Member Briefing Call (ANCOR)
2025-05-09 12:30 - 13:00, 2025-05-16 12:30 - 13:00, 2025-05-23 12:30 - 13:00, 2025-05-30 12:30 - 13:00, 2025-06-06 12:30 - 13:00 (America/New_York) | https://ancor-org.zoom.us/j/87027457284?pwd=[REDACTED]

SLA Meeting (CPNRI)
2025-05-12 11:00 - 12:30 | https://us06web.zoom.us/j/88257714166?pwd=[REDACTED]
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GA Meeting (CPNRI)
2025-05-12 12:00 - 13:00
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HR Committee Meeting (CPNRI)
2025-05-13 09:00 - 10:00 | Community Provider Network of Rhode Island (CPNRI), 1130 Ten Rod Rd, North Kingstown, RI, United States

Rhode Island’s Workforce Development Initiative (Advancing Employment Webinar)
2025-05-13 14:00 - 15:00
Facilitators: Doug Crandell, and Dr.Rackensperger, IHDD, Advancing Employment
Speakers: Matthew D. Weldon, Director, Rhode IslandDepartment of Labor and Training (DLT)
Rory Carmody, Director, AccessPoint RI, Director, Project SEARCH atBally’s Twin River Casino
Sue Babin, RI Developmental Disabilities Council, Director, RI’sSelf-Employment Business Incubator Project
Aimee Fernandes, Service Coordinator, Looking Upwards, Inc., Personal CareAssistant Training
Join us for an overview of how onestate is re-writing the collaborative approach to labor shortages and buildingworkforce solutions from funding provided by the State Department of Labor andTraining under their Real Jobs RI initiatives. Director Weldon willshare information on Real Jobs RI, target populations and their commitmentto both strengthening RI’s workforce and increasing incomes for working RhodeIslanders. From focusing on training individuals as PCA’s, varied industries throughProject SEARCH, and Self-Employment and Entrepreneurship, the panel willdiscuss the components of their programs. This is a unique opportunity forworkforce development personnel as well as ID/DD agencies to hear aboutcross-walking core missions to achieve fuller employment, ideas for recruitmentand hiring, and how creative braided funding initiatives can foster economicdevelopment across sectors as diverse as small business development, hospitalityand entertainment, and human services.
The webinar is free to attend, but registration is required.
Registration Link: https://zoom.us/meeting/register/1S_N6Tx0T62yQCmhEFbauw

EI Providers Meeting (CPNRI)
2025-05-14 09:30 - 10:30
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Children's Providers Meeting (CPNRI)
2025-05-14 11:00 - 12:00
Topic: Children’s Provider Meeting
Time: Jan 8, 2025 11:00 AM Eastern Time (US and Canada)
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CFO Meeting (CPNRI)
2025-05-19 09:00 - 10:00 | https://us06web.zoom.us/j/87859038086?pwd=[REDACTED]
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All Abilities Arts & Crafts for Adults
2025-05-19 10:30 - 11:30 | Mt. Pleasant Library, 315 Academy Ave, Providence, RI, 02908, United States
Note: This event is NOT organized by CPNRI. It is put on by the Mt. Pleasant Library.
This program is designed for adults with developmental disabilities. All abilities are welcome!
There are limited spots available. Registration is required. Please register through Eventbrite.
Adults with developmental disabilities should be escorted by a direct support professional or guardian. Librarians can not be held responsible for any program participants and are there solely to provide this program. Direct support professionals and guardians are expected to assist developmentally disabled adults with program activities. Organizations should make sure to send at least one direct support professional per every two adults with developmental disabilities.

Monthly DD Provider Meeting (BHDDH)
2025-05-20 10:00 - 11:00 | Virtual Format

Technology and Innovation Committee (CPNRI)
2025-05-20 11:00 - 12:30 | https://us06web.zoom.us/j/88077025572?pwd=[REDACTED]

Georgia’s Disability Justice Journey and Employment (Advancing Employment Webinar)
2025-05-20 14:00 - 15:00
Facilitators: Doug Crandell, and Dr.Rackensperger, IHDD, Advancing Employment
Speakers: Maria Pinkleton, Public RelationsDirector, Georgia Council on Developmental Disabilities
Stacey Ramirez, Disability Consultant, Partner Crimminz &Associates
Join us as we travel throughGeorgia history to pay tribute to the struggle, progress, and outcomes relatedto citizens with disabilities in the great Peach State! We will hear about the Olmstead Supreme Courtdecision, the Department of Justice settlement, and policy changes through thelens of employment, jobs, and fair pay. Don’t miss this opportunity to hearabout the EMBRACING POSSIBILITY: Georgia’s Disability Justice Journey Exhibitat the Tubman African American Museum running from May 16-June 16, 2025.
The webinar is free to attend, but registration is required.
Registration Link: https://zoom.us/meeting/register/Zce4qglWT0S-nVT3-TCozQ

