Advocates in Action...Rhode Island’s statewide self-advocacy organization for people with developmental disabilities (Local self-advocacy groups are also listed on this website). http://www.aina-ri.org
96 Rolf Street
Cranston, RI 02920
Deb Kney, Coordinator
Phone: 401-785-2028
E-mail: aina@aina-ri.org
Brain Injury Association RI...The Brain Injury Association of Rhode Island, Inc. is a non-profit organization whose mission is: "To prevent brain injury and to enhance the lives of those affected by brain injury". www.biaofri.org
935 Park Avenue Suite 8
Cranston, RI 02910-2740
Sharon Brinkworth, Executive Director
Phone: 401-461-6561
E-mail: braininjuryctri@biaofri.org
Client Assistant Project...provides advocacy to individuals with disabilities applying for or receiving services from vocational rehabilitation, independent living, and services for the blind and visually impaired. www.ridlc.org
349 Eddy Street
Providence RI
Cathryn Sansonetti, Director
Phone: 401-831-3150
E-mail: Csansonetti@ridlc.or.org
Down Syndrome of RI...is a parent/family advocacy and support organization dedicated to promoting the rights, dignity and potential of all individuals with Down syndrome through advocacy, education, public awareness and support. The organization offers parents support and information, and advocacy in the service system and in the community. http://www.dssri.org
99 Bald Hill Road
Cranston, RI 02920
Claudia Lowe, Executive Director
Phone: 401-463-5751
E-mail: coordinator@dssri.org
PAL...is a statewide, non-profit organization that was built on the need to support and empower families and people with disabilities as they advocate for themselves. PAL’s mission statement reads, "PAL is committed to supporting families, individuals with disabilities and their network of friends in their effort to achieve their own personal dreams and to assume a social role of respect and dignity as a valued member of their community. www.pal-ri.org
96 Rolf Street
Cranston, RI 02910
Doreen McConaghy, Executive Director
Phone: 401-785-2100
E-mail: dmcconaghy@pal-ri.org
The Rhode Island Arc...advocates for the rights and full participation of all children and adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Together with a network of members and affiliated chapters, the Arc seeks to improve systems of supports and services; connect families; inspire communities and influence public policy.
99 Bald Hill
Cranston, RI 02910
Mary Lou McCaffery, Executive Director
Phone: 401-463-9191
E-mail: Rhodeislandarc@cs.com
RI Developmental Disabilities Council...is a federally mandated and funded agency of state government in Rhode Island. Promoting the ideas that will enhance the lives of people with developmental disabilities is one of the Council’s missions. Under federal enabling legislation the Council must stay abreast of and share information about new programs and services and important issues, trends and ideas that are of concern to people with developmental disabilities, families, service agencies, business and community leaders, legislators and policy makers. www.riddc.org
400 Bald Hill Road
Warwick RI 02886
Mary E. Okero, Executive Director
Phone: 401-737-1238
E-mail: riddc@riddc.org
RI Disability Law Center...provides free legal assistance to persons with disabilities. Services include individual representation to protect rights or to secure benefits and services; self-help information; educational programs; and administrative and legislative advocacy. www.ridlc.org
349 Eddy Street
Providence, RI 02903
Raymond Bandusky, Executive Director
Phone: 401-831-3150
E-mail: info@ridlc.org
Rhode Island Parent Information Network(RIPIN)...is a statewide, nonprofit agency that provides information, training, support and advocacy to parents and families seeking help for their children. www.ripin.org
500 Prospect Street
Pawtucket, RI 02860
Vivian Weisman, Executive Director
Phone: 401-727-4144
E-mail: weisman@ripin.org
Paul V. Sherlock Center on Disabilities (RI UAP)...was founded in 1993 at Rhode Island College as the University Affiliated Program of RI. The mission of the Paul V. Sherlock Center on Disabilities is to promote the community membership of individuals with disabilities in school, work and society. www.ric.edu/uap/about.html
600 Mt. Pleasant Ave.
Providence, RI 02908
Anthony Antosh, Ph.D., Director
Phone: 401- 456-8072
E-mail: Aantosh@ric.edu
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