DRRI is seeking proposals from a videographer or professional media company to collaborate on a high-quality, accessible video demonstration of our newly developed Rhode Island Transition App. The app is designed to help transition-aged students (ages 14+) take an active … Read More
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Protection & Advocacy for Individuals with Traumatic Brain Injury
DRRI advocates for people with a Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) through its Protection & Advocacy for Individuals with Traumatic Brain Injury (PATBI) program. A TBI is a brain injury from a blow to the head, a shaking injury, or … Read More
Resource Spotlight: The Brain Injury Association of Rhode Island
The Brain Injury Association of Rhode Island (BIARI) provides resources and support for people with a brain injury and their family members. Support Groups BIARI offers both virtual and in-person supports groups for people with a brain injury … Read More
J.E.L v. Charest FAQ for Intake
What is the children’s class action called? The case is called J.“E.”L. v. Charest. What is a class action? A class action is a type of lawsuit where a small number of people represent a much larger group of people. … Read More
FACT SHEET ON DEFICIENCIES IN RHODE ISLAND’S PROVISION OF MENTAL HEALTH CARE TO MEDICAID-ELIGIBLE CHILDREN
Taken from Complaint Filed in U.S. District Court in J.“E.”L. v. Charest • ¶2. In May 2022, Rhode Island mental health professionals declared a “state of emergency” in child and adolescent mental health. Their declaration highlighted the “skyrocketing rates of … Read More
Quick Guide to Ticket to Work In Rhode Island
Quick Guide to Ticket to Work In Rhode Island What is Ticket to Work? Ticket to Work (Ticket) is a program through Social Security. The program is free. It helps people who receive Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) and/or Supplemental … Read More
Ticket to Work: When You Disagree with Your Employment Network
Ticket to Work: When You Disagree with Your Employment Network An Employment Network (EN) works with you to create a plan to find work. Your EN may be a private organization, or the Office of Rehabilitation Services (ORS). If you … Read More
Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) Work Incentives
Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) Work Incentives Work Incentives help people with SSDI work and still have important benefits. After you start work there will be a Trial Work Period (TWP). During the nine months of TWP you can work … Read More
TEMPLATE: HOW TO REQUEST A REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION
TEMPLATE: HOW TO REQUEST A REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION Date Your Name Your Address Mr. / Mrs. / Ms. / Mx. __________ [Insert human resource or managers name] Company Name Company Address Dear Mr. / Mrs. /Ms. / Mx. __________ [Insert human … Read More
IN WAKE OF CLOSURE OF ST. MARY’S HOME FOR CHILDREN, DRRI AND ACLU RI CALL UPON RHODE ISLAND TO COMMIT ITS RESOURCES TO COMMUNITY-BASED SERVICES
Disability Rights Rhode Island (DRRI) and the ACLU of RI are pleased that St. Mary’s Home for Children will shut down operations entirely and transition its outpatient and educational services to Tides Behavioral Health, as announced by the St. Mary’s Board of Directors on August 20, 2024. The closure also terminates Tides’ plan to reopen and expand the troubled Residential Treatment Facility (RTF) at St. Mary’s. … Read More