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Consumer controlled, community based, cross disability, nonresidential agencies designed and operated within a local community by individuals with disabilities that provide an array of independent living services. All CILs provide four core services: information and referral, independent living skills training, peer counseling, and individual and systems advocacy. In addition, many CILs also offer other individualized services designed to increase and maintain independence. (AIRS LR-1550)

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RI (14)

Statewide (3)

Cranston (1)

Pawtucket (1)

Portsmouth (1)

Providence (1)

Warren (2)

Warwick (3)

West Greenwich (1)

Westerly (1)

Nationwide (1)

MO (1)

Kansas City (1)

RI

Statewide

Accessible Rhode Island, MS Dream Center

P.O. Box 20185
RI
Phone: 401-383-8878

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www.access-ri.org/

Organization Name: MS Dream Center

Address: P.O. Box 20185
RI

Phone: 401-383-8878

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Email: info@access-ri.org

URL: http://www.access-ri.org/

Services Provided: Accessible Rhode Island is a website that lists restaurants, museums, cinemas and cultural sites in Rhode Island that have been surveyed according to the guidelines for identifying accessibility outlined in the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990.

Provider Profiles: The purpose of Accessible Rhode Island is to inform and inspire those persons living with disabilities, and to enlighten the rest of us to their needs. A project of the MS Dream Center.

Original Source:	Rhode Island Dept of Health, Office of Special Needs
Last Updated:	10/22/2018

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Department of Behavioral Health, Developmental Disabilities & Hospitals, State of Rhode Island

The Hazard Building (Building #74)
41 West Road
RI
Phone: 401-462-3201

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www.bhddh.ri.gov/

Organization Name: State of Rhode Island

Address: The Hazard Building (Building #74)
41 West Road
RI

Phone: 401-462-3201

TDD: 401-462-6087

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URL: http://www.bhddh.ri.gov/

Eligibility: Funding stream for services for adults with Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities. Must meet eligibility criteria.

Services Provided: Developmental Disabilities
[http://www.bhddh.ri.gov/developmentaldisabilities/application_eligibility.php]

Funds a statewide network of community services and supports for Rhode Islanders living with developmental disabilities. These services are available through community provider agencies. Individuals and families may also receive self-directed services.

Mental Health Services [http://www.bhddh.ri.gov/mh/index.php]
Substance Abuse Treatment and Prevention
Youth Transition Guide Take Charge of Your Mental Health [http://www.bhddh.ri.gov/whats_new/pdf/RIYOUTHTRANSITIONGUIDEWEB-02-16-2018.pdf?]

Provider Profiles: Mission: To serve Rhode Islanders who live with mental illness, substance use disorder and/or a developmental disability by maintaining a system of high quality, safe, affordable and coordinated care across the spectrum of behavioral health care services. To promote the health, safety and well-being of all Rhode Islanders by developing policies and programs that address the issues of mental illness, addiction, recovery and community support.

Original Source:	Rhode Island Dept of Health, Office of Special Needs
Last Updated:	6/29/2018

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Office of Rehabilitation Services ( ORS), State of Rhode Island, Department of Human Services

40 Fountain Street
RI 02903
Phone: 401-421-7005

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www.ors.ri.gov/

Organization Name: State of Rhode Island, Department of Human Services

Address: 40 Fountain Street
RI 02903

Phone: 401-421-7005

TDD: 401-421-7016

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URL: http://www.ors.ri.gov/

Eligibility: To be eligible for vocational rehabilitation services, you must - 1) have a physical, intellectual or emotional impairment which is a substantial barrier to employment, and 2) require vocational rehabilitation services to prepare for, secure, retain, or regain employment, and 3) be able to benefit from vocational rehabilitation services in terms of an employment outcome. [http://www.ors.ri.gov/VR.html]

Services Provided: Transition services [http://www.ors.ri.gov/Transition.html] are activities and supports designed to help the student to identify his/her interests and strengths so that they can work on the skills needed to be successful in employment and adult living.

Provider Profiles: The Vocational Rehabilitation (VR) Program is the public state and federally funded program that assists individuals with disabilities to choose, prepare for, obtain and maintain employment.
ORS Counselors provide technical assistance, consultation, information and referral services to school systems and work in close partnership with the 5 Regional Transition Centers, netWORKri and other agencies to improve transition planning.

