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Advocates in Action Rhode Island is an independent, statewide, non-profit Self-Advocacy organization. AinA was was created by a coaltion of Rhode Islanders with developmental disabilities to educate and empower others who also have that label. DD so that they can speak up for themselves and others. Remember, "nothing about us without us", because together we can make a difference!
HOT TOPICS, NEWS and EVENTS
Nothing About Us Without Us, Rhode Island's 21st Annual Statewide Self-Advocacy Conference, takes place on Thursday, October 27th at the Crown Plaza in Warwick, RI and EVERYONE IS INVITED!
Welcome to the Members of the Leadership Series Class of 2017!!
Congratulations and WELCOME to the 18 newest members of the Advocates in Action RI Leadership Series! We're happy to have you with us and look forward to spending the year ahead with each of you!
Advocates in Action RI developed the Leadership Series to help people learn how to speak up for themselves and others, be in charge of their own lives, and raise disability awareness in the community.
Some of the topics that we will be discussing over the next 9 months include the following:
Current Issues Related to Services for Rhode Islanders Who Have a Developmental Disability
Exercising Your Right to Vote
How Government Works
Individualized Choice and Informed Decisions
Personal Introduction Skills and Qualities of an Effective Leader
Segregation and Community Integration
The Americans with Disabilities Act
The Person Centered Planning Process
… and More!
HOT OFF THE PRESS!
PCP: Volume 1, short for "People Coloring Pictures", is an adult coloring book that includes artwork and ideas from members of the Advocates in Action RI Leadership Series. Class members drew these pictures as we discussed topics such as Self-Advocacy,
the Americans with Disabilities Act,
Informed Decisions and Choice,
“Home Sweet Home”,
Real Jobs and
Community Integration. These topics, and others, are all part of something called Person Centered Planning.
We created this book as a fun way and comfortable way to have conversations about Person Centered Plannning and other important issues. We hope you enjoy it!
Advocates in Action is in the process of creating additional materials about Person Centered Planning, including "PCP: Volume 2"! We will also be offering various opportunities to learn more about Person Centered Planning and related topics in the months to come.
In the meantime, feel free to click on the link below to download a copy of PCP: Volume 1, get out your art supplies, and get ready to color!
More than 225 people came to the 2016 Statewide Self-Advocacy Meeting on Monday, March 28th, 2016 at the Crowne Plaza in Warwick! We will be posting the presentation that the Leadership Series Class of 2016 shared at MythBusters here on our website.
Please visit again soon to learn about the Myths we discussed at the meeting that dealth with topics including the Americans with Disabilities Act, the Consent Decree between the Department of Justice and RI, Community Integration, Person Centered Planning, Shared Living Arrangements, Individual Service Plans and more!
Click here to send us your questions about the Service System for Rhode Islanders who have a developmental disability. While Advocates in Action RI does not provide counseling or advocacy services, we will be setting up an area on our website to share the answers that we find, along with additional resources and information.
Our September What's the Buzz was about ways to Support Self-Advocacy. Check back soon for highlights from that conversation, along with topics and future dates!
Also, check out these awesome songs about ending the R-Word from members of our 2016 Leadership Series Class:
Congratulations to the 2016 LEADERSHIP SERIES CLASS Graduates!
Amanda Cambell
Natalie Bacon
Luke Brissette
Amy Ethier
Melissa Coite
Michael Jendzejec
Denise Layfield
Gina Macris
Meghan O’Leary
Jim Petrone
Michael Smith
Anitra Valles
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