Upcoming events

Cross Disability Coalition meeting to be held on Monday, April 6th 2015. Time: 1:00-3:00pmLocation: National Center for Innovation and System Improvement, 662 Hartford Avenue Providence RI In this session participants will prepare for meeting with new state department officials. Cross Disability Coalition issues will be discussed. Please RSVP to 401-737-1238 or email Deanne, Jack, or Tanja at deannegagne@riddc.org, jackringland@riddc.org, or tanja@riddc.org. Please let the coordinators know if you need an accommodations.  

Healthy Lifestyles is a fun interactive workshop presented by certified trainers. The program assists participants in developing confidence and skills to stay on a journey towards a healthy life.DATES: April 21,22, & 23 2015TIME: 9:00am-2:30pm LOCATION: Special Olympics Rhode Island Office - 370 George Washington Highway Smithfield, Rhode Island  Participants will learn about: Managing StressHow to be in a healthy relationship How your health impacts your ability to find a job or go to college The importance of balanced eating & physical fitness and much more! Participants will:Create a Personal Action Plan Receive informational resources and materials Earn a certificate of completion Receive a gift card for completing the workshop For more information about the Healthy Lifestyles Program or to register for the workshop...contact: Beth Langlois at Bethann.langlois@health.ri.gov or 401-222-5953.  

2015 No Talent Show, Dinner and Dance! Join Self-Advocates, Family Members and Friends for the 2015 No Talent Show, co-hosted by Adovcates in Action Rhode Island & Down Syndrome Society of RI.  When: Thursday, April 23rd, 2015 from 5:30pm to 9:30pmWhere: Kelley-Gazzerro Post, 1418 Plainfield Street in Cranston Payment Information: Reservations for the 2015 No Talent Show are $20.00 per person if paid by Thursday, April 16th; $25.00 after the 16th.  Price includes Chicken Dinner, Show and DJ Dance Party. To download the reservation form and access the application to be in this year's show,

You're invited to Rhode Island's Annual Statewide Self-Advocacy Meeting Hosted by Advocates in Action Rhode Island featuring: The Leadership Series Class of 2015!  Join Self-Advocactes, Family Members and Allies as we Talk, Learn and Share Ideas about INDIVIDUAL CHOICE and MAKING INFORMED DECISIONS!  WHEN: Monday, March 30th, 2015 - 7:00 to 9:00pm (doors open at 6:45) WHERE: The Crowne Plaza, Grand Ballroom 801 Greenwich Ave, Warwick  THIS IS A FREE Event and EVERYONE IS WELCOME! RSVP by calling Advocates in Action RI at 877-532-5543 or email at events@advocatesinaction.org 

YOU ARE INVITED TO A FORUM WITH THE US DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE  THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 19th, 2015 - 4:00pm Community Provider Network of RI 110 Jefferson Blvd, Suite AWarwick, RI 02888 On April 9, 2014, the US Department of Justice and the State of RI entered into a Consent Decree with the goal of creating a system of transition, vocational, employment and day services that will support and promote community integration for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities.On February 19th, representatives of the US Department of Justice will be in RI and want to meet with Rhode Islanders with intellectual disabilities and their families. Although we are only about one year into the ten-year-long Consent Decree, the Department of Justice would like to hear what people are experiencing so far:•            What has YOUR experience been related to community integration and employment?•            What has been YOUR experience of the implementation of the Consent Decree to date? 

YOU ARE INVITED TO A FORUM WITH THE US DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE  WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 18th, 2015 - 7:00pm Alger Hall, Rhode Island College 600 Mt. Pleasant Ave, Providence RI 02908 On April 9, 2014, the US Department of Justice and the State of RI entered into a Consent Decree with the goal of creating a system of transition, vocational, employment and day services that will support and promote community integration for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities.On February 18th, representatives of the US Department of Justice will be in RI and want to meet with Rhode Islanders with intellectual disabilities and their families. Although we are only about one year into the ten-year-long Consent Decree, the Department of Justice would like to hear what people are experiencing so far:•            What has YOUR experience been related to community integration and employment?•            What has been YOUR experience of the implementation of the Consent Decree to date? 

Is College in Your Future? Attend this forum for students with disabilities, 504 plans and other challenges, their parents and school personnel. This forum will prepare you for a successful college experience, teach you how to advocate for your success, and help you understand accommodations and services available to you at college.  Date: March 7th, 2015 Time: 8:30AM - 1:30PM Location: Providence College 549 River Avenue Providence, RI 02918 - Ruane Hall  This event is sponsored by the RI Regional Transition Centers, RIde Office of Student, Community, and Academic Supports, ORS, and RIPIN. There is NO COST for this event! Registration is required and must be received by March 1st, 2015. Register online at: http://www.supersaas.com/schedule/ripin_workshops/Workshops/10129511. To register by phone call Diana Kriner at 270.0101 ext 129 or email: Kriner@ripin.org