“Wicked” Movie Features Character with A Disability
Wicked’s movie adaptation breaks new ground in disability representation with Marissa Bode, the first wheelchair user to play Nessarose.
CPNRI is a community of people supporting those with disabilities. We are the nonprofit trade association of providers of services to people with disabilities across Rhode Island. Together we have been making progress for 39 years.
Advocating for people with disabilities
Professional development for staff who support those with disabilities
Networking for those who empower people with disabilities
Unified communication with state regulators and on social media
Impacting lives every day
This community shows the power of coming together. As a group, we impact thousands of lives every single day. Throughout Rhode Island, everyone from children to older adults receive support.
This work could not be done without our community of thousands of people from across the state who believe everyone should be included in daily life.
Wicked’s movie adaptation breaks new ground in disability representation with Marissa Bode, the first wheelchair user to play Nessarose.
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