Episode 3: Interview with Representative Spears and Senator DiPalma
Release Date: 06/23/2023
Episode 7 - Interview with Jackie Camilloni from DDD
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Join Disability News You Can Use for an insightful interview with Jackie Camilloni, Coordinator of Self-Direction at the Division of Developmental Disabilities (DDD). In this episode, we delve into goods and services, the process for requesting them, and any changes, providing a comprehensive understanding of these crucial aspects. This episode mentions the , , and . You can find information about goods and services, the new brochure, and the request form on their under Self-Directed Supports. Here is a to the brochure and a for the...
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Episode 6 - Interview with Anne LeClerc from DDD
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Join us for our interview with Anne LeClerc, Associate Director of Program Performance at the Division of Developmental Disabilities (DDD), and learn more about individual budgets, service changes, and more. You can contact the division with questions by emailing (). You can check out their for more about these changes and updates. To get the latest updates, consider joining to receive the or read past ones. Lastly, you can contact your assigned for assistance. Enjoy!
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Episode 5 - RIPIN's new Self-Directed Supports Program
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Listen to our co-produced episode of Disability News You Can Use with RIPIN's Susan Donovan and Sharon Kochan and learn more about their new Self-Directed Supports Program (SDSP).
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Episode 4: Interview with RI Medicaid Director, Kristin Sousa
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Enjoy this exclusive interview with the RI Director of Medicaid, Kristin Sousa. Director Sousa provides listeners with information, tips, and techniques for navigating RI's Medicaid renewal process. Links to resources referenced in the episode: Healthy Rhode RI website (https://healthyrhode.ri.gov/HIXWebI3/DisplayHomePage), Healthy Rhode RI iOS and Android apps (https://healthsourceri.com/healthyrhode-mobile-app/), Health Source RI (1-855-840-4774), DHS (1-855-697-4347), Stay Covered (https://staycov
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Episode 3: Interview with Representative Spears and Senator DiPalma
Disability News You Can Use
Join us as we interview RI General Assembly members Representative Tina Spears and Senator Louis DiPalma, take a glimpse into their tireless disability inclusion work, and learn how you can get involved in their efforts. Links to resources referenced in the episode: RI Legislature (https://www.rilegislature.gov/Pages/Default.aspx), Secretary of State (https://www.sos.ri.gov/), Open States (https://openstates.org/)
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Episode 2: Interview w/ Ed Laurenzo, Personal Trainer for People with Disabilities
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This month, Deanne Gagne speaks with Ed Laurenzo, a certified personal trainer and person with a disability. Ed has conquered his self-doubt and strives to encourage others to reach their full fitness potential.
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Episode 1: BHDDH Technology Fund w/ Jennifer White
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Listen to episode 1 of the Sherlock Center’s brand-new podcast, “Disability News You Can Use!” Join Deanne Gagne and Andrew McQuaide as they discuss topics impacting Rhode Island’s Disability Community and share practical ways you can use information from each episode in your life. This month Deanne and Andrew discuss the Division of Developmental Disabilities’ Technology Fund with Jennifer White, CEO of Able Opportunities.
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“Disability News You Can Use” Trailer
Disability News You Can Use
Listen to the trailer for the Sherlock Center’s brand-new podcast, “Disability News You Can Use!” Starting next week, join Deanne Gagne and Andrew McQuaide as they discuss topics impacting Rhode Island’s Disability Community and share practical ways you can use information from each episode in your life.
info_outlineJoin us as we interview RI General Assembly members Representative Tina Spears and Senator Louis DiPalma, take a glimpse into their tireless disability inclusion work, and learn how you can get involved in their efforts. Links to resources referenced in the episode: RI Legislature (https://www.rilegislature.gov/Pages/Default.aspx), Secretary of State (https://www.sos.ri.gov/), Open States (https://openstates.org/)