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The Rhode Island Developmental Disabilities Council is a federally mandated and funded agency of state government in Rhode Island. Promoting the ideas that will enhance the lives of people with developmental disabilities is one of the Council´s missions. Under our federal enabling legislation we must stay abreast of and share information about new programs and services and important issues, trends and ideas that are of concern to people with developmental disabilities, families, service agencies, business and community leaders, legislators and policy makers. In this sense our web site connects people with the information they need to make positive changes in their lives or to develop a frame of reference for decision making.
New to our web site is Accessible Rhode Island, a project that rates restaurants and other cultural venues according to standards set by the Americans with Disabilities Act
Our web site News pages include much of the material that is published in our free quarterly newsletter. The Council´s annual Recreation Guide lists a broad range of recreation, arts and entertainment and education programs and services for people who have a disability. Our Web Guide will link you to other internet resources ranging from government agencies to issue oriented advocacy groups.
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