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 other external cause. How DRRI Can Help You DRRI can
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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 and family members. People in these groups are in similar
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. The whole group is called a Class. The people in
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 Security Income (SSI) find and receive services to get or
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 have a disagreement with your EN: You have the right
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 with no change in your benefits. After you have worked
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 resource or managers name], I am writing to request accommodations
Paid Parent Direct Support Professionals Frequently Asked Questions.
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.
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.
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.