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DSP Deadline: DSP Submissions & Special Award Nominees
2024-08-28
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Training: It's A Team Effort [Registration Required]
2024-08-28 09:00 - 12:00 (America/New_York) | CPNRI, 1130 Ten Rod Road, North Kingstown, 02852, United States
BACKGROUND: As many of you may know, over the past two years, CPNRI has utilized a National Expansion of Employment Opportunities Network (NEON) grant from ANCOR and subject matter experts to provide training and Community of Practice opportunities to employment providers in RI. Culminating off this work led by Jeannine Pavlak, CEO of New England Business Associates (NEBA), and coordinated by CPN, we welcome employment teams to workshops designed for seasoned employment professionals and community day and residential Direct Support Professionals. Jeannine has hosted 18 webinars with us and now that the second year is coming to an end, we are excited to bring everyone together at CPN’s office for more targeted, in-depth, and interactive discussions around employment for people with disabilities in our state.

WHAT:Too often, employment connections are overlooked simply because we limit the scope of people at the table. With the emerging Career Exploration and Discovery services available for individuals to access, it is time to focus on enhancing employment opportunities and outcomes, and investing in our workforce.

WHO SHOULD ATTEND: DSPs who work in community day & residential settings

DETAILS: Wednesday, August 28 from 9AM – 12PM at CPNRI’s office.

PRESENTERS: Jeannine Pavlak (New England Business Associates) & Kie O’Donnell (The Fogarty Center).

REGISTRATION REQUIRED by Friday, August 23. Click here .

QUESTIONS: Reach out to Jenna.

Training: It's A Mission, Not A Competition [Registration Required]
2024-08-29 13:00 - 16:00 | CPNRI, 1130 Ten Rod Road, North Kingstown, 02852, United States
BACKGROUND: As many of you may know, over the past two years, CPNRI has utilized a National Expansion of Employment Opportunities Network (NEON) grant from ANCOR and subject matter experts to provide training and Community of Practice opportunities to employment providers in RI. Culminating off this work led by Jeannine Pavlak, CEO of New England Business Associates (NEBA), and coordinated by CPN, we welcome employment teams to workshops designed for seasoned employment professionals and community day and residential Direct Support Professionals. Jeannine has hosted 18 webinars with us and now that the second year is coming to an end, we are excited to bring everyone together at CPN’s office for more targeted, in-depth, and interactive discussions around employment for people with disabilities in our state.

WHAT:Employment First and empowering people with disabilities to be contributing members of the workforce is a movement, and yet unlike many movements, organizations find themselves doing this in silos. We will explore actionable pathways that can solidify our efforts.

WHO SHOULD ATTEND: Employment Service Managers & Seasons professionals

DETAILS: Thursday, August 29 from 1PM – 4PM at CPNRI’s office.

PRESENTERS: Jeannine Pavlak (New England Business Associates) & Kie O’Donnell (The Fogarty Center).

REGISTRATION REQUIRED by Friday, August 23. Click here .

QUESTIONS: Reach out to Jenna.

Member Meeting (CPNRI)
2024-09-05 09:30 - 11:30, 2024-10-03 09:30 - 11:30, 2024-11-07 09:30 - 11:30 | Hybrid, 1130 Ten Rod Road, North Kingstown, RI, 02852, United States

HR Committee Meeting (CPNRI)
2024-09-10 09:00 - 10:00, 2024-10-08 09:00 - 10:00, 2024-11-12 09:00 - 10:00 | https://teams.microsoft.com/l/meetup-join/19%3ameeting_ZDVhMDkxOGUtYmJiOS00ZmJmLTg2ODUtMWRmOWExMzU3NjY3%40thread.v2/0?context=%7b%22Tid%22%3a%220989df6a-1aa6-4efa-ab2f-ec466204703e%22%2c%22Oid%22%3a%229d164e4e-9e83-49f0-a8f5-c3a5a2aecf2a%22%7d

DSP Deadline: Tickets Close At Noon
2024-09-13
Your last chance to buy a ticket! We will not be able to accept purchases after this date due to a strict headcount requirement. Again, no exceptions.

