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 9, 2025 | Uncategorized
The “Life Is Good” presentation at Living Innovations brought together an enthusiastic group of participants eager to explore what makes life meaningful and fulfilling. The program was led by Executive Director Tanja Blicker-Ucran and featured speakers Jeff Ovaginian...
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 18, 2025 | Uncategorized
Yesterday, Spurwink’s monthly Job Club welcomed a presentation from the RI Cross Disability Coalition, led by presenters Tanja Blicker-Ucran and Christina Battista, on the topic of Healthy Relationships. The event, which brought together 15 participants, began with...
by Deb Morais | May 29, 2025 | Uncategorized
Let’s Talk About Money! The Self-Directed Network at the Sherlock Center was excited to talk about something that affects all of us: Money! What is money? Why do we need it? How do we get it? And how do we spend it? These were the big questions that kicked off a...
by Deb Morais | May 21, 2025 | Uncategorized
More than 25 attendees from AVA Voice, including staff, were actively participating in the Speaker’s Bureau’s “Healthy Relationships” presentation, between 4:30 – 6pm on May 20, 2025 at the Cranston Public Library/James Giles...
by Deb Morais | May 19, 2025 | Uncategorized
At the recent meeting of the Cross Disabilities Coalition, guest speaker Alison Bologna presented the wide range of offerings of her small business venture,SHRI YOGA . It’s her personal project, and her passion about every facet is obvious. Speaking about the free...
by Deb Morais | Mar 5, 2025 | Uncategorized
Navigating the healthcare system can be overwhelming, especially when you’re not fully aware of your rights as a patient. Understanding your healthcare rights empowers you to advocate for yourself, receive the care you deserve, and ensure equal access to medical...
by Deb Morais | Oct 30, 2024 | Uncategorized
The timely topics of “voting” and “Advocating for Change” in our laws was presented recently at the RI Cross Disabilities Coalition’s meeting at Red, White & Brew in Warwick. The featured guest speaker was RIDDC’s Executive Director, Kevin Nerney. From a tutorial...
