Upcoming events

RI Parent Information Network presents a workshop of Basic Rights in Special Education. Navigating special education and related services for children with disabilities is the focus of this workshop. Participants will receive an overview of parent’s rights, responsibilities and will learn the laws that affect special education in Rhode Island. Location: RIPIN 1210 Pontiac Avenue Cranston, RI 02920 Time: 10:00am - 12:00pm on Wednesday August 20th 2014. REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED.

RI Parent Information Network is conducting a series of workshops with a focus on community resources to families of transition age (14-21) students with disabilities. Community Information Sessions are mini-trainings made available to RIPIN staff, professionals and families throughout the community. A series of Community Information Sessions (CIS) will be coordinated by RIPIN, offering professional development training to RIPIN staff, professionals and families of transition age students. The goal is for agencies to provide more comprehensive information as a follow up to the basic overview that was provided in the Pathways workshop. This presentation will be provided by Joann Nannig and cover the topic of vocational rehabilitation services as it relates to students with disabilities transitioning from school to adult life. Location: Office of Rehabiltation Services (ORS) 40 Fountain Street Providence, RI 02903 Time: 10:00am - 11:00 am on Friday June 13th 2014. REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED.

RI Parent Information Network is conducting a series of workshops with a focus on community resources to families of transition age (14-21) students with disabilities. Community Information Sessions are mini-trainings made available to RIPIN staff, professionals and families throughout the community. A series of Community Information Sessions (CIS) will be coordinated by RIPIN, offering professional development training to RIPIN staff, professionals and families of transition age students. The goal is for agencies to provide more comprehensive information as a follow up to the basic overview that was provided in the Pathways workshop. This presentation will cover the topic of Medicaid and CEDARR as it relates to students with disabilities ages 14-21. Location: Executive Office of Health & Human Services (EOHHS) 57 Howard Avenue Cranston, RI 02920 Time: 10:00am - 11:30 am on Friday June 20th 2014 Registration is required.

RI Parent Information Network is conducting a series of workshops with a focus on community resources to families of transition age (14-21) students with disabilities. Community Information Sessions are mini-trainings made available to RIPIN staff, professionals and families throughout the community. A series of Community Information Sessions (CIS) will be coordinated by RIPIN, offering professional development training to RIPIN staff, professionals and families of transition age students. The goal is for agencies to provide more comprehensive information as a follow up to the basic overview that was provided in the Pathways workshop. This presentation will be provided by Claire Rosenbaum from the Sherlock Center on Disabilities and cover the topic of self-directing supports for students with disabilities ages 14-21. Location: Sherlock Center on Disabilities, Rhode Island College Time: 10:00am - 11:30am on Friday August 22nd 2014. Registration is required.