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Full Resource Name:
Advocates in Action
Address
Independence Square, 500 Prospect Street
Pawtucket, RI 02860
(877) 532-5543
Description:
Rhode Island's Statewide Self-Advocacy organization. Works to help people understand information more clearly, learn about rights, participate in their communities and share their unique gifts with the rest of society. Also works to raise public awareness about disabilities.
Activities include:
- Hosting an annual statewide Self-Advocacy
conference. Approximately 430 people attend.
- Hosting an annual Statewide Self-Advocacy Town Hall style meeting. Approximately 300 people attend.
- Designing/Adapting accessible materials in a variety of formats to help people understand issues related to Self-Advocacy.
- Coordinating a year-long Leadership Series training for individuals who have a Developmental Disability, families and direct support staff.
- Bringing disability awareness experiences to schools, colleges, businesses, support agencies and others.
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Description
Rhode Island's Statewide Self-Advocacy organization. Works to help people understand information more clearly, learn about rights, participate in their communities and share their unique gifts with the rest of society. Also works to raise public awareness about disabilities. Activities include: - Hosting an annual statewide Self-Advocacy conference. Approximately 430 people attend. - Hosting an annual Statewide Self-Advocacy Town Hall style meeting. Approximately 300 people attend. - Designing/Adapting accessible materials in a variety of formats to help people understand issues related to Self-Advocacy. - Coordinating a year-long Leadership Series training for individuals who have a Developmental Disability, families and direct support staff. - Bringing disability awareness experiences to schools, colleges, businesses, support agencies and others.
Service Area
Rhode Island
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General Information
Hours:
Varies
Intake Process:
Call
Program Fees:
Varies
Eligibility:
Developmentally Disabled
Handicap Accessible?
Yes
Is Shelter?
No
Miscellaneous
AKA:
AIA
Related Resource
Date of Official Change:
April 1, 2024
Legal Status:
Non-Profit
Address Listings
Physical (Primary)
Independence Square, 500 Prospect Street
Pawtucket, RI 02860
Mailing
Independence Square. 500 Prospect Street
Pawtucket, RI 02860
Contacts
Deb Kney
Phone Numbers
Main Phone
(877) 532-5543