Disability Resources

R.I. Adaptive Telephone Equipment
Business Address
40 Fountain Street
02903
Providence
RI
Business Phone Number
401-276-0875 (voice), 401-861-6677 (TDD)
Long Business Description

The ATEL Program loans telephone equipment to residents of the state of Rhode Island who have hearing, speech, or neuromuscular (unable to dial or hold a receiver) impairments.

Business Address
255 Westminster Street
02903
Povidence
RI
Business Phone Number
401-222-8333 (Voice)
Long Business Description

The RI Special Education Committee (RISEAC) advises the Commissioner and Board of Regents for Elementary and Secondary Education. Membership of the committee is composed of individuals involved in or concerned with education of children with disabilities.

Business Name
Business Address
45 Greeley Street
02904
Providence
RI
Business Phone Number
401-272-1600
Long Business Description

Re-focus, Inc. is a non-profit human service agency which serves adults with differing physical and developmental needs.

Business Address
255 Westminster Street, 4th Floor
02903
Providence
RI
Business Phone Number
401-222-8999 ( Voice)
Long Business Description

The goal of the Office of Diverse Learners is to ensure that children with diverse learning needs are provided equal access to public education and that schools develop effective, unified strategies for meeting the needs of each unique learner.

Business Address
400 Bald Hill Road, Suite 515
02886
Warwick
RI
Business Phone Number
401-737-1238 (Voice/TDD)
Long Business Description

The RI Developmental Disabilities Council wants to help make sure that men, women and children who have a developmental disability fully participate in family and community life. Most are people with developmental disabilities and their family members.

Business Address
Hazard Building #74 West Road
02920
Cranston
RI
Business Phone Number
401-462-3000 (Voice), 401-462-0740 (TDD)
Long Business Description

DEA is the state's primary agency devoted to the development, implementation and monitoring of a comprehensive system of community-based programs and services for seniors. The DEA is also designated as the state's single planning and services area agency on aging under the provisions of the older American's Act. DEA, through it's community partners, serves the needs of 225,000 seniors and adults.

Business Address
25 Howard Avenue
02920
Cranston
RI
Business Phone Number
401-462-3000, 401-462-0740 (TTY)
Long Business Description

We empower older Rhode Islanders (age 55 plus) and adults living with disabilities to age strong. Along with many partners we connect you to information and resources in the community to help you live happily and healthfully. And we advocate for laws, policies and investments that protect your rights and agency

Rhode Island Parent Information Network (RIPIN)
Business Address
300 Jefferson Blvd. Suite 300
02888
Warwick
RI
Business Phone Number
401-270-0101, 1-800-464-3399
Long Business Description

RIPIN offers eleven programs and services to families with children in RI, including families of children with special needs . RIPIN serves more than 65,000 Rhode Islanders each year.

Business Address
705 Elmwood Avenue
02907
Providence
RI
Business Phone Number
401-781-9400 (Buses), 401-784-9500 ext. 604 ( Bus pass program), 401-461-9760 or 1-800-479-6902 (RIDE Vans), 1-800-745-5555 (TTY)
Long Business Description

Maintains a fleet of 240 buses, including 20 CNG trolleys and 5 CNG 30' buses, 125 paratransit vans, 19 Flex vans, and 1 ferry boat. To serve individuals with disabilities who are unable to use regular bus service. RIPTA  provides ADA  Paratransit Services through the RIde program for seniors and People with Disabilities.

RI Statewide Independent Living Council
Business Address
1944 Warwick Ave.
02889
Warwick
RI
Business Phone Number
401-738-1013 x10
Long Business Description

The RI Statewide Independent Living Council (RISILC) is a non-profit organization dedicated to promoting independent Living for people with disabilities throughout the state. The Council has joint responsibility with the Office of Rehabilitation Services for developing and monitoring Rhode Island's State Plan for Independent Living.

 

 

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