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 | Jun 21, 2016 | Budget Cuts, Consent Decree, Cross Disability Coalition, Employment First, Laws & Legislation, Policy
By Gina Macris Rhode Island’s developmental disability budget for the next fiscal year includes assurances that a total of $9.1 million in Medicaid money will be spent to raise pay for direct support workers and to begin transforming the state’s system of services for...
by Administrator | Jul 30, 2015 | Community Living, Cross Disability Coalition, Family Connections, Laws & Legislation, Life is Good, Money & Finances
The “Achieving a Better Life Experience” (ABLE) account program for individuals with disabilities federally recognized investment accounts similar to 529 college savings programs. See Governor’s Press Release: http://www.ri.gov/press/view/25447 For...
by Administrator | Jun 16, 2015 | Budget Cuts, Community Living, Cross Disability Coalition, Emergency Preparedness, Employment, Employment First, Family Connections, Health Care, Laws & Legislation, Money & Finances, Policy, Safety, Self Directed Supports, Supports Intensity Scale, Transportation, Uncategorized
State of Rhode Island and Providence Plantations Public Forums to Identify the Concerns of People with Disabilities and their Families During the week of the 25th anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act (signed on July 26th), the Governor’s Commission on...
by Administrator | Mar 5, 2015 | Community Living, Cross Disability Coalition, Federal Laws & Legislation, Laws & Legislation, Money & Finances, Policy
Modeled after 529 college savings accounts, ABLE will offer tax advantages for people with disabilities. By Susan Johnston Americans with disabilities and their families often face a myriad of financial challenges, but they will soon have a new financial vehicle...
by Administrator | Jan 22, 2015 | Cross Disability Coalition, Laws & Legislation
Governor Gina Raimondo announced her intention to nominate Maria Montanaro as the director of the Department of Behavioral Healthcare, Developmental Disabilities and Hospitals (BHDDH). Raimondo will submit Montanaro’s name for consideration to the Rhode Island...
