Our Mission
For Inclusion

We believe in full inclusion for everyone. As a community of providers, we make progress towards inclusion everyday. Together we support people to live the life they want to live.

What We Do

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 made progress for 39 years.

Supporting our members

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

Disabilities Should Be Part of Every Conversation.

Our Work Has Impact & Results

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.

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Years of Changing Lives

Our Members
Impact Lives

CPNRI has 36 members that provide services across Rhode Island. Our providers support children and adults with disabilities. The people our providers support are your neighbors, friends, family and co-workers. It is pivotal work that impacts our state today and for years to come.

Our Featured Program

POOLED TRUST

OF RHODE ISLAND

Affordable Financial Planning For Disabilities

The RI Pooled Trust was created by the Community Provider Network of Rhode Island in partnership with Rockland Trust. Together we have created the first trust of this nature in Rhode Island. The trust enables people with disabilities and their families to plan for their financial security and future.

News &
Insights

June 10, 2026

House & Senate Pass Budget with Medicaid Funding

The investment now goes to the Governor for approval.

June 1, 2026

Proposed Rhode Island Budget Includes Full Rate Increase

May 28, 2026

Practice Flight Program Changes Travel Access

May 20, 2026

Colleges Are Adapting to Growing Accessibility Needs

Events

Next Event

Governor's Commission on Disabilities

A meeting by the Rhode Island Governor’s Commission on Disabilities.

CPNRI Conference | Free, Registration Required

Discovering Your Leadership

Rhode Island’s largest leadership conference for Health and Human Service Workers.

Every Dollar Counts Donate Today

Your donation to the Community Provider Network of RI goes directly toward supporting advocacy and programs in support of our members. These are organizations that support people with intellectual and developmental disabilities to live full, engaged lives in their communities.

Our Mission For Inclusion