Nonprofit Legal Protection Project Info Session
2025-05-21 09:30 - 11:00 | Rhode Island Community Foundation, 1 Union St, Providence, RI, United States
Join the Nonprofit Legal Protection Project (NLPP) for an in-person info session for Rhode Island Foundation grantees on risks associated with recent actions threatening federal funding. The Rhode Island Foundation has partnered with the NLPP, a legal resource built to ensure that the laws that protect federal funding to nonprofits will be followed and enforced so nonprofits can continue to fulfill their charitable missions.
Register today, capacity is limited. Only one participant per organization may register and attend.
Many nonprofits that receive federal funding and rely on it to serve their communities are the subject of recent federal actions that threaten that funding. At this info session, local nonprofits will hear more about how to prepare to recognize, and mitigate, risk with the help of NLPP. Register here: https://lp.constantcontactpages.com/ev/reg/tjuwqzh?source_id=97f14467-071b-4874-92d4-3f5b5e0bccd6&source_type=em&c=yiPjnvxiNYal6jFZBkSAj9V4W_R5IMeQaKO3PGWoiwQ7J6N6h4VFfA==

Creating a Dementia-Capable Workforce of First Responders (NADRC Webinar)
2025-05-21 15:00 - 16:00
It is not uncommon for people living with dementia (PLWD) and their caregivers to encounter first responders, including law enforcement, as they age in their homes and communities. These encounters are often associated with dementia related symptoms. To best serve PLWD, first responders benefit from thorough training to understand dementia and its symptoms. Through their Alzheimer’s Disease Programs Initiative grant, the North Central Texas Council of Governments (NCTCOG) engaged Dementia Friendly Fort Worth (DFFW) to design and implement a full-day dementia training program from which over 800 police cadets have benefited. This webinar will explore the partnership between NCTCOG and DFFW and how they developed and implemented their curriculum, including the engagement with the police academy leadership and its impact on cadets’ knowledge, skills, and attitudes. Details on the ways the cadet training program is designed to transform first responder interactions with PLWD by promoting understanding, empathy, and practical strategies for more compassionate and effective responses will be included in the webinar.
This webinar is free to attend but registration is required. Register here: https://rtiorg.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_v5M63N2vREWBZ68kMS-dNA?ampDeviceId=6aaee891-b1d9-49fe-8700-3bd1d46e3d24&SessionId=1744894283724#/registration

Quarterly Executive Committee Meeting (CPNRI)
2025-05-22 09:30 - 11:30 | Community Provider Network of Rhode Island (CPNRI), 1130 Ten Rod Rd, North Kingstown, RI, United States
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Workforce Development Committee (CPNRI)
2025-05-27 10:00 - 11:00 | Virtual Format

Friendships at Work (Advancing Employment Webinar)
2025-05-27 14:00 - 15:00
Facilitators:Doug Crandell, and Dr. Rackensperger, IHDD,Advancing Employment
Speaker:Phoebe Goodman, Pathways to Friendship Facilitator,The Arc Massachusetts
This presentation will cover howto support people with disabilities to develop natural supports and friendshipsin their workplaces. The presentation follows the structure of the “BuildingFriendships at Work” toolkit. The audience for this presentation includes jobcoaches, job developers, employment specialists, parents and supportedemployment managers. This is an excellent opportunity for any staffperson who supports people with disabilities in their employment goals! Thispresentation will provide the audience with strategies to support people withdisabilities to truly be a part of their workplace and connect with coworkers,both at work and outside of work.
The webinar is free to attend, but registration is required.
Registration Link: https://zoom.us/meeting/register/z6_mTFaBTWmyU7M3YzJvoA

