by Deb Morais | Apr 29, 2026 | Advocacy, Education, Money & Finances, Uncategorized
The RI Cross Disability Coalition recently delivered its first Speakers Bureau presentation to Seven Hills at the Harris Public Library in Woonsocket. The featured session, “Let’s Talk About Money,” was led by Tanja Blicker-Ucran and Christina Battista, two engaging...
by Deb Morais | Apr 15, 2026 | Cross Disability Coalition, Life is Good, Speaker's Bureau, Uncategorized
“Life Is Good” was presented by The RI Cross Disabilities Coalition team of Tanja Blicker-Ucran, Christina Battista and Kevin McHale, where the focus was on independence, productivity, self-determination and inclusion. Each member of the team took turns exploring one...
by Deb Morais | Mar 23, 2026 | Uncategorized
On St. Patrick’s Day, the Cranston Public Library was filled with energy, laughter, and plenty of green as the Avatar Residential Group, Ava Voice, gathered for a lively session of “Dating 101.” Presented by Tanja Blicker-Ucran and Heidi Showstead through the Cross...
by Deb Morais | Nov 13, 2025 | Advocacy, Cross Disability Coalition, Speaker's Bureau, Transformation Grant, Uncategorized
Living Innovations recently hosted a dynamic Speakers Bureau presentation, “Healthy Relationships,” featuring RI Cross Disabilities Coalition leaders Tanja Blicker-Ucran and Deanne Gagne. Their engaging and thoughtful style quickly built rapport with participants,...
by Deb Morais | Oct 21, 2025 | Advocacy, Cross Disability Coalition, Speaker's Bureau
Members of the Warwick-based Avatar AvaVoice Self-Advocacy group gathered recently at the Warwick Public Library for an uplifting and interactive presentation, “Employment Can Work for You,” led by Deanne Gagné and Rachel Ferreira of the Rhode Island Cross Disability...