CFO Financial Meeting (CPNRI)
2024-09-16 09:00 - 10:00, 2024-10-21 09:00 - 10:00 | https://us06web.zoom.us/j/83735016002?pwd=[REDACTED]

Monthly DD Provider Meeting (BHDDH)
2024-09-17 10:00 - 11:00, 2024-10-15 10:00 - 11:00, 2024-11-19 10:00 - 11:00 | Virtual Format

36th Annual DSP Celebration 🎉
2024-09-20 09:30 - 11:30 | Crowne Plaza Grand Ballroom, 801 Greenwich Ave, Warwick, RI, 02886, United States
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DSPs OF THE YEAR

SPECIAL AWARDS

PHOTO SUBMISSIONS

IMPORTANT
DEADLINES
JULY 16
Registration & Forms Open
Tickets, DSPs of the Year, Special Award Nominations and picture submissions for our annual slideshow all open.
AUGUST 28
DSPs of the Year, Special Awards & More Close
All DSPs of the Year, Special Award Nominations and pictures for our annual slideshow will close at EOD.
SEPTEMBER 13 @ NOON
Tickets Close
Your last chance to buy a ticket! We will not be able to accept purchases after this date due to a strict headcount requirement. No exceptions.

DSPs of the Year

Special Awards

Photos For Slideshow

The deadline to submit DSPs of the Year has passed. Thank you to everyone who submitted.
The deadline to submit special award nominations has passed. Thank you to everyone who has submitted. A CPNRI Team member will contact you shortly.
Below are the descriptions of the four special awards this year. Please note some have changed. To submit a special award nomination, please scroll down to the bottom of this tab.

Excellence in Service Award
The Excellence in Service Awarded was named in 2009 in honor of Susan K. Foote, a Speech-Language Pathologist at Perspectives for 18 years and a clinical team member for other agencies, including Avatar, Looking Upwards, and LIFE. The Excellence in Service Award is given to a professional who has helped create a person-centered inclusive community and demonstrated creativity and leadership, resulting in life changes for people supported. This award is given for outstanding contributions as a professional in services related to/or affecting people with developmental disabilities. Consideration is given to volunteer endeavors or exemplary practices.
2023 Winner: Frank DiRaimo, Perspectives Corporation

Governmental Service Award
The Governmental Service Award was initially named in honor of David Nimmo, who directed the Social Service Unit of the RI Division of Developmental Disabilities. This award is given to a state or federal service employee or an elected official who has contributed to the improved quality of life for people with developmental disabilities, including promoting policies at a community, state, or national level.
2023 Winners: Speaker of the House Joseph Shekarchi & Senate President Dominick Ruggerio

Team Unity Award
This award is given to a person (s) making outstanding contributions to their community. This person or team is judged on longevity, creativity, leadership, and inclusion within an agency and professional service, resulting in life changes for people supported. Nominees can include program managers/directors, coordinators/team leaders, or the entire team/program staff. This award is no longer limited to residential staff or teams but applies to other services.
2023 Winner: Ava Voice, Avatar

Employer of the Year
Many employers and organizations, including fitness clubs, breweries, restaurants, retail stores, and more, have partnered with CPNRI’s members. This award recognizes an organization or employer with a new or existing partnership with one or more of CPNRI’s member organizations for its commitment to creating an inclusive workplace community.
2023 Winner: Bally’s Twin River

The deadline to submit photos for our annual slideshow has passed. Thank you to everyone who submitted photos!
The deadline to submit DSPs of the Year has passed. Thank you to everyone who submitted.
The deadline to submit special award nominations has passed. Thank you to everyone who has submitted. A CPNRI Team member will contact you shortly.
Below are the descriptions of the four special awards this year. Please note some have changed. To submit a special award nomination, please scroll down to the bottom of this tab.

