RIDDC

09/01/2026

The RIDDC state Legislative report - 2026 session Final report is now available. Read it here:

08/03/2026

In case you missed CH 12's Street Stories, Charlie was terrific. Watch it - more than once!

Charlie Zawacki has worked at Navigant Credit Union for nearly 25 years.

07/31/2026

Heads Up! One of our own former Board members -Charlie Zawacki -is featured on Ch 12's Street Stories tonight- Friday, 7/31. Don't miss it.

07/01/2026

Rhode Island Developmental Disabilities Council
Notice of Public Comment Period

The Rhode Island Developmental Disabilities Council is currently updating its five-year plan for submission to the federal government. The broad Goals and Objectives were approved by the Council’s Executive Committee and the Full Council to go out to the public to gather public comments.

These are the very broad Goals and Objectives that will be utilized to guide the Council’s activities over the next five years. More specific activities will be incorporated to build out the plan and the Council will include impact, outcomes, and data in the final plan as well.

If you have any comments r suggestions to the attached Goals and Objectives or if you have recommendations on activities for the Council there are three ways to send those comments in:

Via mail to: RIDDC, 400 Bald Hill Road, Suite 515, Warwick RI 02886

Via email to: [email protected]

In person on July 21 at the Council office (400 Bald Hill Road, Warwick RI) from 1:00PM to 2:00PM and from 6:00PM to 7:00PM

The Public Comment period will be open From June 30, 2026 through July 31, 2026

Review the document - click link below.

05/08/2026

Proud of Jenny McCabe and Cookie Chow! She participated in our small business entrepreneurial training project starting in January 2024 and successfully completed our business series in April 2024. We applaud her, we love those cookies, and we wish her continued success !

04/22/2026

At the recent “Inclusion Seekers” 2-day event hosted by Rhode Island Developmental Disabilities Council something compelling emerged, not from a keynote speech or a formal presentation, but from the voices of people gathered in conversation.

The meeting brought together individuals with disabilities, their families, and the agencies that support them. Guided by facilitators Ken Renaud from IN2U, and Starfire’s Tim Vogt, participants rotated through small-group discussions every 20 minutes, exploring topics that shape everyday life: employment, housing, relationships, and life after high school.

To read the entire article and see the photo gallery, check out our blog.

Inclusion Seekers: Building Community, One Connection at a Time by RIDDCouncil | Apr 22, 2026 | Education, Employment, Family Advocacy, Family Connections, Life is Good, RIDDC, Self Directed Supports, Transportation, Uncategorized | 0 comments Inclusion Seekers: Building Community, One Connection at...

04/15/2026

SBS SHOP RI 10 Marks a Decade of Small Business Power!
Rhode Island’s Flagship Small Business Saturday Experience Returns November 28, 2026. Get the scoop here: https://sbsshopri.com/2026/04/13/sbs-shop-ri-10-marks-a-decade-of-small-business-power-rhode-islands-flagship-small-business-saturday-experience-returns-november-28-2026/

04/01/2026

For the highlights of our recent quarterly meeting, click here:https://riddc.org/riddc-quarterly-meeting-brings-voices-together-to-shape-the-future/

04/01/2026

RIDDC Council Members Zachary Gauthier (Front row, right) and Myles Husband (Front row, left) joined with RAMP to discuss important pieces of legislation with Rhode Island members of the house and senate. Of particular importance was a housing bill HB8021 and SB2473

03/31/2026

Please join us! Note: there are 2 dates available. To register, please this link for your convenience. https://form.jotform.com/260764523431050