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There are some exciting changes taking place here in our state as the Rhode Island Developmental Disabilities Service System moves forward with Person-Centered Planning and what that means!
Person-Centered Planning is more than just your Individual Service Plan.
A Person-Centered Planning Process can help you reach the goals
that matter most to you, and help you live the life you want.
Join us for a Conversation about
Person-Centered Thinking, Planning and Support
WHEN?
Monday, June 26th, 1:00 - 3:00pm
-or-
Tuesday, June 27th, 6:00 - 8:00pm
WHERE?
Advocates in Action RI
662 Hartford Avenue
Providence RI
Everyone is welcome, but space is limited.
Click here to RSVP if you would like to attend, or to send us an email with any questions or accommodation requests.
** NOTE: You do not have to include any personal contact information when you send us your questions. If you chose to include your name or contact information, we will not share this information with others. **
We believe that information is power, but we need your help! Please take a moment to send us your questions using this quick and easy survey form:
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!
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
Join us for a Conversation about
Person-Centered Thinking, Planning and Support
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