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The Division of Developmental Disabilities is responsible for planning, funding and overseeing a community system of services and supports for adults with developmental disabilities. They fund a statewide network of community services and supports for Rhode Islanders living with intellectual and significant developmental disabilities. These services are available through community provider agencies.

Plaza Village is subsidized housing made up of nineteen three-story, garden-style apartment buildings. Each building offers a wide selection of floor plans, as well as units ranging in size from studio apartments to three bedrooms.

Programs that publish and/or distribute information regarding the position of rival candidates in an election, voter guides that may summarize the pros and cons of specific ballot measures, sample ballots, precinct boundaries, the location and hours of polling places, and other details regarding the content or the mechanics of the election.

The Adult Basic Education program includes academic assessments, classes for GED exam preparation, Adult Basic Education, post secondary educational assistance, and alternative diploma programs.

Some healthcare providers may charge patients small fees for vaccine administration, Rhode Island gives these vaccines to healthcare providers free of charge.

Pantry provides only emergency food: canned goods only.

OSCIL offers comprehensive independent living assessment services as requested by private individuals, vendors, Medicaid and State agencies. Comprehensive assessments provide recommendations for specialized equipment, home modifications and/or independent living services that are required for the consumer to achieve goals for independence in the home and community. OSCIL has a fee-for-service program to provide assessments. We are currently working with consumers on RI Medicaid, Neighborhood Health Plan’s Integrity Program and the Office of Rehabilitation Services (ORS). Medicaid/NHP assessments are typically done to provide justification for specialized equipment covered by the consumer’s insurance. Some examples would include, ramps, stairlifts, VPLs, and specialized bathroom equipment. Consumer’s must be on a participating insurance plan to receive the assessment; if they are on another insurance plan OSCIL will refer the consumer to the correct process for assessment. OSCIL also completes assessments for home modifications funded by the Office of Rehabilitation Services (ORS). First ORS will send a referral requesting the Home Modification Assessments, and then OSCIL staff will complete a full assessment to recommend any home modification to increase accessibility and send a report of the findings to ORS.

Recruits, screens, trains and places volunteers in Providence public schools. Interviews individuals and provides orientation; volunteers provide in/after-school tutoring, classroom assistance, library and resource help. Enrichment activities, clubs. Income Source: United Way; Providence School Department; Department of Education Legislative Grant; foundations and grants.

Programs within the formal criminal justice system that provide facilities for the detention of people who have been charged with a crime and are awaiting trial, and/or the confinement, treatment, employment, training and discipline of people who have been sentenced to imprisonment after conviction for a criminal offense.

Spring Villa Apartments is subsidized housing 62+, handicapped or disabled.

Families for Effective Autism Treatment of Rhode Island's (FEAT/RI) Mission is to disseminate accurate information regarding Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD) and effective science-based treatment to families, professionals, and our community, and to provide guidance, support, training, and advocacy for families of children with ASD.

The Tomorrow Fund sponsors two camps for patients and their siblings with NO COST to families: Camp Dotty and Camp Tomorrow. These day camps provide the opportunity for children to experience fun, age-appropriate activities while ensuring health care and safety needs are met. Child Life Services oversees all activities and supervises volunteer counselors all of whom receive special training.

Programs that publish and/or distribute information regarding the position of rival candidates in an election, voter guides that may summarize the pros and cons of specific ballot measures, sample ballots, precinct boundaries, the location and hours of polling places, and other details regarding the content or the mechanics of the election.

The Center also operates a meal site for senior citizens, and provides meals on wheels to a large number of individuals within the community.

Wound Vac VA Contracted Respite Psych Services Dialysis Total Parenteral Nutrition Bus Line Smoke-Outside Beds: 128

Provide support and training to deaf individuals with diverse disabilities. The philosophy of our program is to provide social, habilitation and employment services to deaf people with diverse disabilities and others with unique communication needs in an independence and empowerment-based model that facilitates living, learning and working successfully as integrated members of the community. Services are concentrated in four areas: Day Program, Residential Program, Employment Services (training, internship, job coaching, paid employment) and Community Outreach/Involvement, which includes attending cultural and civic events, volunteering with neighborhood clean-up and enhancement projects, and working with staff at Fairs and Conventions to promote Corliss services and activities to parents, schools, businesses and public agencies.

