Online Publications & Resources

All About EI

This resource gives families and caregivers an overview of RI's Early Intervention programs.

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Allen, Shea & Associates: “The Archives” Download List

This site features resources on person-centered thinking and planning; advocacy and facilitated decision making; health and wellness; self-determination and more.

Alzheimer's Association Rhode Island Chapter

The chapter provides education and support to all those facing Alzheimer’s and other dementias throughout our community, including those living with the disease, caregivers, health care professionals and families.

American Foundation for the Blind (AFB)

AFB advocates for better policies that promote accessibility and ensure equality and opportunity for people who are blind or visually impaired, creating a culture of inclusion at work, at school and in communities. It also expands and shares knowledge through a variety of initiatives, including original research and its peer-reviewed Journal of Visual Impairment & Blindness.

American Printing House for the Blind (APH)

APH is a not-for-profit corporation in Kentucky that promotes independent living for people who are blind and visually impaired. For over 150 years, APH has created unique products and services to support all aspects of daily life without sight.

Art of Glow (Android)

In this free app, you can draw with colorful, animated glow particles on a black background. (You can change the speed; slower is best. Do not use with children who have seizures.)

Art of Glow (iOS)

In this free app, you can draw with colorful, animated glow particles on a black background. (You can change the speed; slower is best. Do not use with children who have seizures.)

ASL Literacy, Books and Stories

This resource lists books written by deaf or hard of hearing authors for children and adults; children’s and adult books about ASL and/or deaf or hard of hearing characters; and book lists pertaining to deaf and hard of hearing people for adults and children.

Asset Assessments and Community Social Work Practice

This book includes analytical framework, methods and mapping for community assessments.

Assets-Oriented Community Assessment

In this journal article, the authors say in determining how to promote community health, it's more effective to use methods that focus on the positive aspects (assets) of the community rather than just looking at problems or needs.

Assistance Dogs International North America Regional Chapter

Created in 2007, this chapter is dedicated to supporting the work of assistance dog programs across the United States and Canada.

Association for Positive Behavior Support (APBS)

This multidisciplinary organization is composed of professionals, family members and consumers who work together toward the goal of using positive behavior support in schools and within families and communities.

Association of University Centers on Disabilities (AUCD)

This membership organization supports and promotes a national network of university-based interdisciplinary programs including 67 University Centers for Excellence in Developmental Disabilities (UCEDD) and 60 Leadership Education in Neurodevelopmental Disabilities (LEND) programs.

Autism National Committee

This organization was founded in 1990 to protect and advance the human rights and civil rights of all people with autism and related differences of communication and behavior.

Autism Society of America

The Autism Society and its nationwide network of affiliates connect people to the resources they need through education, advocacy, support, information and referral, and community programming.

Autistic Self Advocacy Network (ASAN)

The Autistic Self-Advocacy Network seeks to advance the principles of the disability rights movement with regard to autism. ASAN believes that the goal of autism advocacy should be a world in which autistic people enjoy equal access, rights and opportunities.

Avoiding Power Struggles

This Home and Community Positive Behavior Support Network newsletter provides tips to avoid situations where two people are vying to control the situation and are also frustrated.

Awesome Xylophone (iOS)

This app includes a touch-and-play xylophone. There is a small fee for this app.

Back to Work RI

Back to Work RI partners with employers to ensure Rhode Islanders get the skills they need to secure well-paying jobs in growing industries.

Bazelon Center for Mental Health Law

Since 1972, the Judge David L. Bazelon Center for Mental Health Law has advocated for the civil rights, full inclusion and equality of adults and children with mental disabilities.