Mastering Crisis Leadership: From Compliance to Readiness (ANCOR Webinar)
2025-05-28 13:00 - 14:00
From cyberattacks to natural disasters, leaders must be equipped to handle a broad spectrum of crises. This webinar focuses on the specific challenges leaders face during crises, offering tailored guidance for navigating emergencies while maintaining compliance and ensuring the safety of those receiving services and their staff.
Through real-world case studies and interactive elements, such as polling and quick discussions, participants will engage in decision-making processes and apply executive-level strategies to crisis scenarios they could face. This session provides actionable insights into balancing regulatory pressures, staffing issues, and maintaining public trust, all while preparing your team to respond effectively to unexpected events.
Note: This session will encompass specific regulatory requirements within the ICF/IID program, but content will also be applicable across service types.
Presenter

Catherine Thibedeau, Executive Director, Independence Advocates of Maine

Register for the webinar here: https://www.ancor.org/webinar/mastering-crisis-leadership-from-compliance-to-readiness-within-the-icf-iid-program/?_zs=lKM2m1&_zl=eFxDA

Group Homes Meeting (CPNRI)
2025-06-02 09:00 - 10:30 | AccessPoint RI, 111 Comstock Pkwy, Cranston, RI, United States
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FI Meeting (CPNRI)
2025-06-03 09:00 - 10:00 | https://us06web.zoom.us/j/86923415885?pwd=[REDACTED]

Rooted in Purpose: Advancing Whole-Person Care for Individuals with I/DD & Autism (Netsmart Webinar)
2025-06-03 14:00 - 15:00
Join this free session to learn how provider organizations are using innovative solutions and strategies to streamline documentation, optimize staffing, manage outcomes, and support value-based care models.Register here: https://www.ancor.org/partner-presentation/rooted-in-purpose-advancing-whole-person-care-for-individuals-with-i-dd-autism/?_zs=lKM2m1&_zl=fFxDA

Advocacy Day
2025-06-03 14:30 - 16:30 | Rhode Island State House, 82 Smith Street, Providence, Rhode Island, 02903, United States
Across our country essential services that empower millions of people are under threat, but together we can protect them. Today, a lot of attention is rightly focused on challenges at the federal level. Yet here in Rhode Island, decisions are being made that will have a direct impact on our communities. Right now your voice is needed at the State House to ensure people with disabilities aren’t left behind.
✅ Please let us know you will be there, and how many people you are bringing with you, here. Signing up will also keep you in the loop as the day approaches.

You Can Work with Benefits! (Sherlock)
2025-06-03 17:30 - 19:00
Are you receiving SSI or SSDI? Are you thinking about working or already working? If you answered yes to these questions, please join our “You Can Work with Benefits!” information session. We will review the impact of work on benefits including SSI, SSDI, Medicare and Medicaid and inform you on work incentives and safety nets that are available for beneficiaries. Our goal is to dispel the myths and empower those receiving benefits to choose work! ASL interpreters will be provided for this event. This presentation is the first in a Rhode Island Governor’s Commission on Disabilities webinar series, “Empowerment at Work: Navigating Employment with Disabilities.” Information about the following sessions will be posted on the GCD website:

Tuesday, June 10: Employment Reasonable Accommodations
Tuesday, June 17: Assistive Technology in the Workplace
Tuesday, June 24: Financial Independence Featuring ABLE Accounts

Register for this presentation here: https://sherlockcenter.ric.edu/events-education-training/all-events/gcd

Life Experience Informing Careers in Dementia Services and Supports: Panel Discussion (NADRC Webinar)
2025-06-04 14:00 - 15:00
The overlap of professional and personal lives can be a challenge to navigate, but there are opportunities for each role to inform the other. It is not uncommon for professionals in the dementia field to have personal experiences as caregivers. This personal experience informs their work, providing opportunities to infuse their perspective in the programs and services they develop and deliver. The lessons learned from people who experience both roles are compelling and can help guide dementia work and caregiving practices. In this webinar, we will have a panel discussion about the intersection of careers in supporting people living with dementia and caregivers and the ways their personal experiences as dementia caregivers have informed this work.
This webinar is free to attend but registration is required. Register here: 6-4-2025 NADRC Webinar-Life-Experience-Careers-in-Dementia-Services-Panel-Discussion

Member Meeting (CPNRI)
2025-06-05 09:30 - 11:30 | Community Provider Network of Rhode Island (CPNRI), 1130 Ten Rod Rd, North Kingstown, RI, United States
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Nominating Committee Meeting (CPNRI)
2025-06-09 09:00 - 10:00 | https://us06web.zoom.us/j/84710958093?pwd=[REDACTED]
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