Hello! We would like to welcome you to the Cross Disability Website. The Coalition started in September of 2009 with assistance from the Council’s Systems Advocacy Committee. The Coalition is for individuals with all disabilities to connect and talk about what is important in our lives and what we can do together to improve quality for all people! It is also an opportunity to become familiar with different services available from agencies in Rhode Island and learn what these agencies can do to support and meet the needs of individuals.
Please take a moment to browse our website and check out some of the helpful links we have provided. Come join us at one of our next meetings where you can meet new people, share your ideas, opinions, and concerns.
Thank you, and we look forward to meeting you!
THIS LEGISLATIVE SESSION
An Overview
For a short description of every bill that was tracked and the status of each, you may review the document here.
Our News and Events
DATING 101
Essential Relationship Ingredients
Strong Relationships are built upon shared values, beliefs and goals
Presented by: RI Cross Disability Coalition – Speakers Bureau
Monday, March 2, 2026| 1:00 pm – 3:00pm
Warwick Public Library – 600 Sandy Lane, Warwick, RI 02889
IDEA STUDIO
(401)739-5440
Please RSVP to 737-1238 or email rsvp@riddc.org. Let us know if you need any special accommodations.
Living Innovations Host Speakers Bureau on Healthy Relationships – “Rock Solid”
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“Employment Can Work for You”
Members of the Warwick-based Avatar AvaVoice Self-Advocacy group gathered recently at the Warwick Public Library for an uplifting and interactive presentation, “Employment Can Work for You,” led by Deanne Gagné and Rachel Ferreira of the Rhode Island Cross Disability...
“Life Is Good” Presentation Inspires Conversation at Living Innovations
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