We're recapping the key points from our Olmstead Listening Sessions on supporting independent lives for Rhode Islanders with disabilities.

As we welcome 2025, it’s the perfect time to focus on empowering ourselves and others. Small, intentional steps can make this year more fulfilling and independent: Work Smarter, Not Harder Take time to assess your living space and daily routine. Are there adjustments that could make life easier? Simple updates like installing grab bars, improving lighting, or rearranging furniture can enhance safety and independence. Pair these changes with the use of technology, such as voice-activated...

As the 2024 elections approach, OSCIL invited the RI Governor's Commission on Disabilities to guest-author this article explaining their...