Excellence in Service Award
The Excellence in Service Awarded was named in 2009 in honor of Susan K. Foote, a Speech-Language Pathologist at Perspectives for 18 years and a clinical team member for other agencies, including Avatar, Looking Upwards, and LIFE. The Excellence in Service Award is given to a professional who has helped create a person-centered inclusive community and demonstrated creativity and leadership, resulting in life changes for people supported. This award is given for outstanding contributions as a professional in services related to/or affecting people with developmental disabilities. Consideration is given to volunteer endeavors or exemplary practices.
2023 Winner: Frank DiRaimo, Perspectives Corporation

Governmental Service Award
The Governmental Service Award was initially named in honor of David Nimmo, who directed the Social Service Unit of the RI Division of Developmental Disabilities. This award is given to a state or federal service employee or an elected official who has contributed to the improved quality of life for people with developmental disabilities, including promoting policies at a community, state, or national level.
2023 Winners: Speaker of the House Joseph Shekarchi & Senate President Dominick Ruggerio

Team Unity Award
This award is given to a person (s) making outstanding contributions to their community. This person or team is judged on longevity, creativity, leadership, and inclusion within an agency and professional service, resulting in life changes for people supported. Nominees can include program managers/directors, coordinators/team leaders, or the entire team/program staff. This award is no longer limited to residential staff or teams but applies to other services.
2023 Winner: Ava Voice, Avatar

Employer of the Year
Many employers and organizations, including fitness clubs, breweries, restaurants, retail stores, and more, have partnered with CPNRI’s members. This award recognizes an organization or employer with a new or existing partnership with one or more of CPNRI’s member organizations for its commitment to creating an inclusive workplace community.
2023 Winner: Bally’s Twin River

The Excellence in Service Awarded was named in 2009 in honor of Susan K. Foote, a Speech-Language Pathologist at Perspectives for 18 years and a clinical team member for other agencies, including Avatar, Looking Upwards, and LIFE. The Excellence in Service Award is given to a professional who has helped create a person-centered inclusive community and demonstrated creativity and leadership, resulting in life changes for people supported. This award is given for outstanding contributions as a professional in services related to/or affecting people with developmental disabilities. Consideration is given to volunteer endeavors or exemplary practices.
2023 Winner: Frank DiRaimo, Perspectives Corporation
The Governmental Service Award was initially named in honor of David Nimmo, who directed the Social Service Unit of the RI Division of Developmental Disabilities. This award is given to a state or federal service employee or an elected official who has contributed to the improved quality of life for people with developmental disabilities, including promoting policies at a community, state, or national level.
2023 Winners: Speaker of the House Joseph Shekarchi & Senate President Dominick Ruggerio
This award is given to a person (s) making outstanding contributions to their community. This person or team is judged on longevity, creativity, leadership, and inclusion within an agency and professional service, resulting in life changes for people supported. Nominees can include program managers/directors, coordinators/team leaders, or the entire team/program staff. This award is no longer limited to residential staff or teams but applies to other services.
2023 Winner: Ava Voice, Avatar
Many employers and organizations, including fitness clubs, breweries, restaurants, retail stores, and more, have partnered with CPNRI’s members. This award recognizes an organization or employer with a new or existing partnership with one or more of CPNRI’s member organizations for its commitment to creating an inclusive workplace community.
2023 Winner: Bally’s Twin River
The deadline to submit photos for our annual slideshow has passed. Thank you to everyone who submitted photos!

DSP Listening Sessions [Sign Up Required]
2024-09-23, 2024-09-24 | Rhode Island, RI, United States
See a the flyer for this event here. Spanish available here.
SIGN UP HERE: https://umn.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_6WLHI20cS0VJUk6
WHAT: To improve the workforce in RI, the Rhode Island Statewide Workforce Initiative Policy and Worker Voice Workgroup is conducting listening sessions to hear from DSPs. DSPs will be compensated for the time and the feedback given will help inform CPNRI actions over the next year or so. DSP will be given the space to share what they like about their job and how they can see the state impacting the things they don’t like.

WHERE: Listening Sessions will be hosted in 10 different locations throughout the state (details during signup).

WHEN:Monday, September 23rd, and Tuesday, September 24th. Listening sessions are an hour long.

