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Assistive Technology Frequently Asked Questions

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

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