Rhode Island Department of Health-Disability and Health Program

Address

Three Capitol Hill
Providence, RI 02908

(401) 222-2231

Description:

To promote the health and wellness of Rhode Islanders living with disabilities.

Provide professional development training and targeted technical assistance for practitioners working with people with disabilities;
Provide access to assistive technology.
Work with partners to ensure that Rhode Island healthcare facilities are physically accessible to all.
Train healthcare providers on how to communicate respectfully and sensitively with patients who have disabilities.
Evaluate and monitor health disparities between people with disabilities and the population at-large.
Offer internship opportunities to high school students with disabilities.
Provides information on prevention and treatment of disabilities for all Rhode Islanders, birth through adult. Promotes wellness and access to care for persons with disabilities.

Description

To promote the health and wellness of Rhode Islanders living with disabilities. Provide professional development training and targeted technical assistance for practitioners working with people with disabilities; Provide access to assistive technology. Work with partners to ensure that Rhode Island healthcare facilities are physically accessible to all. Train healthcare providers on how to communicate respectfully and sensitively with patients who have disabilities. Evaluate and monitor health disparities between people with disabilities and the population at-large. Offer internship opportunities to high school students with disabilities. Provides information on prevention and treatment of disabilities for all Rhode Islanders, birth through adult. Promotes wellness and access to care for persons with disabilities.

Hours

Mon-Fri 8:30AM-4:30PM

Required Documents

Varies

Eligibility

Disabled Individuals

Fees

No Fees

Intake Procedure

Call or Visit for Information

Service Area

Statewide

Geography Served

    If a location is grayed out it means that only certain areas within it are covered. The areas with complete covereage are listed in black.

  • Rhode Island

    Contact

    Name:
    Deborah Garneau
    Phone:
    401-222-8022
    Email:
    Deborah.Garneau@health.ri.gov
    Website:

    Telephone Numbers

    Number:
    401-222-2231
    Name:
    Main Phone
    Edit Service DetailsClick here to see this service (TD-0300.8000) and related services within the Service Tree.

    General Information

    Is Shelter?

    No

    Miscellaneous

    Related Resource

    Date of Official Change:

    April 15, 2022

    Legal Status:

    State

    Description

    To promote the health and wellness of Rhode Islanders living with disabilities. Provide professional development training and targeted technical assistance for practitioners working with people with disabilities; Provide access to assistive technology. Work with partners to ensure that Rhode Island healthcare facilities are physically accessible to all. Train healthcare providers on how to communicate respectfully and sensitively with patients who have disabilities. Evaluate and monitor health disparities between people with disabilities and the population at-large. Offer internship opportunities to high school students with disabilities. Provides information on prevention and treatment of disabilities for all Rhode Islanders, birth through adult. Promotes wellness and access to care for persons with disabilities.

    Hours

    Mon-Fri 8:30AM-4:30PM

    Required Documents

    Varies

    Eligibility

    Disabled Individuals

    Fees

    No Fees

    Intake Procedure

    Call or Visit for Information

    Service Area

    Statewide

    Geography Served

      If a location is grayed out it means that only certain areas within it are covered. The areas with complete covereage are listed in black.

    • Rhode Island

      Contact

      Name:
      Deborah Garneau
      Phone:
      401-222-8022
      Email:
      Deborah.Garneau@health.ri.gov
      Website:

      Telephone Numbers

      Number:
      401-222-2231
      Name:
      Main Phone
      Edit Service DetailsClick here to see this service (TD-0300.8000) and related services within the Service Tree.

      Geographies Served

      • Serves All Areas

      Address Listings

      Mailing

      3 Capitol Hill
      Providence, RI 02908

      Physical (Primary)

      Three Capitol Hill
      Providence, RI 02908

      Contacts

      Deborah Garneau

      Primary Contact

      (401) 222-8022

      Deborah.Garneau@health.ri.gov

      Phone Numbers

      Main Phone

      (401) 222-2231

      General Phone

      (401) 222-5960

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