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...
by Deb Morais | Oct 8, 2025 | Advocacy, Cross Disability Coalition, Safety
The RI Cross Disability Coalition held its meeting today at the Warwick Public Library, bringing together a lively and engaged group of advocates and community members. After reviewing the organization’s mission and the minutes from the September meeting, attendees...
by Deb Morais | Sep 27, 2019 | Advocacy, Cross Disability Coalition, Speaker's Bureau
On September 17, 2019, Deanne Gagne and Tanja Blicker-Ucran did the Person Centered Planning Presentation for a local Self-Advocate Group: Advocates Connecting. There were 9 people attending the meeting and our presentation. Deanne and Tanja talked about the Personal...
by Administrator | May 28, 2019 | Advocacy, Cross Disability Coalition, Laws & Legislation
The Cross Disability Coalition meeting was held on May 6, 2019 1-3pm at the Warwick Public Library. This month’s topics were Written Testimony, and Basic Public Speaking Tips. Cross Disability Coalition Coordinator Deanne Gagne, welcomed everyone, Tanja Blicker Ucran,...
by Administrator | Apr 6, 2019 | Advocacy, Speaker's Bureau
Hey Everyone, The Speakers Bureau did a Person Centered Planning presentation on Tuesday, March 19, 2019 in Warren, RI at The Brass, which is operated by L.I.F.E., Inc. The presenters were Deanne Gagne, Tanja Blicker-Ucran and Steve Porcelli. During the presentation,...
