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Disability News You Can Use

Advocates in Action RI is pleased to sponsor the Disability News You Can Use podcast series!

Join Deanne Gagne and Andrew McQuaide as they discuss topics impacting Rhode Island’s Disability Community and share practical ways you can use information from each episode in your life.

Special thanks to Technical Director, Crystal Cerullo for helping produce this podcast series!  

Episode 5 - RIPIN's New Self-Directed Supports Program

This month, join Deanne and Andrew for a very special co-produced episode of Disability News You Can Use with RIPIN's Susan Donovan and Sharon Kochan and learn more about their new Self-Directed Supports Program (SDSP).

We want to thank RIPIN, especially Nathan Markley, who produced this episode. Please check out Nathan's podcast at ⁠⁠https://thenathanmarkleyshow.com, and available anywhere you listen to podcasts.

Use the links below to listen to this episode on the following Podcast platforms. Alternatively, open the Podcast App you prefer on your smart device, search for "Disability News You Can Use".

Enjoy!

Listen to Disability News You can Use on Spotify at https://open.spotify.com/episode/2204HZsxvo4C7w7T9qkMQM  Listen to Disability News You can Use on Apple Podcasts at https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/disability-news-you-can-use/id1659936468  Listen to Disability News You Can Use on iHeart Podcasts at https://www.iheart.com/podcast/263-disability-news-you-can-us-125564860/episode/episode-5-ripins-new-self-directed-125564861/   Listen to Disability News You Can Use on Amazon Music Podcasts at https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/93dc82ba-5b03-4fcf-8bec-1130d7452474/disability-news-you-can-use?refMarker=null

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Use the link below to learn more about RIPIN's Self-Directed Supports Program and their upcoming events:

visit RIPIN's Self-Directed Supports Program Page

Episode 6 - Interview with Anne LeClerc, Associate Director, the RI Division of Developmental Disabilities

Join Deanne Gagne and Andrew McQuaide as they discuss topics impacting Rhode Island's Disability Community and share practical ways you can use information from each episode in your life.

This month, join us as we interview Anne LeClerc, Associate Director of Program Performance at the Division of Developmental Disabilities and learn more about individual budgets, service changes, and more.

Use the links below to listen to this episode on the following Podcast platforms. Alternatively, open the Podcast App you prefer on your smart device, search for "Disability News You Can Use".

Enjoy!

Listen to Disability News You can Us, Episode 6, e on Spotify at https://open.spotify.com/episode/2VBCtyV639Lppy7j84AmZQ?si=87e2003a4a264b56  Listen to Disability News You Can Use, Episode 6, on Apple Podcasts at https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/episode-6-interview-with-anne-leclerc-from-ddd/id1659936468?i=1000634560704  Listen to Disability News You Can Use, Episode 6, on iHeart Podcasts at https://www.iheart.com/podcast/263-disability-news-you-can-us-125564860/episode/episode-6-interview-with-anne-128018548/   Listen to Disability News You Can Use, Episode 6, on Amazon https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/93dc82ba-5b03-4fcf-8bec-1130d7452474/episodes/265b2fcb-a5f4-4f67-ac2c-c48e3675fadf/disability-news-you-can-use-episode-6---interview-with-anne-leclerc-from-ddd

Resource Mentioned in this Podcast:

Use the links below to find out more about the resources mentioned in this epidsode:

DD News & Updates

Click on these words to sign-up for DD News on the BHDDH website at: www.bhddh.ri.gov/ developmental-disabilities/ newsletters-forums-and-events

Ask DD Email

email the division at bhddh.askDD@bhddh.ri.gov

Learn More About the Lastest Changes

click on these words to visit the Division's website for the lastest brochures and guides at: https://bhddh.ri.gov/developmental-disabilities/forms-policies-brochures-and-guides/brochures-guides

Contact your DD Social Caseworker

Find your DD Caseworker's contact information at: https://bhddh.ri.gov/developmental-disabilities/contact-us

Episode 7 - Interview with Jackie Camilloni from the RI Division of Developmental Disabilities

Join Disability News You Can Use for an insightful interview with Jackie Camilloni, Coordinator of Self-Direction at the Division of Developmental Disabilities (DDD). In this episode, we delve into goods and services, the process for requesting them, and any changes, providing a comprehensive understanding of these crucial aspects.

Use the links below to listen to this episode on the following Podcast platforms. Alternatively, open the Podcast App you prefer on your smart device, search for "Disability News You Can Use".

Enjoy!

Listen to Disability News You can Us, Episode 7, e on Spotify at https://open.spotify.com/episode/7yxLEVR9bqtrQsKnfCkWka  Listen to Disability News You Can Use, Episode 7, on Apple Podcasts at https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/episode-7-interview-with-jackie-camilloni-from-ddd/id1659936468?i=1000654583936  Listen to Disability News You Can Use, Episode 7, on iHeart Podcasts at https://www.iheart.com/podcast/263-disability-news-you-can-us-125564860/episode/episode-7-interview-with-jackie-173621853   Listen to Disability News You Can Use, Episode 7, on Amazon https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/93dc82ba-5b03-4fcf-8bec-1130d7452474/episodes/2f59b264-a6cd-4d72-a34c-2ea2cb5ad295/disability-news-you-can-use-episode-7---interview-with-jackie-camilloni-from-ddd

Resources Mentioned in this Podcast:

This episode mentions DDD Self-Directed Supports, RIPIN Self-Directed Support Program, and The Sherlock Center on Disabilities Self-Directed Supports Network. Use the links below to find out more about these resources:

Visit DDD’s Self-Directed Supports Page at: www.bhddh.ri.gov/ developmental-disabilities/services-adults/self-directed-supports  visit RIPIN's Self-Directed Supports Program Page  Visit the Sherlock Center’s Self-Directed Supports Network https://sherlockcenter.ric.edu/ services-projects/ self-directed-supports-network

Episode 8 - Interview with Dr. Christopher Ottiano from Neighborhood Health

Join us for our interview with Dr. Christopher Ottiano, Medical Director for Neighborhood Health Plan of Rhode Island, to learn more about benefits and how your insurance can work with you to provide the best care.

Use the links below to listen to this episode on the following Podcast platforms. Alternatively, open the Podcast App you prefer on your smart device, search for "Disability News You Can Use".

Enjoy!

Listen to Disability News You can Us, Episode 8, e on Spotify at https://open.spotify.com/episode/6nYDUMPgOkLle8brqo9ps5  Listen to Disability News You Can Use, Episode 8, on Apple Podcasts at https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/episode-8-interview-with-dr-christopher-ottiano-from/id1659936468?i=1000659124811  Listen to Disability News You Can Use, Episode 8, on iHeart Podcasts at https://www.iheart.com/podcast/263-disability-news-you-can-us-125564860/episode/episode-8-interview-with-dr-186021971/   Listen to Disability News You Can Use, Episode 8, on Amazon https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/93dc82ba-5b03-4fcf-8bec-1130d7452474/episodes/5ec7b0fd-53b4-4570-9f77-ac44c2084459/disability-news-you-can-use-episode-8---interview-with-dr-christopher-ottiano-from-neighborhood-health

Resources Mentioned in this Podcast:

If you have INTEGRITY (Medicare-Medicaid Plan), you can call 1-844-812-6896, or for Medicaid Managed Care Plans, call 1-800-459-6019.

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