OLMSTEAD UPDATES

News blog follows implementation of landmark 2014 federal consent decree that requires Rhode Island to remedy violations of the Americans with Disabilities Act and the U.S. Supreme Court's Olmstead decision. Over ten years, Rhode Island must reinvent state services for citizens with developmental disabilities to give them opportunities for supportive employment and meaningful activities in their communities.

By Gina Macris

The Community Provider Network of Rhode Island (CPNRI) will host a virtual town hall Monday, April 12, on issues affecting affecting adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities and their families and advocates.

Registration is required to gain access to the Zoom event, which will run from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. Register by clicking here.

Those who register will receive a confirmation email which will include a link to a story collection form where participants may submit personal stories about their experiences during the pandemic. The stories will help inform CPNRI conversations and upcoming advocacy efforts. CPNRI is a trade association representing about two dozen private agencies that serve adults with developmental disabilities.

Participants also may email questions@cpnri.org to submit questions or suggest topics for discussion during the meeting.