by Administrator | Jun 10, 2014 | Community Living, Cross Disability Coalition, Emergency Preparedness, Safety
Show Me for Emergencies, an innovative, interactive app that will enhance communication between public health and emergency management personnel and volunteers and individuals with communication challenges across a variety of emergency settings. The MA Office of...
by Administrator | Mar 20, 2014 | Cross Disability Coalition, Uncategorized
“Like” both pages and you will be entered into two drawings for two chances to win a $25 gift card! The RIDDC promotes public policy that leads to the independence, productivity, and inclusion of people with disabilities in all aspects of life through planning,...
by Administrator | Mar 4, 2014 | Cross Disability Coalition, Uncategorized
Disability.gov website blog unveils eight new PSA ads featuring people with disabilities. The website is intended to provide resources specifically for people with disabilities and other interested people in 10 different categories including transition, advocacy,...
by Administrator | Dec 3, 2013 | Community Living, Cross Disability Coalition
The Autistic Self Advocacy Network (ASAN), Self-Advocates Becoming Empowered (SABE), National Youth Leadership Network and other national allies conducted personal interviews with peers with developmental disabilities attending SABE’s national self-advocacy...
by Administrator | Jun 19, 2013 | Cross Disability Coalition, Life is Good
In May the Cross Disability Coalition met with BHDDH Director Craig Stenning and his senior staff Tom Martin and Dave McMahon to share their “LIFE IS GOOD” Presentation and newly developed “EQUALITY” Video. Tanja Blicker-Ucran, Coordinator,...
by Administrator | Jun 8, 2013 | Cross Disability Coalition, Uncategorized
Quadraplegic Warwick greeting card designer lives independently, holds down a job, and says there’s much more to her than just her disability Rebecca Beaton has something to say. This surprises people. They see the 40-year-old Warwick woman in her wheelchair,...
by Administrator | Jun 7, 2013 | Cross Disability Coalition, Uncategorized
reflections by Dennis Harvey on his personal life and how the community should treat people with disabilities My name is Dennis Harvey I am founder & president of a small business called “Bee in Motion”. It is a Movement and Music therapeutic workshop...
by Administrator | May 23, 2013 | Cross Disability Coalition, Uncategorized
The Rhode Island Public Transit Authority (RIPTA) will hold public hearings on proposed service changes in all five Rhode Island counties on May 29th, May 30th, June 3rd, June 4th, June 5th, and June 6th. The Authority announced that the proposed changes in service...
by Administrator | Mar 27, 2013 | Cross Disability Coalition
In order for consumers/families to make informed decisions about life after high school, information is needed in understanding Rhode Island’s adult service system for individuals with developmental disabilities. This workshop will provide families/guardians...
by Administrator | Nov 30, 2012 | Cross Disability Coalition
People with Disabilities, Family Members and Staff at Community Agencies May Be Eligible for Tax Refunds! Click here for the flyer for an informational meeting about tax credits. FREE Webinar (December 15): Top Ten Tips for the 2012 Tax Season Join National Disability...
