by Deb Morais | Oct 20, 2026 | Advocacy, Cross Disability Coalition, Life is Good
The Rhode Island Cross Disability Coalition’s Speakers Bureau brought its engaging presentation, “Life Is Good,” to Avatar – AvaVoice Self-Advocacy Group, where residents gathered in the community center for a lively, interactive discussion about what it means...
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 | 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...