Finance Committee Meeting (CPNRI)
2024-09-23 10:00 - 11:00, 2024-11-25 10:00 - 11:00 | https://us06web.zoom.us/j/82522282447

The Best & Worst of Nonprofit Newsletters
2024-10-10 10:00 - 11:00 | Hybrid, 1130 Ten Rod Road, North Kingstown, RI, 02852, United States

Intersectionality with Eli Clare (Registration Required)
2024-10-10 11:00 - 12:00
Complete the registration form to receive the Zoom link to join: https://cpnri.org/?tripetto=533f5be2fa3c3752c0313c2a9b757449b06cab9aa09c0182782743eb23c1a696
Bio: Eli is a traveling poet, storyteller, and social justice educator. Since 2008, he has spoken, taught, trained, and consulted at over 150 conferences, community events, and colleges across the US and Canada. He serves on the Community Advisory Board for the Disability Project at the Transgender Law Center and is also a Disability Futures Fellow (funded by the Ford Foundation and the Andrew W. Mellon Foundation). See the flyer for the training content, and please share this with anyone you think may be interested. You can also read more about Eli on his website.

SLA Meeting (CPNRI)
2024-10-28 11:00 - 12:00 | CPNRI, 1130 Ten Rod Road, North Kingstown, 02852, United States

Closed For Veterans Day
2024-11-11

Breaking the Thanksgiving Myth a Virtual Presentation by the Tomaquag Museum
2024-11-12 10:00 - 11:00 | https://cpnri.org/event/virtual-training-breaking-the-thanksgiving-myth-tomaquag-museum/
Presenter: Chrystal Mars Baker, is a Narragansett Tribal citizen whose love and service to family is her primary motivation for all she does. Chrystal is an educator who enjoys reading, researching, sharing history, and having thought-provoking dialogue. In her professional capacity, Chrystal is the Education Manager at the Tomaquag Museum. She also serves on the Board of Directors for the Rhode Island Humanities and The JonnyCake Center for Hope. As a member of the Charlestown Historical Society, she carries on the legacy of her grandparents who were among its founders. Her role in these organizations allows her to share cultural knowledge while working to uplift the Native voice.
Register here today: https://cpnri.org/?tripetto=5cfc101565d3844f5fea04622fe93c997acc347918e873d99c78a46dc1022105

CPNRI CFO Financial Meeting
2024-11-18 09:00 - 10:00 | https://us06web.zoom.us/j/83735016002?pwd=[REDACTED]

CCBHC Lunch and Learn [REGISTRATION REQUIRED]
2024-11-19 12:00 - 13:00 | Virtual Format
All members are invited to a special Lunch and Learn session focused on Rhode Island’s newest care model: Certified Community Behavioral Health Clinics (CCBHCs). This is a great opportunity to heard directly from the CCBHCs themselves about the programs they offer and ask any questions you may have.
Register here by November 15th.

Quarterly Executive Committee Meeting (CPNRI)
2024-11-21 09:30 - 11:30 | CPNRI, 1130 Ten Rod Road, North Kingstown, 02852, United States
This quarter’s Executive Committee meeting fell on Thanksgiving, so we are meeting a week earlier. This meeting is in person at the CPNRI office.

Closed For Thanksgiving
2024-11-28

Thriving Teams | A CPNRI Conference
2024-12-03 09:00 - 12:15 | Crowne Plaza, 801 Greenwich Ave, Warwick, RI, 02886, United States
Thriving Teams | A CPNRI Conference
Tuesday, December 3 from 9AM – 12:15PM. Doors open at 8AM. Free, registration required.
Location: Crowne Plaza – 801 Greenwich Ave, Warwick, RI

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SCHEDULE

SESSIONS

SPEAKERS

THRIVING TEAMS
SCHEDULE
8AM – 8:45AM
Registration & Light Refreshments
Check in & meet other attendees
9AM – 10:15AM
Welcome & Keynote Speakers
Keynote Address: Anthony Rodriguez and Ralph Tavares, Upstream DEI
10:30AM – 12PM
Breakout Session A
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12PM – 12:15PM
Closing Remarks
Plus details on a free giveaway!

BREAKOUT
SESSIONS
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NOTE: This is a half-day conference, so you can only choose one of the four session options during registration.

