If you self-direct the services you get from the Division of Development Disabilities (DDD), you may hire support staff. These staff are called Direct Support Professionals (DSP). You can hire DSPs of your choice. … Read More
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DISABILITY RIGHTS RHODE ISLAND AND ACLU OF RHODE ISLAND CALL UPON RI LEGISLATURE TO INCREASE FUNDING FOR COMMUNITY SERVICES FOR VULNERABLE CHILDREN, NOT MORE RESIDENTIAL TREATMENT FACILITIES
DISABILITY RIGHTS RHODE ISLAND AND ACLU OF RHODE ISLAND CALL UPON RI LEGISLATURE TO INCREASE FUNDING FOR COMMUNITY SERVICES FOR VULNERABLE CHILDREN, NOT MORE RESIDENTIAL TREATMENT FACILITIES … Read More
DRRI ACLURI Letter to Finance Committee
MEMORANDUM TO: K. Joseph Shekarchi, Speaker of the House Christopher R. Blazejewski, Majority Leader Marvin L. Abney, Chair, House Committee on Finance House Committee on Finance FROM: Morna Murray, Executive Director, Disability Rights Rhode Island Steven Brown, Executive Director, ACLU … Read More
FAIR HOUSING LAWS AND HOUSING DISCRIMINATION
Rhode Island and the United States have laws that protect the right to housing for people with disabilities. This group of laws, called fair housing laws, say that people with disabilities cannot be denied housing just because they have a physical or mental disability. … Read More
Supplemental Security Income (SSI) Work Incentives
Your SSI benefits will not stop because you work. You may continue to receive cash payments and Medicaid. Work Incentives help people with SSI work and still have important benefits. … Read More
Assistive Technology for Work from ORS
Did you know the Office of Rehabilitation Services (ORS) can help pay for Assistive Technology (AT) Devices? … Read More
Request for Proposal – DRRI Seeks Videographer for Documentary
Request for Proposal – DRRI Seeks Videographer for Documentary … Read More
Goods & Services: Frequently Asked Questions & Resources
What are Goods and Services? Goods and Services are part of your budget for Self-Directed Services. Goods and Services are services, equipment, and supplies you need to achieve your Individual Support Plan (ISP) goals that are not otherwise paid for through other Medicaid sources. … Read More
ORS and Post-Secondary Education
Did you know? ORS can help you with education and training. … Read More
Assistive Technology: Lemon Law
What is the Rhode Island Assistive Technology Lemon Law? RI’s Consumer Enforcement of Assistive Technology (AT) Device Warranties law, referred to as the AT Lemon Law, protects people who purchase and use AT. … Read More