Community Provider Network of RI 💚

We are the non-profit trade association of 35 organizations that provide services to adults & children with disabilities. People with disabilities belong. 💚

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RI lawmakers are funding Medicaid increases in the proposed state budget!

Thank you to @CBlazejewski, @Val_Lawson, Chairman Abney, @loudipalma, @repkazarian, @SenatorCiccone and @EvanShanley1 for your leadership.

Let's get this done!

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Double amputee. 100+ marathons. Two Paralympic Golds.

Last month, Richard Whitehead broke his own world record for a marathon by a double amputee: 2:40:25.

His first marathon took 5 hours, 19 minutes. That was 22 years ago.

Progress takes time. Congrats, Richard! 👏

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Please join us in congratulating Grace Duffy!

Grace has been with us for 3 years. During her time, the organization’s impact at the RI State House has grown significantly.

As the Policy & Outreach Manager, Grace talks with lawmakers and empowers advocates.

Thank you, Grace! 💚

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"I love having tourettes."

Yeah, she said it. And she meant it.

This is an honest conversation about #disability:

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Over 300 advocates at the RI State House to fund Health and Human Services.

Thank you to @SenLouDiPalma & @EvanShanley1 for joining us.

HB 8183 is an investment in our State. Together, we will get this done.

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“Your son has autism.”

Patrick was four. It was the day after his birthday.

Then came the running.

His parents had no handbook. But they had each other and a community.

This is life after an #autism diagnosis:

https://t.co/HRtM6usEf3

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The autism community showed up!

Thousands of people joined The Autism Project’s 24th Annual Imagine Walk to raise awareness and funding for autism.

People with autism belong. 💙💚

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Rhode Island represented on the national stage!

@TheRealANCOR hosts the nation's conference for disability services.

RI wasn't just in the room, we were leading some of the conversations.

So proud to be a small part of this community. 💚

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@RIHouseofReps

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If you’ve never been to the Rhode Island State House, it can be confusing.

You should feel empowered to advocate here! It’s where laws for our state are made.

So this is your tour of the Rhode Island State House:

https://t.co/9Mu9ju6j5M

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Join us in congratulating our Executive Director, Tina Spears! 👏

Tina has now been with us for 7 years.

Under her leadership, five employees now support over 23,000 Rhode Islanders.

Oh and by the way, she also works in the @RIHouseofReps.

We are lucky to have her. 💚

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She teaches children with disabilities.

On her #wedding day, her husband had a surprise…

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📸 LOOK: The Rhode Island State House is glowing green.

In honor of Developmental Disabilities Awareness Month, you can catch the green glow through March 25.

Thanks to lawmakers & advocates, RI is becoming a place where accessibility isn’t just an idea, but a reality.

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When the people you represent cannot access public spaces, it becomes a policy failure.

On March 12, 1990, disability advocates crawled up its steps to show Congress what inaccessibility looked like.

Just months later, the ADA became law.

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Inside Rhode Island’s largest indoor karting track.

Joe has a disability and helps keep the racing going.

Oh and by the way also maintains axe throwing, darts and an arcade.

A behind the scenes look at R1 Karting.

https://t.co/wgKV4yTzpw

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His friend is blind and loves #soccer...so he did this.

We need more of this for the #WorldCup this summer. 💚

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665 of the world’s best athletes are about to compete.

This is the #Paralympics.

The toughest competition in the world for people with disabilities.

Athletes who earned their spot, just like the #Olympics.

The Paralympics start tomorrow.

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Feet of snow and no sidewalk. If you were in a wheelchair, how would you handle this?

This isn’t just inaccessible, it’s dangerous. It means people walking into the street.

A historic blizzard means a big cleanup. If you can help out your neighbors, please clear the sidewalk.💚

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NEW: #Autism is just as common in girls.

It’s been thought that autism is more prevalent in boys, but a new study from Sweden says otherwise.

Data from nearly 3 million people shows little difference in the diagnosis rate.

https://t.co/Xq0JTcY8fs

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A powerful story of hard work and leadership: https://t.co/bHTZ21egBd

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“I didn’t care about making millions. I just wanted to make a difference.”

Her ogs helps 1,000+ people with disabilities.

This is Dr. Marissa Ruff, VP of Seven Hills RI.

Before becoming a leader, Marissa spent years on the frontlines.

Her journey and impact in the comments.👇