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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Latest Addition to the Library
Disability Advocates Threaten to Sue Over Special Education Cap
AUSTIN, Texas — Disability advocates this week threatened to sue the Texas Education Agency unless the state permanently ends its special education enrollment benchmark within the next month. The advocates
Incentive Program for DD Service Providers Closer to Launch, But Lags Months Behind Court Deadline
Despite some progress, implementation still lags months behind schedule for a Rhode Island program intended to boost employment of adults with developmental disabilities. Nor does the design of the program
Justice Department Pushes Law Enforcement on ADA Compliance
Federal officials are highlighting the responsibilities of everyone from police to courts and attorneys in ensuring that people with developmental disabilities are treated fairly. The Americans with Disabilities Act prohibits
Study: Exercise May Cut Behavior Issues in Half
Researchers say there may be a simple way to reduce challenging behaviors among those with autism and similar disorders during the school day — add in some exercise. A new
New UHIP Seems to Undermine Court Ordered Benefits for DD Population
Andrew Whalen, a 31 year-old Rhode Islander on the autism spectrum, applied for support services in the wake of his mother’s death in January. He’s still waiting to hear whether
Why Some Companies Are Trying to Hire More People on the Autism Spectrum
Interest in what’s called neurodiversity is growing at American companies. This year, the accounting firm EY (formerly known as Ernst & Young) has been piloting a program to employ people
