RI DD Community Forum

Tuesday, September 16th, 2025

Watch the Recording from the September Forum Below:

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Resources Links and Information Shared by Presenters at the September 16th Forum

Updates from the RI Division of Developmental Disabilities

Use the QR code or the following link to learn more about Conflict-Free Case Management on the BHDDH website at: https://bhddh.ri.gov/developmental-disabilities/services-adults/conflict-free-case-management-cfcm-services  Use the QR code or the following link to learn about the Consent Decree on the BHDDH website at: https://bhddh.ri.gov/developmental-disabilities/initiatives/consent-decree

Updates from the RI Statewide Workforce Initiative

Use the QR code of the following link to review Recruitment and Selection Resources on the RISWI website at: https://sherlockcenter.ric.edu/dsp-recruitment-resources  Use the QR code or the following link to learn more about the RI Statewide Workforce Initiative and DSP resources at: https://sherlockcenter.ric.edu/services-projects/direct-support-workforce

Updates from RIPIN's Self-Directed Supports Program

Use the QR code or the following link to open RIPIN's Self-Directed Support Program calendar at: https://ripin.org/ripin/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/SDSP-Upcoming-Events-2025.pdf  Use the QR code or the following link to view RIPIN's Employment Supports webinar and others at: www.ripin.org/webinars/sdsp

Use the QR code of the following link to register for RIPIN's Special Needs Trust webinar on September 23rd at: www.ripin.org/calendar/sdsp-special-needs-trust  Email RIPIN's Self-Directed Support Program to share ideas and find out more about their 2026 conference at: selfdirectedsupport@ripin.org

Other Resources Shared at the September Forum

Use the QR code or the following link to visit the Facebook Page for the RI Association of People for Supported Employment at: www.Facebook.com/Rhodeislandapse   Use the QR code or the following link to visit the RIAPSE website at: www.apse.org/chapter/rhode-island

Use the QR code or the following link to learn about the Sherlock Center's Family Employment and Awareness Training at: https://sherlockcenter.ric.edu/events-education-training/all-events/family-employment-awareness-training-adults-feat-0  Use the QR code of the following link to learn about the Sherlock Center's Self-Directed Supports Network and how to join one of their monthly SD Support Group meetings at: https://sherlockcenter.ric.edu/services-projects/self-directed-supports-network

For those who are interested, here's a link you can use to purchase tickets for
Jeff Christie's upcoming Comedy Routine!

When: Friday, October 3rd. Doors Open at 6:30 | Show Begins at 7:30.

Where: Club Frontenac, 1143 Main Street West Warwick, RI 02893

Description: Tickets are $20 per person. Bring Your Own Snacks, Cash Bar, Raffles, and 50/50 | 18+ Event

Purchase tickets for the Funny4Funds comedy show at https://www.funny4funds.com/events/the-chorus-of-kent-county-fundraiser/1601

 

Questions and Answers from the September Forum:

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

CLICK on a question to open our YouTube Channel and hear the answer presenters shared during the forum. While you're there, you can also use the YouTube Player to turn on closed captions and translate them to your preferred language. Visit our YouTube Tutorial page for more information.

Question 1: Is there a timeline for assignments of case managers?

Question 2: Is there a process to assist students in transition when there aren't any CFCMs available?

Question 3: Will the end of the Consent Decree delay the Wellsky transition?

Question 4: What is the Wellsky transition?

Question 5: Will the federal cuts to Medicaid affect DD Services in Rhode Island?

Question 6: What is the average number of hours that DSPs in the RISWI Self-Direct survey worked per week?

Question 7: If Federal cuts to Medicaid aren't affecting DD Services in Rhode Island, why was I told that funds for certain items, such as classes or memberships, are being cut starting January 1, 2026?

Contact the Division of Developmental Disabilities

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This page was updated on Monday, September 22, 2025

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