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UPDATE: Consent Decree – Monitor Report

DRRI continues to be involved in monitoring compliance with the Consent Decree.

Disability Rights Rhode Island Announces Ongoing Investigation at Eleanor Slater Hospital

On April 12, 2022, following a series of monitoring and investigations, DRRI notified the Rhode Island Department of Behavioral Healthcare, Developmental Disabilities and Hospitals that we had initiated a formal investigation into the tragic death of Charlene Liberty, a former patent at Eleanor Slater Hospital. This investigation is being conducted pursuant to state and federal access authority granted to DRRI as an agency within the federal P&A system.

DRRI Statement on the Death of Charlene Liberty

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE05.11.2022 Charlene Liberty was a client of Disability Rights Rhode Island and the lead plaintiff in the class action lawsuit, Liberty v. Rhode Island Department of Corrections. But, more importantly, she was a mother to Breanna, a daughter to Mary and George, and a sister to Elisha, George,

Statement regarding RIDE’s proposed readiness-based graduation requirements

Statement from RIPIN, Disability Rights Rhode Island, Parent Support Network of Rhode Island, Rhode Island Developmental Disabilities Council, The Paul V. Sherlock Center on Disabilities, and The Autism Project on RIDE’s proposed readiness-based graduation requirements

News Release: CVS Court Case

GROUPS APPLAUD CVS FOR WITHDRAWING U.S. SUPREME COURT PETITION THAT THREATENED THE RIGHTS OF INDIVIDUALS WITH DISABILITIES The ACLU of Rhode Island and Disability Rights Rhode Island today applauded Woonsocket-based CVS for withdrawing its petition in a pending U.S. Supreme Court case that the groups said could have turned back

RSVP For SDM Webinars with Jonathan Martinis

We are proud to partner with Jonathan Martinis in offering five dynamic webinars on the practical application of Supported Decision-Making. Our series begins on Thursday, October 28 at 6:00 pm. Each session will be 90 minutes. All sessions are free and offer direct access to Mr. Martinis via live questions

Save the Dates! DRRI presents Supported Decision Making Webinar Series with Jonathan Martinis

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We want to hear from you!

Each year, Disability Rights Rhode Island (DRRI) seeks public input regarding our Focus Areas. Please take a moment to fill out the brief 3-question survey below. We appreciate your assistance in our efforts to identify and focus on advocacy services that will enable people with disabilities to live independent, productive