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Welcome to Our Website!

Advocates in Action RI is Rhode Island's premiere statewide Self-Advocacy organization. As an independent, 501(c)3 organization, our mission is to empower people who have a developmental disability to advocate for themselves and others, to support and strengthen the Self‐Advocacy movement and to raise awareness about disability issues in the community. We strive to help people become educated about their options, aware of available resources, able to make informed decisions, in control of their own lives, and involved within the community.

Check out the menu on the left to view the various ways that we've worked towards these goals over the years. This is just a small sample of the resources in our collection. Send us an email if you're looking for something specific. We're happy to help!

Applications for the Leadership Series Class of 2025 are now available!

Visit our Application Page to get started today!

Are you someone who directs their DD Services? Would you like to help others learn to do the same?

If your answer is yes, then the Advocates in Action Peer Mentor Training for people who Self-Direct may be for you! Our next 8-week training course begins on Friday, January 31st, 2025. Classes will be held over Zoom.

While there's no cost to participate, space is limited. The deadline to apply is Friday, January 17th, 2025.

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The final 2024 DD Community Forum took place on Tuesday, December 10th.

Visit our Community Forum Page to watch recordings from The December 10th event, along with previous Forums and Information Sessions.

We'll be posting registration information for next year's forum soon!

RI's 2024 Self-Advocacy Conference. We Belong Here, Thursday, May 9th and Friday, May 10th

Thanks to everyone who joined us at RI's 2024 Statewide Self-Advocacy Conference!

We Belong Here was all about about Equality, Community, and Inclusion!

CLICK THESE WORDS TO visit our 2024 conference page, where you can watch general sessions, presenter workshops, and more!

This page was updated on Friday, December 13, 2024

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