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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

Funding helps provide her essential medical care

Medicaid Impact: Rhode Islanders share how their funding empowers them

Funding provides a life of choice for Westerly man

Medicaid Impact: Rhode Islanders share how their funding empowers them

Funding provides job coaching that helps keep him employed

Medicaid Impact: Rhode Islanders share how their funding empowers them

Funding, support keep him involved in community

Medicaid Impact: Rhode Islanders share how their funding empowers them

SSA safety nets in action

We want to share a great example of how Social Security’s work incentives and safety nets can provide peace of mind for those who are working while receiving Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI).

Automated interior doors improve access to library

“I believe that spaces can have a huge impact – spaces can feel oppressive, or they can be cheerful and uplifting. And accessibility is basic to making a space feel welcoming of and for everyone.”

CPL enhances early literacy programs with sensory-friendly upgrades

“We hope that having softer sound and lightning makes all our story times and other children’s programs more welcoming and accessible to children with sensory issues.”

Grant helps library invest in audio-enabled books for children

“The response was electric. For weeks ... we noticed kids would come into the Children’s Department and ask for the talking books.”