Leadership Coaching
SPEAKER(s): Anthony Rodriguez and Ralph Tavares, Upstream DEI
AUDIENCE: Executives, managers and emerging leaders
DESCRIPTION: How can leaders continue to elevate diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging programs with success? This session will discuss a framework for why diversity, equity, and inclusion strategies tend to fail and how organizations and teams can realign themselves to think of more sustainable outcomes. This learning session will lean on our framework for dialogue and discussion to openly discuss challenges to ‘DEIB’ work, learn about the 5 P’s, and how to think about long-term investments in DEIB success.

A Common Goal: Fostering Empathetic Relationships Within a Care Team
SPEAKER(s): Susan Jewel and Ariana DeAngelis, The Autism Project
AUDIENCE: Anyone on a care team
DESCRIPTION: To deliver impactful care, a person’s team must work as a cohesive, trusting and therapeutic network. Distrust, bias, frustration, miscommunication, cultural norms, opposing expectations and trauma can all influence one’s approach to members of the team. These influences often lead to breakdowns in communication and can negatively impact the individual as a result. This presentation addresses, from both the family and professional perspective, the causes of these communication breakdowns, and strategies for repairing and preventing them. Through an empathetic understanding of each person’s experience, a therapeutic and effective team will emerge.

Navigating Conflict at Work (CLOSED: Capacity Reached)
SPEAKER(s): Tricia Driscoll, Center for Mediation and Collaboration Rhode Island
AUDIENCE: All staff levels
DESCRIPTION: Participants will build on knowledge around communication, learn skills and strategies to engage in challenging conversations. These strategies will help create a culture of trust where team members have the skills and strategies to engage in challenging conversations. Learning Objectives include 1) Assess and understand individual default conflict management style and the impact on communication. 2) Assess and understand individual positions and interests and how they impact communication. 3) Learn strategies for engaging in challenging conversations in the workplace. 4) Learn to recognize levels of conflict in the workplace and when to get help. 5) Practice effective strategies and techniques to improve communication and relationships when participating in challenging conversations.

SPEAKER(s): Anthony Rodriguez and Ralph Tavares, Upstream DEI
AUDIENCE: Executives, managers and emerging leaders
DESCRIPTION: How can leaders continue to elevate diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging programs with success? This session will discuss a framework for why diversity, equity, and inclusion strategies tend to fail and how organizations and teams can realign themselves to think of more sustainable outcomes. This learning session will lean on our framework for dialogue and discussion to openly discuss challenges to ‘DEIB’ work, learn about the 5 P’s, and how to think about long-term investments in DEIB success.
SPEAKER(s): Susan Jewel and Ariana DeAngelis, The Autism Project
AUDIENCE: Anyone on a care team
DESCRIPTION: To deliver impactful care, a person’s team must work as a cohesive, trusting and therapeutic network. Distrust, bias, frustration, miscommunication, cultural norms, opposing expectations and trauma can all influence one’s approach to members of the team. These influences often lead to breakdowns in communication and can negatively impact the individual as a result. This presentation addresses, from both the family and professional perspective, the causes of these communication breakdowns, and strategies for repairing and preventing them. Through an empathetic understanding of each person’s experience, a therapeutic and effective team will emerge.
SPEAKER(s): Tricia Driscoll, Center for Mediation and Collaboration Rhode Island
AUDIENCE: All staff levels
DESCRIPTION: Participants will build on knowledge around communication, learn skills and strategies to engage in challenging conversations. These strategies will help create a culture of trust where team members have the skills and strategies to engage in challenging conversations. Learning Objectives include 1) Assess and understand individual default conflict management style and the impact on communication. 2) Assess and understand individual positions and interests and how they impact communication. 3) Learn strategies for engaging in challenging conversations in the workplace. 4) Learn to recognize levels of conflict in the workplace and when to get help. 5) Practice effective strategies and techniques to improve communication and relationships when participating in challenging conversations.
OUR AMAZING
SPEAKERS

Anthony Rodriguez
Upstream DEI

Ralph Tavares
Upstream DEI

Tricia Driscoll
Center for Mediation RI

Ariana DeAngelis
The Autism Project

Susan Jewel
The Autism Project
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