Online Publications & Resources

Self-Directed Supports Network Meeting Recording – August 30, 2023

At this meeting, we had a dialogue with Courtney DiDonato from Work Inc., who spoke about employment services/supports, and Jay MacKay from Behavioral Healthcare, Developmental Disabilities, and Hospitals, who talked about Targeted Employment Funds and other funding/services available for those who self-direct and are interested in employment. (Timestamp 21:55)

Self-Directed Supports Network Meeting Recording – January 24, 2024

This meeting included a dialogue with Brenda DuHumal, associate director for administrative services, Division of Developmental Disabilities, and Keavin Duffy from the Executive Office of Health and Human Services, Heather Mincey, assistant director, Division of Developmental Disabilities and Jackie Camilloni, Division of Developmental Disabilities. They shared updates and answered questions about Conflict Free Case Management (CFCM).

Self-Directed Supports Network Meeting Recording – July 26, 2023

At this meeting, Susan Donovan and Deborah Masland from RIPIN shared about information about their new self-directed program (SDSP).

Self-Directed Supports Network Meeting Recording – October 18, 2023

At this meeting, Christine Botts, deputy administrator from Behavioral Healthcare, Developmental Disabilities, and Hospitals, talked about the Access to Independence Program. We also heard from Victoria Ferrara, M.A., coordinator of Access to Integrated Employment from the Paul V. Sherlock Center on Disabilities, who shared about the Day and Employment Activities Survey. (Timestamp 35:40)

Self-Directed Supports Network Meeting Recording– February 28, 2024

This meeting featured Jackie Camilloni, coordinator of community planning, and Robin Gannon, clinical training specialist, both from Behavioral Healthcare, Developmental Disabilities and Hospital (BHDDH). The division worked with a panel of family members, community partners/stakeholders and an individual with a disability who receives Developmental Disability (DD) services. They spoke about using Goods and Services, including updates and changes.

Self-Directed Supports: Hourly Planning Grid with Examples

This grid includes a sample activity plan and sample staffing plan.

Self-Employment Business Program, RI Developmental Disabilities Council (DDC)

The DD Council is a source of information and resources on a variety of topics such as self-employment, legislation, self-determination, and advocacy. On the site you will find a directory of businesses that have taken part in the Self-Employment Program.

Self-Employment, Griffen-Hammis Associates

Griffin-Hammis, Associates are pioneers in the field of customized employment. The website contains articles and stories about customized employment.

Self-Regulation and Toxic Stress Series

The goal of this series from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Office of Planning, Research and Evaluation is to communicate the potential of a self-regulation framework for strengthening prevention programs and human services.

Services for the Blind and Visually Impaired (SBVI)

SBVI provides eligible individuals with visual impairments the opportunities and support that will enable them to become independent, active, self-sustaining members of their community.

Sharing Information about Early Intervention

This document outlines how HIPPA, FERPA and IDEA apply to Early Intervention.

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Sherlock Plan: Medicaid for Working People with Disabilities

The Sherlock Plan – Medicaid for Working People with Disabilities Program is a type of Medicaid eligibility for working adults with disabilities. People eligible under this category are entitled to the full scope of Medicaid benefits, home and community-based services, and services needed to facilitate and/or maintain employment. Some participants may be required to pay a monthly premium.

Shifting a Service Delivery Model: Technical Assistance in Early Intervention

Published in 2012, this publication describes the shift in the Part C service delivery model in Rhode Island from a service-based to an outcome-based system.

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Sitter City

Sitter City helps job seekers find positions as baby sitters, nannies, pet sitters and in special needs and senior care and helps caretakers find support and specialized care.

Skills for Rhode Island's Future

This nonprofit matches businesses that have current, unmet hiring needs with qualified unemployed and underemployed job seekers

Social Enterprise Greenhouse

Provides social entrepreneurs and ventures with the services they need to move from idea to execution to scale including: incubation, acceleration, later stage strategy and financial services, and below market rate loan funding

Social Security Administration

Social Security provides a source of income for retirees and those who cannot work because a disability (SSI and SSDI.)

Social Security Administration Publications

This searchable page links dozens of SSA publications; additional formats such as English audio and Spanish are available for many.

Social Security Administration's Ticket to Work

Social Security's free and voluntary Ticket to Work Program supports career development for people ages 18 through 64 who receive Social Security disability benefits and want to work. It helps people with disabilities move toward financial independence and connects them with the services and support they need to succeed in the workforce.

Social Security Administration's Ticket to Work Webinars and Tutorials

Learn more about the Ticket to Work program through webinars, on-demand learning and self-paced tutorials.