Small Business Saturday (Disability-Owned Businesses)
2024-11-30 09:00 - 15:30 (America/New_York) | Crowne Plaza, 801 Greenwich Ave, Warwick, RI, 02886, United States
Please note: This event is not run by CPNRI.
Small Business Saturday Shop RI is a holiday shopping showcase featuring more than 150 diverse vendors. These include: entrepreneurs, artists, Farm Fresh RI, Social Venture Enterprises, veterans, minority-owned and disability-owned businesses — and it’s THE best place to shop small in RI with a wide selection of unique services and products all in one convenient location!
This event is free for the whole family. There is no admission fee or cost for parking!
Organized by a collaboration of the Small Business Administration, Center for Women and Enterprise, Veterans Business Outreach Center, and the Rhode Island Developmental Disabilities Council.
More information here.

Closed For Thanksgiving
2024-11-28

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

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.

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.

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

Governor's Commission on Disabilities
2024-11-18 16:30 - 18:30 | State of RI, 2 Cherry Dale Court, Cranston, RI, 02920, United States
A meeting by the Rhode Island Governor’s Commission on Disabilities.
Note: This event is hosted by the commission, not CPNRI.

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

Children's Provider Meeting (CPNRI)
2024-11-13 11:00 - 12:00 | https://us06web.zoom.us/j/89920982337?pwd=[REDACTED]

EI Providers Meeting (CPNRI)
2024-11-13 09:30 - 10:30 | Hybrid, 1130 Ten Rod Road, North Kingstown, RI, 02852, United States

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

HR Committee Meeting (CPNRI)
2024-11-12 09:00 - 10:00, 2024-10-08 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

Closed For Veterans Day
2024-11-11

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

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

All Abilities Arts & Crafts for Adults
2024-10-28 10:30 - 11:30, 2024-10-09 10:30 - 11:30, 2024-09-23 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.

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

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.

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

Children's Provider Meeting (CPNRI)
2024-10-09 11:00 - 12:00 | https://us06web.zoom.us/j/89920982337?pwd=[REDACTED]

EI Providers Meeting
2024-10-09 09:30 - 10:30 | Hybrid, 1130 Ten Rod Road, North Kingstown, RI, 02852, United States

DSP Listening Sessions [Sign Up Required]
2024-09-24, 2024-09-23 | 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.

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!
