Did you know the Office of Rehabilitation Services (ORS) can help pay for Assistive Technology (AT) Devices? …
Fact Sheets
Fact Sheets
Assistive Technology
January 23, 2024
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. …
January 12, 2024
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. …
January 5, 2024
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. …
January 5, 2024
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). …
Education
February 13, 2024
ORS and Post-Secondary Education
Did you know? ORS can help you with education and training. …
Employment
January 5, 2024
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. …
January 5, 2024
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. …
December 11, 2023
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. …
December 11, 2023
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. …
December 11, 2023
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: …
Housing
May 20, 2024
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. …
Protection and Advocacy for Beneficiaries of Social Security – PABSS
September 18, 2024
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 …
September 18, 2024
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 …
September 18, 2024
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 …
September 18, 2024
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 …
March 19, 2024
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. …
December 20, 2023
SSDI BENEFITS OVERPAYMENTS
Fact sheet detailing information on an overpayment for SSDI. …
December 20, 2023
SSI BENEFITS OVERPAYMENTS
SSI BENEFITS OVERPAYMENTS What is overpayment? An overpayment is when you get more money from Social Security than you were owed. …
Protection and Advocacy for Individuals with Traumatic Brain Injury
March 19, 2025
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 …
March 19, 2025
Protection & Advocacy for Individuals with Traumatic Brain Injury
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 …
Self-Directed Services
July 29, 2024
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. …
February 13, 2024
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. …