Description
Presented by RIPIN and the Rhode Island Department of Behavioral Healthcare, Developmental Disabilities, and Hospitals (BHDDH)
The Self-Direction Community Meeting will take place on Monday, November 16, 2026, from 6:00 to 8:00 PM. This in-person event will be held at the Crowne Plaza, 801 Greenwich Avenue, Warwick, Rhode Island.
This meeting will be a valuable opportunity for individuals who self-direct their services and their supporters to connect with the community, stay informed about current initiatives, and help shape future Self-Direction events and opportunities across Rhode Island. 🔗Registration is required!
Community Meeting Agenda:
- 6:00 - 6:20 PM: Registration Check-In & Welcome
- 6:20 - 6:30 PM: Advocates in Action Panel: Informing attendees about upcoming Leadership Series classes and new Foundations of Peer Supports
- 6:30 - 6:40 PM: Break
- 6:40 - 7:20 PM: BHDDH State Panel: Sharing news, updates, and information about Self-Direction in Rhode Island
- 7:20 - 7:30 PM: Break
- 7:30 - 7:50 PM: RIPIN Listening Session for the 3rd Annual Self-Directed Support Conference: A collaborative discussion to brainstorm topics and ideas for the 3rd Annual Self-Directed Conference, coming in April 2027
- 7:50 - 8:00 PM: Wrap-Up & Raffle