Online Publications & Resources

Self-Directed Supports Network Meeting – Feb. 26, 2025

At this meeting, Melissa Greenlief from Behavioral Healthcare, Developmental Disabilities and Hospitals (BHDDH), an administrator of community services focused on residential, briefly explained shared living arrangements (SLA) and the eligibility required. Joanne Malise (LCSW, Director) and Cliff Alston (Program Manager) from Living Innovations, Rachel Morgan (Director), and Nicole Prefontaine from Perspectives Corporation spoke about SLA.

Self-Directed Supports Network Meeting – June 26, 2024

At this meeting, we spoke with Jackie Camilloni, Coordinator of Self-Directed Supports, and Heather Mincey, Assistant Director, both from Behavioral Healthcare, Developmental Disabilities and Hospitals (BHDDH). It was a Q&A meeting about the new DSP (Direct Support Professional)/Employee technical bulletin and employee updates. There were many questions that we could not get to; however, any questions from the meeting chat or previously sent have been collected and grouped to be sent to the division to provide answers to.

Self-Directed Supports Network Meeting – Oct. 9, 2024

Vicki Ferrara, Coordinator of Access to Integrated Employment and WIPA Director, discussed the DD (Developmental Disability) Employment and Day Activity survey, and Kim M. Einloth, Coordinator of Youth and Adult Services, and Nancy Lewis-Oliver spoke about the NCI (National Core Indicator) Survey.

Self-Directed Supports Network Meeting – Sept. 25, 2024

At this meeting, Heather Mincey, Assistant Director at the Division of Developmental Disabilities, and DDD consultant Andrew McQuaide joined us. They discussed Independent Facilitation (IF) and how it will be a bridge to Conflict-Free Case Management (CFCM). Kim M. Einloth, Coordinator of Youth and Adult Initiatives at the Sherlock Center, facilitated the meeting.

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 Center Employer Resource Guide

Rhode Island and national resources for employers hiring people with disabilities.

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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.