Original Source:	Rhode Island Dept of Health, Office of Special Needs
Last Updated:	10/31/2018

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Cranston, RI

MS Dream Center

Peter Pastore Youth Center
155 Gansett Avenue
Cranston, RI 02910
Phone: 401-383-8878

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msdreamcenter.org/

Address: Peter Pastore Youth Center
155 Gansett Avenue
Cranston, RI 02910

Phone: 401-383-8878

Service Categories:

Email: info@msdreamcenter.org

URL: https://msdreamcenter.org/

Eligibility: The MS Dream Center welcomes people with Multiple Sclerosis, their care partners, family and friends. There is no fee to join. The Center is open Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays from 9:30 a.m.-2:00 p.m.

Services Provided: Weekly classes are provided in the area of chair yoga, tai chi, reiki, exercise to music, and strength strengthening.

Painting and Art enrichment classes

Hairstylist comes to center once a month to provide haircuts for a nominal fee.

Support groups

Provider Profiles: The MS Dream Center goal is to bring awareness to the disease and reach out to those living with it, empowering them and offering important respite opportunities for care partners.

Original Source:	Rhode Island Dept of Health, Office of Special Needs
Last Updated:	6/7/2019

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Pawtucket, RI

Ocean State Center for Independent Living Warwick Location, Ocean State Center for Independent Living

175 Main Street
Pawtucket, RI 02860
Phone: 401-738-1013

Service Categories:

www.oscil.org/

Organization Name: Ocean State Center for Independent Living

Address: 175 Main Street
Pawtucket, RI 02860

Phone: 401-738-1013

Toll Free Phone: 866-857-1161

Service Categories:

Email: info@oscil.org

URL: http://www.oscil.org/

Services Provided: Young Adult Transition Program
Assists young adults (ages 18-24) who are self-directed to transition to community
independence. OSCIL provides basic independent living skills training, peer
support, and information on disability and community resources.
Additional services include:
Lunch and Learn series
Peer Support
Independent Living Skill Training
Home Accessibility and Adaptability
Assistive Technology lending program

Additional program information available [http://www.oscil.org/assets/2016_OSCIL_Programs28138.pdf]

Provider Profiles: Ocean State Center for Independent Living , OSCIL, provides information on community resources and services to persons with disabilities and their families, service providers, and the general public, as well as receiving referrals for our agency for direct services. Information is provided by phone, email, mail, and one-on-one to walk-ins to our Center.

Original Source:	Rhode Island Dept of Health, Office of Special Needs
Last Updated:	1/11/2017

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Portsmouth, RI

Looking Upwards, Looking Upwards, Inc.

2074 East Main Road
Portsmouth, RI 02871
Phone: 401-847-0960

Service Categories:

lookingupwards.org/index.html

Organization Name: Looking Upwards, Inc.

Address: 2074 East Main Road
Portsmouth, RI 02871

Phone: 401-847-0960

Fax: 401-849-0290

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URL: http://lookingupwards.org/index.html

Services Provided: Looking Upwards provide an array of services to children and adults that have a developmental delay. Services include
Early Intervention-listed on a separate Directory entry.
HBTS-Home Based Therapy Services
PASS-Personal Assistance Services and Support; see [https://ri.medicalhomeportal.org/link/6106 Rhode Island PASS Fact Sheet]
School to Career Transition Services

Provider Profiles: Looking Upwards is a place where people discover new possibilities. It’s where adults with developmental disabilities explore what’s meaningful to them and create satisfying lives. It’s a place where families of children with special healthcare needs find support so their children get the best start in life and thrive as they grow. Looking Upwards is a resource for school departments and a variety of professionals, expanding their options for how they serve their communities.

For over 35 years, Looking Upwards has been helping individuals to live to their fullest potential.

