Fact Sheets

Assistive Technology

Assistive Technology for Work from ORS

Did you know the Office of Rehabilitation Services (ORS) can help pay for Assistive Technology (AT) Devices?

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.

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.

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).

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.

Question about the COVID-19 Vaccine?

Disability Rights Rhode Island (DRRI) is here to help people get accurate information and resources about the COVID-19 vaccine and testing.

ORS and Post-Secondary Education

Did you know? ORS can help you with education and training.

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.

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.

Reasonable Accommodations at Work

A reasonable accommodation is any change to a job or work environment that helps you do that job. This includes changes to help you apply for a job. The change must be related to your disability. Examples of reasonable accommodations include:

Employment Discrimination Frequently Asked Questions

The Americans with Disabilities Act (“ADA”), the Civil Rights of People with Disabilities Act, and The Civil Rights Act of 1990 protect job applicants and employees with disabilities against discrimination.

Documenting Employment Discrimination

If you believe you are treated unfairly in the workplace it is important to keep a record of it. You will need details about your treatment if you file a charge of discrimination. A written record will be helpful during that process. You also have the right to, and should, regularly review and copy your personnel file.

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.

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

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.

SSI BENEFITS OVERPAYMENTS

SSI BENEFITS OVERPAYMENTS
What is overpayment?
An overpayment is when you get more money from Social Security than you were owed.

SSDI BENEFITS OVERPAYMENTS

Fact sheet detailing information on an overpayment for SSDI.

Paid Family Caregivers 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.

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.