RI Developmental Disabilities Network
RI PARTNERS
RI Developmental Disabilities Council
Network role: System Advocacy
Priorities:
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To support the development of a statewide cross-disability network.
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To educate policy makers and legislators about self determination.
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To support the development of self-advocacy skills of individuals with DD.
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To increase access of adults with disabilities to adult continuing education programs.
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To provide leadership and self-determination training opportunities for persons with DD and their families to influence public policy.
Disability Rights Rhode Island (DRRI)
Network role: Legal Advocacy
Priorities:
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To ensure that reports of abuse or neglect of persons with disabilities are addressed in a timely and effective manner
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Development of services for parents with disabilities to preserve or reunify families.
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To assist Social Security beneficiaries regarding employment.
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To promote full participation in the electoral process for persons with disabilities.
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Access to health care services and educational programs for persons with traumatic brain injury.
Paul V. Sherlock Center on Disabilities
Network role: Training and Information
Priorities:
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Early intervention and access to general curriculum in school
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Transition and employment supports
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Educational advocacy
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Higher Education/Interdisciplinary Training
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Leadership development
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Dissemination of information
W3C approved.