Online Publications & Resources

Overview of Self-Directed Supports

This YouTube video, recorded on April 30, 2020, provides an overview of self-directed supports in Rhode Island for individuals receiving services from DDD.

Pacer's National Parent Center on Transition and Employment - Person-Centered Planning

This site provides information on person-centered planning and resources on creating a successful plan.

Parent Support Network of Rhode Island

The network is a group of parents, family members, transition-age youth and adults with behavioral health lived experience who are committed to supporting and assisting peers and working with statewide and national partners to empower children, youth, families and individuals.

Parents Helping Parents

Parents Helping Parents provides support, information and training to help families understand and navigate complex systems of care for their loved one of any age with any disability or diagnosis.

Paths to Literacy

This website, which is a collaboration between Texas School for the Blind and Visually Impaired and Perkins School for the Blind, is an online hub for information and ideas about literacy for children who are blind or visually impaired, including those with additional disabilities.

Paths to Technology

This website from Perkins School for the Blind is designed to assist educators and families in learning and staying current on ever-changing technology for students with visual impairments and blindness.

Pathways

This website provides free tools to maximize all children's motor, sensory, and communication development.

PBIS Evaluation Blueprint

The PBIS Evaluation Blueprint from the National Technical Assistance Center on Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports provides guidance regarding the evaluation process, tools and outcomes that guide both initial adoption and sustained use of PBIS.

PBISApps

PBISApps is a nonprofit organization supporting educators that is embedded in a research unit within the College of Education at the University of Oregon called Educational and Community Supports (ECS). Researchers at ECS study how schools use the kinds of practices that create positive, lasting change in the lives of students and their families

Peekaboo Barn (iOS)

In this app, farm animals make different sounds inside the bouncing red barn. Tap the doors to find out who is inside! There is a small fee for this app.

Perkins School for the Blind

Perkins School for the Blind in Watertown, Massachusetts, was founded in 1829 and is the oldest school for the blind in the United States. Its international programs focus on supporting children to learn, making education accessible and equipping adults to teach.

Person-Centered Planning: PATH, MAPS, and Circles of Support

The Inclusion Press website has information on two of the most common person-centered planning tools, MAPS and PATH and offers more detailed guidebooks for purchase.

Person-Centered Thinking Guide

This guide is the basis of the 18-hour training that assists any interested person who has real-life experience with adolescents and/or adults who have developmental disabilities to become a better facilitator and advisor.

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Perspectives Corporation Early Intervention Referral Form

Use this form to make a referral to Perspectives Corporation Early Intervention program.

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Philia: A Dialogue on Caring Citizenship

The Philia Dialogue on Caring Citizenship was founded on the simple belief that the health, well-being and strength of our society requires the presence and participation of all citizens.

Physician Authorization for Services

Welligent electronic record resource.

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Place of Service (screenshot)

Welligent electronic record resource.

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PLAN RI

PLAN RI helps families develop a personalized plan for future of their relative with a disability, including safety, living arrangements, supported decision-making and more, and establishes and maintains a personal network in the life of the member with a disability.

Planned Lifetime Advocacy Network

This family-led charitable organization is dedicated to building inclusive communities for all. It was founded in 1989 by parents who wanted to ensure their children could live a good life and contribute to their communities.

Policy Update – Early Intervention in Everyday Routines, Activities and Places

Provider guidance for natural environments justification.

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