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A speaker addresses a large crowd from a podium on the steps of a government building. Hundreds of advocates, many wearing blue, fill the plaza below. A sign language interpreter stands nearby.

Hundreds of Advocates at the Rhode Island State House

"We shouldn't be up here every year arguing for the funds that there is no dispute we need. Let's end this now. Let's get the money in the budget."
Aerial view of a college campus in autumn, centered on a symmetrical historic stone building with a small clock tower and columned entrance. Tree-lined walkways radiate outward across green lawns, surrounded by academic buildings. The landscape is filled with fall foliage in shades of orange, red, and yellow, with parking areas and a distant tree-covered horizon visible under a partly cloudy sky.

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April 23, 2026

URI Releases New Book on Disability Stories

A new book shares real stories of people with disabilities growing from college into adulthood, and there’s a free talk about it at the University of Rhode Island.
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April 9, 2026

New Report: RI Disability Services Contribute $851 Million to Economy

For too long, disability services have been framed as a cost. The new data tells a different story.
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Aerial nighttime view of the Rhode Island State House dome lit bright green, with the gold statue on top visible against a city skyline filled with lights and buildings in Providence.

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March 26, 2026

Rhode Island State House Shines Green for Inclusion

Why is the State House green?
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March 12, 2026

Bill Would Create More Accessible Housing in Rhode Island

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January 22, 2026

CPNRI Releases 2025 Annual Report

Take a look inside the best annual report yet.
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October 16, 2025

The Hidden Café in the State House | Disability Employment

The woman serving Governors and state lawmakers.
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May 29, 2025

Tennis Lessons For People with Disabilities

What began as simple rallies has grown into a space for connection and shared victories.
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April 16, 2025

People with Disabilities Deliver Meals to Seniors

For 15 years, this group has delivered meals and connection in rain, sun or snow.
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March 11, 2024

Disability Employment Reaches Record High | New Report

The report found that employees with a disability still experience an unemployment rate that is double what employees without a disability face.
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