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Graphic advocating for full funding of disability services. At the top, bold navy text reads, “20,000 people with disabilities, 5,000 staff, & 35 providers are asking you to…” Below it, large green text says, “Fully Fund Disability Services.” On the left is a circular photo of Rhode Island Governor Dan McKee speaking at a podium. To the right is a horizontal progress bar filled halfway in dark blue, labeled “50%.” Beneath the bar, text explains that a state review found disability services need more funding and that Governor McKee’s proposed budget funds only 50% of the recommended amount. The text states that advocates are asking lawmakers to fund 100% of the funding needed for disability services. A section header below reads, “What Fully Funded Services Look Like,” with green checkmark icons beneath it, indicating positive outcomes or benefits (specific items not shown in this image).

Funding Disability Services in Rhode Island

New legislation is expected soon that would increase funding for disability services.
A Paralympic swimmer wearing a white sweater with an American flag holds up a gold medal and smiles in the foreground. Behind her, swimmers race in a pool with lane lines visible. In the top right corner, a circular graphic shows a chest X-ray with one lung highlighted in red, referencing a medical incident.

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January 14, 2026

She Won Gold After a Collapsed Lung

In an exclusive story with CPNRI, Leanne shares how her greatest struggle became her greatest comeback.
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