Celebrating DSPs | Our 35th Annual Event
On Thursday night, 250+ people gathered to celebrate the people who empower those with disabilities. In total, 23 of Rhode Island's best...
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CPNRI
- Jul 19
- 2 min
Biking 100 Miles for Inclusion | CPNRI Partners with Bike to the Beach
The CPNRI Team is super proud to announce we are the first statewide partner for Bike to the Beach. Our team is biking 25, 60 or 100...
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CPNRI
- Jun 22
- 1 min
Progress for People with Disabilities | 2023 Legislative Roundup
"This year we managed to secure more funding for adults with disabilities. We have accomplished a lot in just four years and have taken...
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CPNRI
- May 9
- 1 min
Progress Made on Bills Impacting Thousands
People impacted by S0782 & H5987 made their voice heard on Thursday. These bills impact over 100,000 Rhode Islanders including: People...
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CPNRI
- Apr 24
- 1 min
Hundreds of Rhode Islanders Support Increasing Health and Human Services Funding
Over 200 Rhode Islanders filled the State House on Thursday. All supporting the passage of S0782 & H5987. These bills: Impact Rhode...
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CPNRI
- Jan 24
- 2 min
Disability Inclusion: The Power of Community
In 2022, we set out on a mission. We had a clear goal of doing two things: 1) Spreading the message that people with disabilities belong...
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CPNRI
- Dec 14, 2022
- 2 min
Become a disability ally
Disability allies are people who are ready to learn, listen and support.
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- Oct 18, 2022
- 1 min
Disability Voting Resources
Resources for Rhode Islanders with disabilities to vote in the 2022 General Election.
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- Jul 8, 2022
- 1 min
July is Disability Pride Month
Since 1990, Disability Pride Month has been celebrated across the United States each July.
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- Jun 17, 2022
- 2 min
One step closer to rate reform: House passes state budget
On Thursday, June 16 the House of Representatives passed a new state budget in a 61-9 vote that will have a monumental impact on children...
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- May 20, 2022
- 1 min
CPNRI and RIPIN release joint statement on DOJ and EOHHS settlement
The Community Provider Network of Rhode Island (CPNRI) and the Rhode Island Parent Information Network (RIPIN) and are releasing a joint...
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- May 10, 2022
- 1 min
The final push to pass H7180 & S2311
The momentum to pass H7180 and S2311 is gaining. However, the deadline to get these bills passed is quickly approaching. Rhode Island...
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- Apr 29, 2022
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Large turnout for Senate Hearing; House Hearing expected soon
The push to pass S2311 & H7180 continues to gain incredible momentum. On Thursday night, a massive crowd showed up in support of the...
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- Apr 13, 2022
- 1 min
Lawmakers pushing to pass pivotal legislation; hearings expected within weeks
Providers for people with disabilities need long-term, sustainable solutions to long-lasting problems. For years, stagnant Medicaid...
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- Mar 23, 2022
- 1 min
New Study: Providers for people with developmental disabilities significantly short staffed
A new data and policy analysis reveals that providers for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities (I/DD) are still facing...
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- Oct 29, 2021
- 1 min
ProJo: 'Historic' step forward in US case affecting Rhode Islanders with disabilities
PROVIDENCE — In what was described as a “historic” step forward for Rhode Islanders living with intellectual and developmental...
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- Oct 29, 2021
- 1 min
DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITY NEWS: RI Dodges Contempt With DD Action Plan
The Chief Judge of the U.S. District Court welcomed Rhode Island’s action plan to turn around the lives of adults with developmental...
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- Oct 29, 2021
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DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITY NEWS: RI Proposes DD Action Plan To Avoid Contempt Of Court
The state of Rhode Island would raise the pay of caregivers for adults with developmental disabilities to $20 by mid-2023 as part of an...
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- Oct 29, 2021
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DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITY NEWS: BHDDH Seeks $18 Hourly Pay For RI DD Workers; $119M In DD ARPA Funds
Rhode Island’s developmental disabilities agency seeks to raise the pay of direct care workers to $18 an hour beginning July 1, 2022, a...
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- Oct 29, 2021
- 1 min
ProJo: Staffing crisis in behavioral health agencies leaves RI's neediest without services
Read article here.
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