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Preparing the Person to Actively Participate in PCT
National Gateway to Self-Determination - extensive resources on self-determination, including Self-Determination Learning Model of Instruction (SDLMI) and Self-Determination Career Development Model (SDCDM)
Assets-Oriented Community Assessment Patricia A. Sharpe, Mary R. Greaney, Peter L. Lee, Sherer W. Royce. Public Health Reports, March/April and May/June, 2000; vol. 115.
Carol, Katherine.Helping Our Loved Ones Prosper: Supporting Social Networking to Build Careers. Institute on Community Integration, University of Minnesota
Crane, Kelli, and Marianne Mooney. Community Resource Mapping: A Strategy for Promoting Successful Transition for Youth with Disabilities. Institute of Community Integration, University of Minnesota Email
McKnight, J. (1992). Building community. AHEC Community Partners Annual Conference, Keynote address. Northwestern University: Center for Urban Affairs and Policy Research.
McKnight, J. (1992). Mapping community capacity. Chicago, IL: Northwestern University: Center for Urban Affairs and Policy Research
Moore, M. (1994). Community capacity assessment: A guide for developing an inventory of community level assets and resources Santa Fe, NM: New Mexico Children, Youth and Families Department.
PowerPoint presentation by S. Rengasamy:Job Networking in Diverse Communities: Research to Practice.Adopting Asset Mapping in an Urban Ward in Madurai City. (Tamil Nadu, India)
Community Health Centers - Rhode Island Health Center Association website provides information on the nine community health centers in Rhode Island that provide medical, dental, and behavioral healthcare services
SafeLink Wireless- a Lifeline supported service and a government program for free cell phone services (limited minutes/texts) for Medicaid/SNAP recipients. May use your own phone or apply for a phone through the program
ORS Vocational Rehabilitation Program - public state and federally funded program that assists individuals with disabilities to choose, prepare for, obtain, and maintain employment
Real Jobs RI - a demand-driven, workforce and economic development initiative that is collaborative, flexible, and business-led
RI Association of People Supporting Employment - local organization with an exclusive focus on integrated employment and career advancement opportunities for individuals with disabilities
RI Job Exchange - provides the tools, resources, and information to connect employers to diverse job seekers
RI Regional Adult Learning - assist adults in the process of reaching their academic, occupational, or personal goals through education, counseling, and training
Skills for Rhode Island's Future - matches businesses that have current, unmet hiring needs with qualified unemployed and underemployed job seekers
Social Enterprise Greenhouse- provides social entrepreneurs and ventures with the services they need to move from idea to execution to scale including: incubation, acceleration, later stage strategy and financial services, and below market rate loan funding
Prepare RI- PrepareRI is an initiative to prepare all Rhode Island youth with the skills they need for jobs that pay. It represents a strategic partnership between the Rhode Island government, private industry leaders, the public education system, universities, and non-profits across the state.
Home Living
Heating, Fuel, Food Assistance:
Food Stamps/SNAP - income-based food assistance program falls under RI Department of Human Services
SafeLink Wireless - a Lifeline supported service and a government program for free cell phone services (limited minutes/texts) for Medicaid/SNAP recipients. May use your own phone or apply for a phone through the program
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