by Deb Morais | Oct 16, 2023 | Uncategorized
The Speakers Bureau series continued on Friday, October 13, sharing the “Life Is Good” presentation for the STAR (Student Transition to Adult Readiness) students (17-21) in Providence. The team of Rachel Ferreira, Heidi Showstead and Tanja Blicker-Ucran presented a...
by Deb Morais | Oct 9, 2023 | Uncategorized
Continuing its series of presentations to The Star (Student Transition to Adult Readiness) classroom in Providence, the RI Cross Disability Coalition’s Tanja Blicker-Ucran provided students the opportunity to hear the stories of small business owners, all previous...
by Administrator | Sep 29, 2023 | Uncategorized
Ongoing Speakers Bureau presentations continued with Tanja Blicker-Ucran, Deanne Gagne, and Rachel Ferreira addressing The Star (Student Transition to Adult Readiness) classroom in Providence. The inspiring presentation included the personal stories of each presenter...
by Deb Morais | Sep 20, 2023 | Uncategorized
RI Cross Disability Coalition hosted a Speakers Bureau presentation at the Pawtucket School System for Transition Program Students from both Tolman and Shea High Schools. Deanne Gagne and Tanja Blicker-Ucran presented information and hosted a discussion about “Person...
by Administrator | Sep 13, 2023 | Uncategorized
Heather Schey provided the background and history of how ATAC was formed. Established in 1991, ATAC was created to meet the requirements of the Federal ADA to involve persons with disabilities in the planning process for the ADA Complementary Paratransit Plan for the...
by Deb Morais | Aug 9, 2023 | Speaker's Bureau, Transformation Grant
As part of the RI WINS: Transformation Grant, various presentations have been scheduled throughout the year to increase outreach efforts to transition centers, high schools and families involved with self-directed support and DD Community providers. Below are the...
by Deb Morais | Jun 29, 2023 | Transformation Grant
Developmental Disabilities Employment Transformation Grant Positioned to Transform Model for RI and Beyond; Focuses on State’s Economic Development and Workforce Development The Rhode Island Cross Disability Coalition, in conjunction with the Rhode Island...
by Deb Morais | Jun 21, 2023 | Transformation Grant
RI WINS—Workforce Investment and New Solutions announced today that their first quarterly grant status report is available. Three Rhode Island-based organizations, The Rhode Island Cross Disability Coalition, Rhode Island Developmental Disabilities Council (RIDDC),...
by Deb Morais | May 31, 2023 | Transformation Grant
Three members of the “RI WINS—Workforce Investment and New Solutions” transformation project recently presented in the webinar for Georgia’s national project on Advancing Employment. Speakers for the “Rhode Island’s Community of Practice for Engaging Businesses”...
by Deb Morais | Apr 12, 2023 | Cross Disability Coalition, RIDDC
Rachel Rasnick, a local small business owner, artist, and RIDDC Self-Employment Project participant, taught at a recent RI CDC Meeting on April 3rd at the Warwick Public Library in the Idea Studio. The 11 participants enjoyed their time while being instructed by...
