Events and Forums
DD Community Forums
BHDDH holds virtual DD Community Forums every three months. The forums are free and open to anyone interested in joining.
At the community forums, individuals will learn BHDDH news and updates from Director Kevin Savage and other members of the team. This is also a great event for BHDDH to learn more from the community. BHDDH welcomes feedback from the community.
The forums take place on Zoom and are hosted by Advocates in Action. There is an option to join online or call into the forum. All forums are recorded, and American Sign Language (ASL) interpreters are present at the event.
2026 Forum Dates
There will be two DD Community Forums left in 2026. You must sign-up for each event.
Tuesday, September 8, 2026, from 3:00pm to 4:30pm online sign-up
Tuesday, December 8, 2026, from 3:00pm to 4:30pm online sign-up
- Tuesday, June 17, 2025, Community Forum
- Tuesday, March 18, 2025, Community Forum
- Tuesday, December 10, 2024, Community Forum
- September 17, 2024 Community Forum recording
- June 18, 2024 Community Forum recording
- March 19, 2024 Community Forum recording
- July 27, 2023 Public Information Sessions on Individual Budgets and Other Changes
- June 20, 2023 Community Forum PowerPoint Presentation
- May 11, 2022 Community Forum meeting notes
To review other recordings of past DD Community Forums, visit Advocates in Action Rhode Island: Rhode Island's Statewide Self-Advocacy Organization (website).
Community Events
This table shares a list of upcoming community events. These events are not led, organized, or sponsored by the Division.
|
Event |
Date and Time |
Location |
Sign-up |
| The Arc & AT&T – Digital Skills Training | Ongoing / Not date‑specific/ Free | Online | Take free courses online |
| Sherlock Center: Supporting Meaningful Employment: Job Retention and Coaching | June 24 – September 23, 2026 (Hybrid Series) | Hybrid (Online + In‑Person) | Register Online |
| Self‑Directed Support Toolkit | Tuesday, August 25, 2026 at 6:00 PM | Zoom | Register Online |
| Supplemental Security Income (SSI) Overview | Wednesday, August 26, 2026, 12:00–1:00 PM | Zoom | Register Online |
| Working With Benefits – Yes, You Can! | Wednesday, September 16, 2026, 12:00–1:00 PM | Zoom | Register Online |
| Sherlock Center: Supporting Meaningful Employment – Job Retention & Coaching | June 24 – September 23, 2026 (Hybrid series) | Hybrid (Online + In‑Person) | Register Online |
| Sherlock Center: Supported Decision‑Making Documentary Premiere | Thursday, October 22, 2026, 4:30–8:30 PM | Stay tuned for more information | Stay tuned for more information |
| Save the Date: RIPIN Annual Breakfast | October 29, 2026, 8:00–10:00 AM | Crowne Plaza, Warwick, RI | Sign‑Up: $75 per ticket. Register Online |
This webpage was updated 8/18/2026.