Original Source:	Rhode Island Dept of Health, Office of Special Needs
Last Updated:	1/4/2017

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Providence, RI

Paul V. Sherlock Center on Disabilities

Rhode Island College
600 Mount Pleasant Avenue
Providence, RI 02908
Phone: 401-456-8072

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www.sherlockcenter.org

Address: Rhode Island College
600 Mount Pleasant Avenue
Providence, RI 02908

Phone: 401-456-8072

TDD: 800-745-5555

Fax: 401-456-8150

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URL: http://www.sherlockcenter.org

Languages Spoken: Spanish via RI Relay 711 or (866) 355-9241

Eligibility: Statewide

Services Provided: Services Provided:
• Technical assistance and training in the areas of Early Intervention, infant mental health and trauma-based care practices, inclusive practices in schools, Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports and Multi-Tiered Systems of Supports in schools, learners with low incidence disabilities (vision, hearing, deaf-blindness), transition from high school, and community-based employment strategies for youth and adults.
• Services include:
o Instruction and mobility services to children who are blind or visually impaired.
o Educational Advocates for students with disabilities who are in state care.
o Benefits counseling and assistance for Social Security beneficiaries.
o Family support and navigation of services.
o Support group for self-directed support users (DDD)
o Plan writing for self-directed support users (DDD).
o Support for parents with intellectual disabilities.
o Support to students in post-secondary education.

Provider Profiles: Paul V. Sherlock Center on Disabilities, founded at Rhode Island College in 1993, is a University Center for Excellence in Developmental Disabilities (UCEDD). UCEDDs are evidence driven and designed to advance policies, practices, and research that improve the health, education, social, and economic well-being of people with disabilities, their families, and their communities. There are 67 UCEDD programs in the United States. This national network is administered through the United States Department of Health and Human Services Administration on Developmental Disabilities.
The Sherlock Center partners with state and national agencies, schools, institutions of higher education and community providers to implement its core functions: preservice preparation, services (including technical assistance, community education, and direct services), research, and information dissemination. As of 2016, the Sherlock Center is a LEND (Leadership Education in Neurodevelopmental and Related Disabilities) Program.
Areas of Emphasis:
Early Childhood and Education
Inclusion and Community Membership
Low Incidence Disabilities
Self-Determination
Transition, Employment and Adult Life
Workforce and Professional Development

Original Source:	Rhode Island Dept of Health, Office of Special Needs
Last Updated:	5/5/2017

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Warren, RI

East Bay Regional Transition Center, East Bay Educational Collaborative

317 Market
Warren, RI 02885
Phone: 401-628-2057

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ebecri.org/specialservices/rtc

Organization Name: East Bay Educational Collaborative

Address: 317 Market
Warren, RI 02885

Phone: 401-628-2057

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Email: Jane.Cotter@ebecri.org

URL: http://ebecri.org/specialservices/rtc

Services Provided: Professional Development – Specialized topic specific workshops designed for educators and families

· Resource Materials – Visit our libraries for hands on activities, guides and curriculum

· Direct Services – School sponsored transition events and activities

Transition Coordinator Jane Cotter

Provider Profiles: The East Bay Regional Transition Center in conjunction with the RI Department of Education and Rhode Island Parent Information Network, work together with districts, families and students to improve access to information, services and resources that are critical in planning for adult life. In visiting the Regional Transition Center you will find support available to help your student, whether you’re a family member or educator, prepare and plan for their future through:

· Professional Development – Specialized topic specific workshops designed for educators and families

· Resource Materials – Visit our libraries for hands on activities, guides and curriculum

· Direct Services – School sponsored transition events and activities

Original Source:	Rhode Island Dept of Health, Office of Special Needs
Last Updated:	3/17/2017

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Transition Academy at Roger Williams University, East Bay Educational Collaborative

317 Market Street
Warren, RI 02885
Phone: 401-628-2057

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ebecri.org/specialservices/tarwu

Organization Name: East Bay Educational Collaborative

Address: 317 Market Street
Warren, RI 02885

Phone: 401-628-2057

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Email: Jane.Cotter@ebecri.org

URL: http://ebecri.org/specialservices/tarwu

Eligibility: The Transition Academy is designed for students with disabilities 18 to 21 who: · Have an IEP, are currently enrolled in high school and are near completion of their academic program. · Are eligible for Office of Rehabilitation Services · Need a community-based functional skills/vocational curriculum · Can achieve independence (with initial support) · Can become semi-independent on a college campus

Services Provided: Services:

· Participate in trial work situations
· Build their resume
· Learn what opportunities best fit their skills, abilities and interests

Provider Profiles: The Academy Programs @ Roger Williams University are unique educational programs that provide motivated students an opportunity to complete their high school education while building transition skills on a college campus and in the community.

