The Governor’s Commission on Disabilities holds an annual public forum for the anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act to hear from people with disabilities and their families. Policy makers and planners want to hear your concerns about services, unmet needs and suggestions for improvement.
This year’s virtual forum will be held from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. on Tuesday, July 23, on Zoom. Join here: https://bit.ly/46cFEKP.
Successful outcomes from past public forums include:
- Established a Medicaid Managed Care option for adults with disabilities.
- Provided a cost-of-living adjustment for (Medicaid) personal care attendants.
- Created a crisis intervention service for individuals with disabilities who have experienced abuse or assault by a caregiver.
- Established a Medicaid Buy-In program allowing people with disabilities who work to keep coverage and eliminating income limits for eligibility.
- Mandated curb cuts and/or ramps at crosswalks.
- Eased regulations for creating accessory family dwelling units in a single-family residence for family members with disabilities.
- Expanded access to community-based living for individuals with disabilities who are 65 and younger.
- Banned pre-existing condition exclusions for health insurance plans.
If you cannot attend, you can submit written testimony to: Rhode Island Governor’s Commission on Disabilities, 2 Cherry Dale Court, Cranston, RI 02920 or email it to GCD.disabilities@gcd.ri.gov.