What is Assistive Technology?
Assistive technology (AT) is any device, technology, or equipment that is used to improve or maintain your functional capabilities. … Read More
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Assistive Technology Frequently Asked Questions
Assistive Technology Through Medicaid or Medicare
Assistive technology (AT) is any device, technology, or equipment that is used to improve or keep your functional capabilities. AT is sometimes called Durable Medical Equipment (DME). … Read More
Assistive Technology in Education
Students with disabilities have a right to use Assistive Technology (AT) in public school. Education programs and school districts must make AT available to students with disabilities. … Read More
Pre-Employment Transition Services
If you are a student with a disability, you should discuss transition services with your IEP Team. The Office of Rehabilitative Services (ORS) can provide you with Pre-employment Transition Services (Pre-ETS) if you have an IEP or 504 plan. … Read More
Client Assistance Program (CAP)
DRRI’s Client Assistance Program (CAP) can help you apply for vocational rehabilitation (VR), independent living, and services for the blind and visually impaired. DRRI can also help you if you already receive these services. … Read More
SSI BENEFITS OVERPAYMENTS
SSI BENEFITS OVERPAYMENTS
What is overpayment?
An overpayment is when you get more money from Social Security than you were owed. … Read More
SSDI BENEFITS OVERPAYMENTS
Fact sheet detailing information on an overpayment for SSDI. … Read More
Tribal Vocational Rehabilitation (VR) Guide
This guide is intended to provide a basic overview of Tribal Vocational Rehabilitation services from the Mashantucket Pequot Tribal Nation Tribal Vocational Rehabilitation (MPTN TVR) program. The Tribal VR program helps tribal members with disabilities find, get, and keep jobs. The services are provided in a culturally relevant manner and may include native healing services. … Read More
Client Assistance Program (CAP) Guide
This guide is intended to provide a basic overview of Rhode Island state vocational rehabilitation (VR) services from the Office of Rehabilitation Services (ORS). The VR program helps people with disabilities find, get, and keep jobs. … Read More
Settlement Reached in ADA Complaint Filed by Disability Rights Rhode Island Against Kent Hospital: $30,000 in Compensation, Improved Communication Services
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Providence, Rhode Island, December 19, 2023 – Disability Rights Rhode Island (DRRI), the federally mandated Protection and Advocacy System (P&A) for Rhode Island, is pleased to announce that a complaint it filed with the U.S. Attorney’s Office … Read More