Original Source:	Rhode Island Dept of Health, Office of Special Needs
Last Updated:	3/17/2017

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Warwick, RI

J. Arthur Trudeau Memorial Center

3445 Post Road
Warwick, RI 02905
Phone: 401-739-2700

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www.trudeaucenter.org/

Address: 3445 Post Road
Warwick, RI 02905

Phone: 401-739-2700

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URL: http://www.trudeaucenter.org/

Eligibility: The programs at Trudeau have eligibility requirements

Services Provided: The J.Arthur Trudeau Memorial Center provides a wide range of comprehensive services for all ages including
Early Intervention-listed on a separate Directory entry
Pathways Strategic Teaching Center's school for children with autism
Community Supports and Home Based Services
Crayons Therapeutic Child Care Center and KIDSCONNECT provider
Recreation services
Respite
Vocational training and supported employment

Provider Profiles: Our mission is to promote an enhanced quality of life for individuals with developmental disabilities.

Original Source:	Rhode Island Dept of Health, Office of Special Needs
Last Updated:	2/8/2018

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Ocean State Center for Independent Living Warwick Location, Ocean State Center for Independent Living

1944 Warwick Ave
Warwick, RI 02889
Phone: 401-738-1013

Service Categories:

www.oscil.org/

Organization Name: Ocean State Center for Independent Living

Address: 1944 Warwick Ave
Warwick, RI 02889

Phone: 401-738-1013

Toll Free Phone: 1-866-1161

Service Categories:

Email: info@oscil.org

URL: http://www.oscil.org/

Services Provided: Young Adult Transition Program
Assists young adults (ages 18-24) who are self-directed to transition to community
independence. OSCIL provides basic independent living skills training, peer
support, and information on disability and community resources.
Additional services include:
Lunch and Learn seminars
Peer Support
Independent Living Skill Training
Home Accessibility and Adaptability
Assistive Technology lending program

Additional program information available [http://www.oscil.org/assets/2016_OSCIL_Programs28138.pdf]

Provider Profiles: Ocean State Center for Independent Living , OSCIL, provides information on community resources and services to persons with disabilities and their families, service providers, and the general public, as well as receiving referrals for our agency for direct services. Information is provided by phone, email, mail, and one-on-one to walk-ins to our Center.

Original Source:	Rhode Island Dept of Health, Office of Special Needs
Last Updated:	1/11/2017

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West Bay Collaborative Transition and Vocational Services, West Bay Collaborative

144 Bignall Street
Warwick, RI
Phone: 401-941-8353 x124

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www.westbaycollaborative.org/transitional-vocational-services

Organization Name: West Bay Collaborative

Address: 144 Bignall Street
Warwick, RI

Phone: 401-941-8353 x124

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Email: tcurran@westbaycollaborative.org

URL: http://www.westbaycollaborative.org/transitional-vocational-services

Eligibility: Coventry , Cranston , Foster, Glocester , Scituate , Warwick and West Warwick and included in the student's Individualized Education Program.

Services Provided: RI TRANSITION ACADEMY AT CCRI is an alternative high school program for 18 to 21 year old students with disabilities that provides classroom
and community instruction in an adult learning environment.

THE CAREER DEVELOPMENT PROJECT
provides vocational assessment services through
a cooperative agreement between the Office of
Rehabilitation Services (ORS), The RI Department
of Human Services, and the RI Department of Education.
includes:
Work prepartion and career exploration
Job development , job placement and job coaching
Vocational assessment and evaluation

Provider Profiles: West Bay Collaborative Transition & Vocational Services is a group of unique educational and vocational programs serving youth ages 16+ in the Rhode Island community. We support youth, families, schools, and community agencies in the transition process via career exploration, vocational evaluation and employment services .Our mission is to provide quality, innovative, and individualized programs and resources to guide and support young people from school to successful adult living.
Transition Coordinator Therese Curran

Original Source:	Rhode Island Dept of Health, Office of Special Needs
Last Updated:	3/17/2017

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West Greenwich, RI

Southern Regional Transition Center

C/o Kerri Collins Transition Coordinator
859 Nooseneck Hill Road
West Greenwich, RI 02817
Phone: 401-481-5161

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Address: C/o Kerri Collins Transition Coordinator
859 Nooseneck Hill Road
West Greenwich, RI 02817

Phone: 401-481-5161

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Email: kcollins@westbaycollaborative.org

Eligibility: South Kingstown, North Kingstown,Narragansett, Westerly,East Greenwich, Exeter, West Greenwich, Charlestown, Richmond, Hopkinton, New Shoreham and Jamestown.

