Posts Tagged ‘disabilities’
Social Security changes expand access to SSI – Herb Weiss
Social Security changes helps people receiving/applying for SSI – Herb Weiss By Herb Weiss, contributing writer on aging issues Last week, the Social Security Administration (SSA) announced good news for Supplemental Security recipients. The federal agency published a final rule on April 19, 2024, to – “Expand the Definition of a Public Assistance Household.” The regulation announces…
Read MoreShared living opens new doors to people with disabilities – G. Wayne Miller, Ocean State Stories
shared living with ocean state stories in jamestown ri
Read MoreRI WINS highlights building relationships for employers and people with disabilities
RI WINS (Workforce Investment & New Solutions) is the name utilized by the RI Cross Disability Co- alition for our DD Transformation Grant in collaboration with the RI Developmental Disabilities Council (RIDDC) and Skills for RI’s Future. The goal of the project is to create sustainable change for meaningful and inclusive lives for individuals with…
Read MoreRI Veterans: Did you know? 24-08-23 (Disability claims, events, resources… ) – John A. Cianci
by John A. Cianci, contributing writer on veterans’ issues Understanding Evidence Needed for Favorable Decision by the VA. Question from one of our readers: I was denied service-connected disability for sleep apnea, although the VA medical center determined I had sleep insomnia and later issued me a CPAP machine? Ray, Smithfield Answer: After discussing VA decision with you and…
Read MorePresidential appointment for Rhode Island accessibility advocate, Tina G. Pedersen
Tina G. Pedersen appointed to national disabilities accessibility board by President Biden
Read MoreFederal agencies must make websites more accessible – Herb Weiss
Federal agencies must improve web access for those with disabilities, seniors, veterans by Herb Weiss
Read MoreOpen Forum by RI Gov. Commission on Disabilities for public with disabilities & families
OPEN FORUMS FOR PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES The Rhode Island Governor’s Commission on Disabilities will be hosting an open forum for all people with disabilities and their families on Wednesday, October 26, 2022, from 4-6 PM, via ZOOM. People are invited to join the meeting and express their concerns via: Zoom https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82734585008, meeting ID: 827 3458…
Read More“The Forgotten Souls of Burnside Park”, a follow-up. RI funds $5M more for shelters
The Homeless with physical challenges – A few weeks ago, RINewsToday did a story focusing on the “new homeless” that have appeared as a group at Burnside Park in downtown Providence. Several people in wheelchairs, using walkers, canes, etc. have gathered at the Park, next to the water fountain and Hasbro children’s playground. They don’t…
Read MoreTina G. Pedersen: “Don’t just sit there, make a difference”
Tina went from a 4X cancer, 4X stroke, 2X heart attack survivor who suffered a spinal stroke and became paralyzed to the first person of disability crowned a National title holder in a main stream competition. Tina was just crowned USA National SLICC Ambassador (Success through Leadership Integrity Character and Confidence) Tina says, “I am…
Read MoreBusiness Beat: Customized employment for people with disabilities
Seven Hills Rhode Island, based in Woonsocket, has implemented and improved upon a unique system of job placement for members of the Intellectual or Developmental Disabilities community here in Rhode Island. With funding from a Person-Centered Supported Employment Performance Program (PCSEPP) 3.0 grant from The Department of Behavioral Healthcare, Developmental Disabilities and Hospitals (BHDDH), they’ve…
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