Member of the Assistive Technology Access Partnership: Device demonstration, device loan, device re-use; training, public awareness, collaboration, information and referral. Provides demonstrations, training, and long-term loan and device reutilization services of specialized telephone equipment to qualified individuals who are Deaf, Hard of Hearing, have a speech disability, or have neuromuscular damage or disease, which hinders them from using a standard telephone. Assistive Technology Many people with disabilities face barriers that prevent them from living independently in their homes, and in many cases, they are also unaware of the many devices that can improve their daily lives. OSCIL works with individuals to acquire appropriate devices and provide training on the use of those devices to enhance the individual’s independence within their home and community. Assistive Technology Access Partnership (ATAP) OSCIL is one of 4 partners participating in the Assistive Technology Access Partnership (ATAP) program. ATAP is designed as a statewide partnership of organizations, each with a targeted assistive technology focus, working together to improve access to and acquisition of assistive technology for individuals with disabilities. Some programs may have income limits. An OSCIL Independent Living Coordinator will be happy to guide you and recommend the best program for your unique needs. OSCIL CAN PROVIDE YOU WITH THE SMART HOME TECHNOLOGY TO MODIFY YOUR HOME TO HELP YOU REACH YOUR GOALS AND INDEPENDENTLY CONTROL YOUR ENVIRONMENT. Individuals with disabilities may apply for technology through this program. This includes devices such as: -Smart locks -Video doorbells -Alerting systems -Smart hubs and 2 months of connectivity needed to control the devices. TO BE ELIGIBLE, YOU MUST: -Be a Rhode Island resident with a disability -Be self-directed -Not be on Medicaid -Be within the program’s financial guidelines

Washington Office: Hart Senate Office Building Room 502 Washington, D.C. 20510 202-224-2921 phone 202-228-6362 fax

Owns and operates the state's two largest wastewater treatment facilities--the Fields Point Wastewater Treatment Facility in Providence and the Bucklin Point Wastewater Treatment Facility in East Providence. Mission - to maintain a leadership role in the protection of water quality in Narragansett Bay and its tributaries. The NBC keeps to this vow by continually monitoring water quality at its two buoy locations, collecting water quality casts, mapping surface water quality parameters, and taking samples of the Bay’s bacterial and nutrient levels.

Provides guidance, physical fitness, recreation, vocational exploration, community service and social activities for boys and girls. Preschool gym, swim and instructional play activities. Physical fitness, swim activities for adults/seniors. Pool and locker room are handicapped accessible. Boys & Girls Club of Cumberland-Lincoln, and the Boys & Girls Club of Woonsocket have merged to form the Boys & Girls Clubs of Northern RI. With more resources, the Boys & Girls Clubs of Northern RI enable all of today's youth to reach their full potential as productive, caring, responsible citizens. Woonsocket Location 72 Kendrick Avenue, Woonsocket, RI 02895

Programs within the formal criminal justice system that provide facilities for the detention of people who have been charged with a crime and are awaiting trial, and/or the confinement, treatment, employment, training and discipline of people who have been sentenced to imprisonment after conviction for a criminal offense.

The Rhode Island Veterans Home is a 110-acre complex on Mount Hope Bay in Bristol. The home provides quality nursing and residential care to Rhode Island war veterans. Some of the services provided include social, medical, nursing and rehabilitative services. Services Approximately 208 beds. Assisted living and nursing care, including secure units (Alzheimer's care) and palliative care. X-ray, dental, and pharmacy services, physical therapy and occupational therapy, psych services, transportation to PVAMC. Rehabilitation Services includes physical and occupational therapy. Social Services includes individual and group therapy and specialized support groups. Transitional Services include short-term stays in dorms or a more intensive Transitional Supportive Program for homeless veterans. Activities and Services for Residents include movies, crafts, card games, bingo, birthday parties, cookouts and day trips. Religious Services are also available. In addition to the Veterans Home buildings, the facilities include a library, gift shop, cafe, bank, barbershop, and beautician. The Veterans Home has an active Family Council that is open to family members. They meet monthly to discuss common issues and concerns affecting the residents of the home.

The Center is dedicated to the remediation of children with dyslexia providing free multi-sensory reading and written language tutorial services. They also offers a training course to qualified adults who wish to become certified in Orton-Gillingham.

AHEPA 245 Apartments 1 & 2 is a subsidized 62+, handicapped or disabled housing complex with studios and one bedroom apartments.

Eastman House was an independent non-profit treatment agency for adult women before joining the Caritas organization in 1998. Since the merge, Eastman House implemented two continuing care components. Aftercare and The 4th Stage, provide case management, support, education, job training and life skills that enable Eastman House clients to re-enter society in a successful and structured format.