by Deb Morais | Sep 27, 2019 | Advocacy, Cross Disability Coalition, Speaker's Bureau
On September 17, 2019, Deanne Gagne and Tanja Blicker-Ucran did the Person Centered Planning Presentation for a local Self-Advocate Group: Advocates Connecting. There were 9 people attending the meeting and our presentation. Deanne and Tanja talked about the Personal...
by Administrator | May 28, 2019 | Advocacy, Cross Disability Coalition, Laws & Legislation
The Cross Disability Coalition meeting was held on May 6, 2019 1-3pm at the Warwick Public Library. This month’s topics were Written Testimony, and Basic Public Speaking Tips. Cross Disability Coalition Coordinator Deanne Gagne, welcomed everyone, Tanja Blicker Ucran,...
by Administrator | Apr 6, 2019 | Advocacy, Speaker's Bureau
Hey Everyone, The Speakers Bureau did a Person Centered Planning presentation on Tuesday, March 19, 2019 in Warren, RI at The Brass, which is operated by L.I.F.E., Inc. The presenters were Deanne Gagne, Tanja Blicker-Ucran and Steve Porcelli. During the presentation,...
by Administrator | Mar 2, 2017 | Advocacy, Cross Disability Coalition, RIDDC
March is National Developmental Disabilities Awareness Month, an opportunity to celebrate the many contributions people with developmental disabilities make to our society. The National Association of Councils on Developmental Disabilities (NACDD), Association of...
by Administrator | Jan 13, 2017 | Advocacy, Community Living, Cross Disability Coalition, Employment, Policy, RIDDC, Self Directed Supports, Supports Intensity Scale
The Department of BHDDH, Division of Developmental Disabilities (DDD), will be holding two open community forums in February 2017. The first forum is specifically for individuals and families involved with self-directed supports and the second one for all other...