Connecting with RI Families
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Accessibility & Recreation
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Education
Advocacy Agencies
- Rhode Island Disability Law Center
349 Eddy Street
Providence, RI 02903
401-831-3150
401-831-5335 (TTY)
800-733-5332
Website
Email
Department of Education
- Office of Special Needs
Rhode Island Department of Elementary and Secondary Education
255 Westminster Street, Room 400, Shepard Building
Providence, RI 02903-3400
401-222-3505
Website
E-Mail: Karen.Lovett@ride.ri.gov
Early Intervention Services (Infant and toddler)
- Looking Upwards, Inc.
438 East Main Rd
Middletown, RI 02842
Phone: 401-847-0960
Fax: 401-849-0290
Website
Contact information - Family Service of RI
P.O. Box 6688
Providence, RI 02940-6688
401-222-4632
Website and Contact Information
Early Intervention Services (Ages 3 to 5)
- Office of Integrated Social Services
Rhode Island Department of Elementary and Secondary Education
Amy B. Cohen, Preschool Grant Coordinator
255 Westminster Street, Shepard Building
Providence, RI 02903-3414
401-222-4600, ext. 2408
Website
E-Mail
PTI (Parent Training and Information Centers)
- RI Parent Info Network, Inc. (RIPIN)
175 Main Street
Pawtucket, RI 02860-4101
401-727-4144
401-724-0867 FAX
800-464-3399
Website
E-Mail
Health & Well-Being
- RIte Care Medicaid, Children’s Health Insurance Program
RIte Care provides health insurance to eligible children under age 18 based on family income and size.
RIte Care information
- Katie Beckett Medicaid Waiver
This program provides health insurance to eligible children under age 19 with a qualifying disability as defined by the Social Security Administration and meets Nursing Facility or Hospital Level of Care criteria. The child must live at home and only their income and resources are considered for eligibility.
Social Security definition of disability for children
Katie Beckett information - Medicaid for Adults with disabilities
Health insurance and long term services and supports are provided to adults with disabilities based on an eligible person’s income and resources.
Program information
