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Library

The CISI Library is a critical vehicle for sharing up-to-date information on the reforms that are happening within the state and across the country, as well as research and best practices in the area of supported employment and full inclusion of people with developmental and intellectual disabilities.
The CISI Library will be updated frequently as new promising practices are identified.
The CISI Library will also archive videos of consumers, family members and people within the state who have a perspective on improving the lives of people with developmental and intellectual disabilities.

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Occupational Health

President Obama Signs ABLE Act

Many families with individuals who have a disability rely heavily on Social Security disability payments to live a healthy and sustaining life.  In order to avoid being cut from these

Employees With Disabilities Can Boost Business Success

Ashley Smith, Business News Daily Contributor, posted an article called "Employees With Disabilities Can Boost Business Success."  The editorial examines the critical point of view of business owners and associates as

Leading the Way: Workplace Inclusiveness for People of All Abilities

Karyn Twaronite, Global Diversity & Inclusiveness Officer, and Kathy Martinez, Assistant Secretary of Labor for Disability Employment Policy, posted an article with The Huffington Post called "Leading the Way: Workplace Inclusiveness for People

Wanted! Young Leaders

The Dare to Dream Student Leadership Initiative is seeking 5-8 youth and/or young adults 14-25 interested in sharing their stories of self-advocacy and leadership as members of the Rhode Island

People First Language

Kathie Snow, writer for Disability Is Natural, crafted an article around Person Centered Language.  With system change and the birth of Employment First happening in the State of Rhode Island,

Job Report: Positive Jobs Picture Brightens Outlook for People With Disabilities

Each month the Kessler Foundation and University of New Hampshire's Institute on Disability (UNH-IOD) release a monthly update of National Trends in Disability Employment (nTIDE).  Their December issue has been