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.
Services
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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
- Rhode Island
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Contact
Telephone Numbers
General Information
Is Shelter?
No
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Date of Official Change:
April 15, 2022
Legal Status:
State
Services
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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
- Rhode Island
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.
Contact
Telephone Numbers
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
Phone Numbers
Main Phone
(401) 222-2231
General Phone
(401) 222-5960
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