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RI DD Community Forum

Tuesday, December 5th, 2023

This is the raw footage from the RI DD Community Forum that took place over Zoom on Tuesday, December 5th, 2023. Advocates in Action hosted this meeting for BHDDH. We're in the process of editing the meeting footage to highlight the questions and answered that were shared, along with any related resources.

We'll also continue sharing the raw footage we included below at this same address.

Remember, information is power! We hope you find these resources helpful as you get powered-up!

Raw Meeting Footage from the December 5th Forum

Edited Meeting Footage from the December 5th Forum

Resources and Related Information from the December 5th Forum

Learn about the Statewide Workforce Initiative at https://bhddh.ri.gov/developmental-disabilities/initiatives/statewide-workforce-initiative-swi Learn about the Support Intensity Scale at: https://bhddh.ri.gov/developmental-disabilities/support-intensity-scale-sis Learn about Transitioning to Adult Services at: https://bhddh.ri.gov/developmental-disabilities/transitioning-adult-services

Learn about Rhode Island’s Transition to Conflict-Free Case Management at: https://eohhs.ri.gov/conflict-free-case-management Learn about how CFCM will affect DD Services at: https://bhddh.ri.gov/developmental-disabilities/initiatives/conflict-free-case-management-cfcm

Download the October, 2023, Technical Bulletin about Allowable Goods and Services for people who use Self-Directed Supports, at: https://bhddh.ri.gov/developmental-disabilities/forms-policies-brochures-guides/policies Download the Individual Goods and Services Request Form for people who use Self-Directed Supports at: https://bhddh.ri.gov/developmental-disabilities/services-adults/self-directed-services Download the FY 2024 Rates Sheet for BHDDH DD Services at: https://bhddh.ri.gov/developmental-disabilities/forms-policies-brochures-guides

Visit RIPIN’s Self-Directed Supports page at: www.ripin.org/selfdirectedsupport Learn about the Affordable Connectivity Program at: https://www.affordableconnectivity.gov Learn About the Accessible Technology Partnership at: https://ors.ri.gov/programs/assistive-technology-access-partnership-atap/atap-partners Learn About ATEL, the Adaptive Telephone Equipment Loan Program, at: www.ors.ri.gov/programs/adaptive-telephone-equipment-loan-program-atel

Read CPNRI’s Story About people with disabilities being hired to support other people with disabilities at: www.cpnri.org/post/people-with-disabilities-hired-to-support-people-with-disabilities

Questions and Answers from this Meeting:

We've listed an index of the questions and answers from the December DD Forum in the space below.

CLICK or TAP on a question to view the answer that presenters shared.

Note: The answer will open in a new tab in your web browser, where you will see the specific footage from the meeting that addresses the question you select, which is located on the Advocates in Action YouTube Channel. You can also use the YouTube Player to activate closed captioning and translate the questions to your preferred language.

Question 1: Could the critical info on conflict-free management be posted both to DDD site as well as EOHHS to make it easier to keep up with frequent news?

Question 2: When did the technology fund start?

Question 3: Are there any other Technology Request Funds, aside from the Rhode Island Division of Developmental Disabilities?

Note: Advocates in Action is the host for these events.

Please contact the Division directly with any questions or information requests at: BHDDH.AskDD@bhddh.ri.gov

You can also visit the BHDDH website at: www.bhddh.ri.gov/developmental-disabilities

   

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This page was updated on Tuesday, January 2, 2024