Resources
Resources
Self-Advocacy Resources
This section includes fact sheets and guides to help you understand your rights and speak up for yourself or someone else. If you have questions or need help, contact Disability Rights Rhode Island at 401-831-3150, Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
Assistive Technology
- Assistive Technology Frequently Asked Questions
Answers common questions about assistive technology and how to get it. - Assistive Technology: Office of Rehabilitation Services
Explains how the Office of Rehabilitation Services can help you get assistive technology for work and daily life. - Assistive Technology in Education
Explains students’ rights to assistive technology at school. - Assistive Technology: Lemon Law
Explains what you can do if your assistive technology device does not work properly. - Assistive Technology Through Medicaid
Explains how Medicaid may pay for assistive technology. - Assistive Technology Through Medicare
Explains how Medicare may pay for certain assistive technology and equipment.
Education and Vocational Rehabilitation
- Client Assistance Program
Explains how this program helps people solve problems with vocational rehabilitation or independent living services. - Guide to Services from the Rhode Island Office of Rehabilitation
Gives an overview of services that help people with disabilities prepare for, find, and keep jobs. - OSR Training & Education
Describes training and education programs offered through the Office of Rehabilitation Services. - Pre-Employment Transition Services
Explains services that help students with disabilities get ready for work after high school. - A Guide to Tribal Vocational Rehabilitation Services
Explains job services available to eligible members of federally recognized tribes.
Employment
- How to Document Employment Discrimination
Explains how to keep records if you believe you are being treated unfairly at work. - Employment Discrimination Frequently Asked Questions
Answers common questions about disability discrimination at work. - Reasonable Accommodations at Work
Explains what workplace accommodations are and how they can help you do your job. - Template: How to Request A Reasonable Accommodation
Provides a sample letter you can use to ask for a workplace accommodation.
Housing
- Fair Housing Laws and Discrimination
Explains your rights under fair housing laws and what to do if you face housing discrimination.
Supports for People with Developmental Disabilities
- DRRI Goods and Services Frequently Asked Questions
Answers common questions about disability-related goods and services. - Paid Parent Direct Support Professionals Frequently Asked Questions
Explains the rules for parents who are paid to provide direct support services.
- Changes in How You Get Your SSI or SSDI Money
Explains updates to how you receive your Social Security benefits. - SSDI Overpayments – What You Need To Know
Explains what happens if Social Security says you were paid too much SSDI and what you can do next. - SSI Overpayments – What You Need To Know
Explains what happens if Social Security says you were paid too much SSI and your options. - Ticket To Work: Picking An Employment Network
Explains how to choose an Employment Network through the Ticket to Work program. - Ticket To Work: When You Disagree with Your Employment Network
Explains what you can do if you have a problem with your Employment Network. - Quick Guide to Ticket to Work In Rhode Island
Gives a short overview of how Ticket to Work works in Rhode Island. - Working While on SSDI: What You Need to Know
Explains how working may affect your SSDI benefits. - Working While on SSI: What You Need to Know
Explains how working may affect your SSI benefits.
Traumatic Brain Injury
- Protection & Advocacy for Individuals with Traumatic Brain Injury
Explains how we help protect the rights of people with traumatic brain injuries.
Voting
- Your Vote Matters – Know Your Rights!
Explains your voting rights and how to get help if you need it to vote.
Social Security and Work