Provider Profiles: There are four Regional Transition Centers (RTC's) that assist middle and high schools regionally and statewide through coordination of the four Regional Transition Coordinators. Services provided through the RTCs include service to public, non-public and charter schools serving youth eligible under IDEA and work in partnership with adult service agencies, higher education institutions, training programs and parent advocacy organizations serving young adults.

Original Source:	Rhode Island Dept of Health, Office of Special Needs
Last Updated:	10/1/2019

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Westerly, RI

Frank Olean Center

93 Airport Road
Westerly, RI 02891
Phone: 401-315-0143

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www.oleancenter.org/index.php

Address: 93 Airport Road
Westerly, RI 02891

Phone: 401-315-0143

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URL: http://www.oleancenter.org/index.php

Eligibility: Accepts medicaid. Please visit each department section for eligibility requirements.

Services Provided: Services for children ( age 3-21) include
Home Based Therapy Services Provider (HBTS)
Personal Assistance and Support Services (PASS)
Services for adults include
Residential Supports including for adults that are eligible for services through funding from RI Behavioral Health Developmental Disabilities and Hospitals (BHDDH)
Home and Family Support
Apartment Support
Shared Living
Day/Work Services
Vocational Services through Napatree

Provider Profiles: The Frank Olean Center provides an array of services to individuals of all ages with Developmental Disabilities.

Original Source:	Rhode Island Dept of Health, Office of Special Needs
Last Updated:	10/31/2018

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Nationwide

Modest Needs Foundation

220 Montgomery Street, Suite 968
San Francisco, CA 94104
Phone: 212-463-7042

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www.modestneeds.org/

Address: 220 Montgomery Street, Suite 968
San Francisco, CA 94104

Phone: 212-463-7042

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URL: https://www.modestneeds.org/

Eligibility: US and Canada

Services Provided: Small emergency expenses. Modest Needs offers three main types of grants: Self Sufficiency Grants, Back-to-Work Grants and Independent Living Grants.

Original Source:	Nationwide Suggest Providers Queue
Last Updated:	3/21/2019

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MO

Kansas City, MO

RI's ABLE, Ascensus ABLE Consortium Trust

P O Box 219603
Kansas City, MO 64121-9781

Service Categories:

savewithable.com/ri/home/plan-benefits.html

Organization Name: Ascensus ABLE Consortium Trust

Address: P O Box 219603
Kansas City, MO 64121-9781

Toll Free Phone: 888-609-8915

Service Categories:

Email: ri.clientservice@savewithable.com

URL: https://savewithable.com/ri/home/plan-benefits.html

Eligibility: Disability was present before age 26 meet criteria to be eligible for SSI or SSDI or obtained a disability certification, including a physician’s diagnosis, that the individual meets certain severity of disability criteria.

Services Provided: With RI's ABLE, you can save for qualified disability expenses without losing your eligibility for certain assistance programs, like SSI and Medicaid. The earnings on your investments are federally tax-deferred and tax-free, if used for qualified disability expenses.

Provider Profiles: The Member Plan is sponsored by the state of Rhode Island and administered by the Executive Office of Health and Human Services (EOHHS) and the State Investment Commission. The Member Plan is one of the qualified ABLE plans issued by the Ascensus ABLE Consortium Trust. Ascensus College Savings Recordkeeping Services, LLC, the Program Manager, and its affiliates have overall responsibility for the day-to-day operations, including investment advisory, recordkeeping and administrative services. The Member Plan offers a series of investment options within the Ascensus ABLE Consortium Trust. The Member Plan is intended to operate as a qualified ABLE plan to be used only to save for Qualified Disability Expenses, pursuant to the Section 529A of the U.S. Internal Revenue Code, as amended.

Original Source:	Rhode Island Dept of Health, Office of Special Needs
Last Updated:	6/28/2018

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