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Upcoming events

Calling All Parents for Youth in Transition
Date event: Thu, 11/06/2014 - 10:30pm
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Calling all  Partners for Youth in Transition!  The culture of youth with disabilities and special needs is changing - and youth want to actively participate in shaping/changing the environment.  Please join the Department of Health at 5:30 p.m. on Thursday, November 6, 2014 at the Toll Gate High School Auditorium for: \Can you Hear Us Now? A Presentation, a Play, and a Q&A.\"   Through these interactive and dramatic presentations, youth will engage the audience in challenging their \"impression\" of disability.  "
\Open Door Session\" with BHDDH Leadership "
Date event: Thu, 11/06/2014 - 12:00am
Upcoming event
The next \Open Door Session\" with BHDDH leadership will be held on Wednesday November 5th from 7:00pm - 8:30pm at Simpson Hall, 6 Harrington Rd Cranston, RI.  The purpose of this session is to give individuals and families access to BHDDH administrative staff to address questions and concerns.  If you have questions or concerns, but cannot make the meeting, you can email bhddh.riemploymentfirst@bhddh.ri.gov. "
Family Advocacy Network of RI
Date event: Tue, 10/07/2014 - 10:00pm
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CPNRI is hosting a information session on benefits and working.  It will be held on October 7th 2014 from 6:00pm-8:00pm.  The location is CPNRI, 110 Jefferson Blvd. Warwick, RI.RSVP here: suevandal@icloud.com 
Ready to Work Job Fair
Date event: Wed, 10/29/2014 - 3:00pm
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Ready to Work Job FairWednesday October 29th from 11:00AM to 3:00PM at the Crowne Plaza in WarwickVenue is accessible for ALL job seekersMultiple employers attending American Sign Language Interpretation will be available REGISTRATION IS FREE.  TO REGISTER CALL: 888.616.JOBS*JOB SEEKERS: REGISTRATION IS NOT REQUIRED*
PEAT Webinar
Date event: Mon, 09/22/2014 - 3:45pm
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Join PEAT on Friday, September 26, 2014 from 1:00-2:30 p.m. EST for the third event in our webinar series. Powering Up Your Employment Potential through Accessible Technology: What People with Disabilities Need to Know will explore how people with disabilities can advocate for accessible technology in their workplaces and the benefits of doing so, for them and all employees. The webinar will be moderated by Richard Crespin of CollaborateUp and feature a panel of guest speakers with expertise in accessible technology from both the user and employer perspective.Space is limited, so please be sure to reserve your virtual seat now at https://peatworks.adobeconnect.com/e7iuzu900z6/event/registration.html.  For additional information, contact info@PEATworks.org. 
The Solution Series
Date event: Thu, 10/23/2014 - 12:00pm
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Fedcap's Solution Series: Business in the 21st Century, Minimum Wage Maximum Complexities will be held on October 23rd 2014. It will be held at Mutual of America, 320 Park Avenue, New York, NY 10022. Panel Discussion will begin at 8:00am.  Attendance is free but a confirmed registration is required.  For more information: solutionseries@fedcap.org 
Creating Entrepreneurship Options: Tools, Challenges and Opportunities
Date event: Fri, 10/24/2014 - 12:00pm
Upcoming event
This conference will provide the nuts and bolts about entrepreneurship opportunities.  
Inclusion Institute Fall 2014
Date event: Fri, 11/14/2014 - 2:00pm
Upcoming event
The Paul V. Sherlock Center on Disabilites at Rhode Island College is offering a Fall 2014 Inclusion Institute at the Whispering Pines Conference Center on the W. Alton Jones Campus in West Greenwich, Rhode Island. It is scheduled for November 14th 2014 from 9:00am - 3:30pm.  The purpose of this Institute is to provide the opportunity for school personnel and parents to plan the details of inclusion for one individual child who has developmental disabilities.  The Sherlock Center covers the cost of the meeting space and meals, and provides: a set of realistic operating principles a step-by-step planning process a set of resources the experience of other parents and school personnel who have implemented meaningful inclusion programs (these persons serve both as resources and as group facilitators)the time to discuss and plan in a stress-free environment EACH STUDENT-FOCUSED TEAM MUST INCLUDE: one or both of the parents and/or guardian the regular education teacher the special education teacherREGISTRATION FORMS ARE AVAILABLE ON THE SHERLOCK CENTER WEBSITE: www.sherlockcenter.org CALL ELAINE SOLLECITO WITH QUESTIONS: 401.456.2764
Youth Advisory Council
Date event: Thu, 05/14/2015 - 7:30pm
Upcoming event
The Youth Advisory Councils purpose:Brings together young adults to advise the Department of Health Assist and collaborate on programs within Department of HealthChange the experience of transition for the better Make your voice heard at: RI Department of Health 3 Capitol Hill Providence, RI 02903 from 3:30 - 5:30PM.  
Youth Advisory Council
Date event: Thu, 05/07/2015 - 7:30pm
Upcoming event
The Youth Advisory Councils purpose:Brings together young adults to advise the Department of Health Assist and collaborate on programs within Department of HealthChange the experience of transition for the better Make your voice heard at: RI Department of Health 3 Capitol Hill Providence, RI 02903 from 3:30 - 5:30PM.  
Youth Advisory Council
Date event: Thu, 04/30/2015 - 7:30pm
Upcoming event
The Youth Advisory Councils purpose:Brings together young adults to advise the Department of Health Assist and collaborate on programs within Department of HealthChange the experience of transition for the better Make your voice heard at: RI Department of Health 3 Capitol Hill Providence, RI 02903 from 3:30 - 5:30PM.  
Youth Advisory Council
Date event: Thu, 04/16/2015 - 7:30pm
Upcoming event
The Youth Advisory Councils purpose:Brings together young adults to advise the Department of Health Assist and collaborate on programs within Department of HealthChange the experience of transition for the better Make your voice heard at: RI Department of Health 3 Capitol Hill Providence, RI 02903 from 3:30 - 5:30PM.  
Youth Advisory Council
Date event: Thu, 03/19/2015 - 7:30pm
Upcoming event
The Youth Advisory Councils purpose:Brings together young adults to advise the Department of Health Assist and collaborate on programs within Department of HealthChange the experience of transition for the better Make your voice heard at: RI Department of Health 3 Capitol Hill Providence, RI 02903 from 3:30 - 5:30PM.  
Youth Advisory Council
Date event: Thu, 02/12/2015 - 8:30pm
Upcoming event
The Youth Advisory Councils purpose:Brings together young adults to advise the Department of Health Assist and collaborate on programs within Department of HealthChange the experience of transition for the better Make your voice heard at: RI Department of Health 3 Capitol Hill Providence, RI 02903 from 3:30 - 5:30PM.  
Youth Advisory Council
Date event: Thu, 02/12/2015 - 8:30pm
Upcoming event
The Youth Advisory Councils purpose:Brings together young adults to advise the Department of Health Assist and collaborate on programs within Department of HealthChange the experience of transition for the better Make your voice heard at: RI Department of Health 3 Capitol Hill Providence, RI 02903 from 3:30 - 5:30PM.