CPN would like to recognize long time member and Past President, Linda Ward for being recognized as one of the YWCA Women of Achievement 2014!! 

"Women of Achievement Awards are recognized nationally, and bring attention to the accomplishments of women in industry, culture and public service in local communities. Selection criteria focuses on exceptional skills, leadership and mentoring; breaking new ground or old barriers; and being agents of positive change and inspiration. The awards are based on achievements promoting peace, justice, freedom and dignity. YWCA is dedicated to eliminating racism, empowering women and promoting these qualities. Linda N. Ward is co-founder and executive director of Opportunities Unlimited, Inc. — an agency whose mission is to support people with differing abilities to lead rich and fulfilling lives and to ensure that all people regardless of abilities are treated with dignity and respect. Ward is a founding member of the RI Disability Vote Project. She was appointed to the Governor’s Commission on Disabilities and serves as chair of the legislation committee. She is a board member and past president of the Community Provider Network of RI. She is a supporter of the RI Coalition for the Homeless and a member of Women Ending Hunger at the RI Community Food Bank. Ward received her Bachelor’s and Master’s Degrees from Rhode Island College. She is a graduate of Leadership Rhode Island and a 2009 Fellow of The Initiative for Nonprofit Excellence at The Rhode Island Foundation." 

Congratulations to Linda on this award and a sincere thank you for your many years of tireless leadership in the association and advocacy on behalf of people with intellectual and developmental disabilities!

Copy and photo courtesy of YWCA Rhode Island  www.ywcari.org

CPNRI is hosting a

Meeting the Candidates Event at the Crowne Plaza

Please join us on September 23rd for a casual conversation with candidates running for 

State-wide Office and General  Assembly

Visit Eventbrite to Register

CPNRI celebrates its 2014 Annual Meeting and DSP Recognition!

Over 200 people from across 21 service organizations and guests gathered to honor the 2014 DSP's of the Year.  In addition to our Direct Support Professionals, CPNRI recognized the following individuals and businesses for the supprt of people with developmental disabilities:

Darlene Faust - Excellence in Service

Marie Ganim - Nimmo Governmental Service

Alexis Valory McHugh - Aver Leadership

Dr. Donald Hebb - Special Recognition

Beacon Hospice - Community Service

2014 Annual Meeting Slide Show

2014 Annual Meeting

March is Developmental Disabilities Awareness Month!

CPNRI will be celebrating DD Awareness Month with a ceremony honoring Senator Louis DiPalma and Representative Cale Keable for their compassion for and commitment to Rhode Islanders with developmental disabilities.

The ceremony will be held on March 27th in the State House ~ Senate Lounge at 3:30pm
In attendence will be a representative from the Governor's Office, EOHHS Secretary Steven Costantino, BHDDH Director Craig Stenning, Senator Dominic Ruggerio and Representative Christopher Blazejewski.

The ceremony will be immediately followed by a reception in the Rotunda with representatives from the twenty-one member organizations of CPNRI on hand to visit with there local Senators and Representatives. 

DD Awareness Month will also be recognized with Senate and House Resolutions at this time.

We are excited to take this opportunity for outreach and education on the contributions made by people with intellectual and developmental disabilities every day!