by Deb Morais | Sep 6, 2019 | Cross Disability Coalition, Money & Finances, Speaker's Bureau
On Friday, August 30, 2019, Deanne Gagne and Tanja Blicker-Ucran did “Let’s Talk About Money” Presentation at Westbay Residential in Warwick, RI. The participants that attended were very excited and enjoyed our presentation. We explained why money is important, what a...
by Administrator | Jul 30, 2019 | Cross Disability Coalition, Safety, Speaker's Bureau
On Tuesday July 23rd 2019, Tanja Blicker-Ucran, and Deanne Gagne, went to West Bay Residential in Warwick RI and did a presentation about “Healthy and Unhealthy Relationships”. People who attended this presentation learned: What “relationship” means?What “Healthy and...
by Deb Morais | Jul 9, 2019 | Speaker's Bureau
On Tuesday, June 25, 2019 , Steve Porcelli, Deanne Gagne and Tanja Blicker-Ucran did a “Human Rights” Presentation at Westbay Residential in Warwick, RI. We explained that EVERYONE has RIGHTS!! Tanja talked about our Constitutional Rights: The Right to Vote in...
by Administrator | Jul 2, 2019 | Cross Disability Coalition, Safety
The C.D.C. held its regularly scheduled meeting on June 3, 2019 at the Warwick Public Library. It was attended by 22 people. Our topic this month was Healthy and Unhealthy Relationships. We thought this very appropriate since Summer is around the corner and we all...
by Administrator | Jun 18, 2019 | Speaker's Bureau
On Tuesday, May 28, 2019, Deanne Gagne and Tanja Blicker-Ucran did the “Human Rights” Presentation for the Avatar Self-Advocates Group. The group of tweleve learned about their Constitutional Rights: Right to Vote in Elections, Right to Equal Protection under the law,...
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,...
by Administrator | Mar 15, 2019 | Cross Disability Coalition, RIDDC
Each March, the National Association of Councils on Developmental Disabilities (NACDD), partners with Association for University Centers on Disabilities (AUCD) and National Disabilities Rights Network (NDRN) to create a social media campaign that highlights the many...
by Administrator | Feb 19, 2019 | Cross Disability Coalition
Our February meeting featured Patrick Strauss Co-founder of Freshconn and Feed the Streets. As his start-up companies gain momentum, their goal is to be able to offer food and produce that is grown or produced within a 30 mile radius to insure freshness and be able to...
by Administrator | Oct 19, 2018 | Cross Disability Coalition
Our next RI Cross Disability Coalition Meeting will be on Monday, November 5, 2018 at the Warwick Public Library from 1 to 3 pm. We will be in the lage meeting room on the first floor of the Library. The topic is: “The Fabulous Four Sharing TIPS On Bargain...