
Upcoming event
This day long training is hosted by the Office of Rehabilitation Services and will focus on methods of effectively introducing the job seeker to businesses, including marketing materials, approaching employers, dealing with objections and much more.  The session will run from 9:00 am - 4:00 pm and will be held at Save the Bay.
ORS - Best Practices in Community Employment
Date event: Wed, 06/04/2014 - 1:00pm
Upcoming event
The Office of Rehabilitation Services is hosting this day long training that will focus on new approaches to career planning (e.g. Discovery), job matching through real work experiences and much more.  It will run from 9:00am - 4:00pm and will be held at Save the Bay.
Public Forum: A New Day for Day Services
Date event: Thu, 04/03/2014 - 11:00pm
Upcoming event
This forum will be held at RI College and is sponsored by RI Disabilities Network, Sherlock Center, DD Council, RI Disability Law Center, DHS, ORS and RI APSE
Pathways to Adult Services
Date event: Wed, 09/17/2014 - 10:00pm
Upcoming event
RIPIN hosts the free workshop for consumers/families to assist in helping them make informed decisions about life after high school.  This workshop provides a basic overview of adult services and is geared towards individuals with developmental disabilities.  To register go to http://ripin.org/workshop_schedule.html or contact Michele Percival at 401-270-0101 ext. 154.
Pathways to Adult Services
Date event: Thu, 05/29/2014 - 10:00pm
Upcoming event
RIPIN hosts this free workshop to assist consumers/families to make informed decisions about life after high school.  This workshop provides a basic overview of adult services and is geared towards individuals with developmental disabilities.  Register at http://ripin.org/workshop_schedule.html or call Michele Percival at 401-270-0101 ext 154.  
Cross Disability Coalition
Date event: Mon, 04/07/2014 - 5:00pm
Upcoming event
The Cross Disability Coalition will host a discussion about Accessible RI website from 1pm - 3pm at the CEA, 662 Hartford Avenue, Providence, RI.  RSVP to Tanja or Deanne at 737-1238 or by email -
Emergency Preparedness for People with Disabilities
Date event: Tue, 05/13/2014 - 5:00pm
Upcoming event
This free workshop will run from 1pm - 4pm and will be held at the Newport Public Library, 300 Spring Street, Newport, RI.  To register
Emergency Preparedness for People with Disabilities
Date event: Tue, 05/06/2014 - 1:30pm
Upcoming event
This free workshop will run from 9:30am - 12:30pm and will be conducted in spanish at Dorcas International Institute, 645 Elmwood Avenue, Providence, RI.  To register
Emergency Preparedness for People with Disabilities
Date event: Tue, 04/29/2014 - 1:30pm
Upcoming event
This free workshop will run from 9:30am - 12:30pm and will be held at the Woonsocket Public Library, 303 Clinton Street, Woonsocket, RI.  To register online
Emergency Preparedness for People with Disabilities
Date event: Tue, 04/15/2014 - 9:00pm
Upcoming event
This free workshop will run from 5pm - 8pm and will be held at the Warwick Public Library, 600 Sandy Lane, Warwick RI.  To register online