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RI Developmental Disabilities Network

RI PARTNERS
RI Developmental Disabilities Council
Network role: System Advocacy
Priorities:

To support the development of a statewide cross-disability network.
To educate policy makers and legislators about self determination.
To support the development of self-advocacy skills of individuals with DD.
To increase access of adults with disabilities to adult continuing education programs.
To provide leadership and self-determination training opportunities for persons with DD and their families to influence public policy.

RI Disability Law Center
Network role: Legal Advocacy
Priorities:

To ensure that reports of abuse or neglect of persons with disabilities are addressed in a timely and effective manner
Development of services for parents with disabilities to preserve or reunify families.
To assist Social Security beneficiaries regarding employment.
To promote full participation in the electoral process for persons with disabilities.
Access to health care services and educational programs for persons with traumatic brain injury.

Paul V. Sherlock Center on Disabilities
Network role: Training and Information
Priorities:

Early intervention and access to general curriculum in school
Transition and employment supports
Educational advocacy
Higher Education/Interdisciplinary Training
Leadership development
Dissemination of information

NETWORK COLLABORATIONS (ONGOING):

Addressing abuse & neglect issues
Supporting parents with cognitive disabilities
Housing – addressing nursing home issues and supporting money following the person

The RI DD Network held a meeting on November 6, 2006 to identify Network priorities. Each organization was represented at the meeting by consumers, family members, and staff. Several priorities were identified for the Network (see below).

Suggested Priorities (listed by preference):
Guardianship/Planning (work/personal support)
Transition (based on needs not just age)
Education and Information
Cross disability networking (getting people together to problem solve)
Transportation/Alternatives
Quality and consistency of support

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