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Creating a life of choice and connection
By making choices, taking risks and learning from everyday experiences, Eric Carter continues to build the skills and confidence needed to live, work and participate fully in his community.
Self-direction opens doors to active community life
Self-directed supports have helped Veronica Schenk live independently, build a team of support staff she trusts, stay active in her community, volunteer, pursue fitness goals and continue learning while maintaining the life she chooses.
Photographer builds business around love of nature
Self-employment has given Bryan Baron the opportunity to pursue meaningful work on his own terms, making creative decisions, setting goals and building a business that reflects his vision and passions.
Employment opens doors to friendship, independence
Through Project SEARCH, workplace support and work incentives benefits counseling, Edward Torres found meaningful employment and social connection at Bally’s Twin River, helping build confidence and community while maintaining his benefits.
Entrepreneur built custom career around her creative talents
With support from employment services, benefits counseling and self-employment training, Michaela Davin transformed her interests in storytelling and crafts into meaningful paid work with children. Her career path demonstrates the power of aligning personal talents with local workforce needs.
Inclusive employment strengthens local food industry
Terry Lee Robinson’s experience demonstrates how individualized supports, workplace inclusion, and access to creative and community activities can help people with disabilities thrive.
Technology career turns his interests into impact
Through his work in technology, youth leadership and podcasting, Nathan Markley helps amplify the voices of people with disabilities while showing how employment can foster confidence, independence and lasting community connections.
Grant helps fund accessible hydroponic garden
Sherlock Center ImpactThe Sherlock Center’s Access for All Abilities Mini Grant helped Aging Well Inc. transform an underused space into an inclusive indoor garden that expands opportunities for people with disabilities, older adults and Spanish-speaking residents to connect and learn together.
Family relies on critical funding to support health needs
Medicaid Impact: Rhode Islanders share how their funding empowers them
Funding helps North Kingstown man live the life he chooses
Medicaid Impact: Rhode Islanders share how their funding empowers them