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Department of , Behavioral Healthcare, Developmental Disabilities & Hospitals , State of Rhode Island

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.

2025 Forum Dates

There will be two DD Community Forums left in 2025. You must sign-up for each event.  

Tuesday, September 16, 2025 from 3:00pm to 4:30pm online sign-up

Tuesday, December 16, 2025 from 3:00pm to 4:30pm online sign-up 

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

“Accessibility is Beautiful 2025 & FRINGEPVD! Together for one amazing day!”​

Saturday, July 26, 2025, 11am-3pm​

The Steel Yard,​

27 Sims Avenue Providence, RI 02909​

Accessibility is Beautiful event page. ​

“Working With Benefits - Yes, You Can!” by Sherlock Center​

Wednesday, July 30, 2025, 12-1pm ​

Zoom​

Working With Benefits sign-up webpage. ​

“Introduction to Person-Centered Thinking” by Sherlock Center​

Tuesday to Thursday, Aug. 5 to 7​

11am-1pm​

Zoom​

Person-Centered Thinking training sign-up. ​

“Supporting Meaningful Employment: ​Job Retention and Coaching” by Sherlock​

Thursdays, August 7 to September 4, 2025, at different times​

In-person​

Join the Job Retention and Coaching training program online.​

“Black and Aging Health and Wellness Fair” by Butler Hospital​

Friday, August 8, 2025, 9am-1pm​

West End Community Center​

109 Bucklin Street​

Providence, RI 02907​

Open to the public; no sign-up needed​

“Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) Overview” by Sherlock​

Wednesday, August 20, 2025, 12-1pm ​

Zoom ​

SSDI Overview sign-up webpage. ​

“Top Concerns as People with IDD Age” by IDD Perspectives ​

Thursday, August 21, 2025, 1-1:30pm​

Online​

Top Concerns event online sign-up.​

“3rd Annual Resource Fair & Backpack Drive” by the Arc Rhode Island ​

Friday, August 22, 2025, 11am-3pm​

The imPOSSIBLE Dream, Warwick ​

Backpack Drive event flyer.​

“Employment Services for Those Who Self-Direct for 2025” by RIPIN​

Tuesday, August 26, 2025, at 6:00 PM​

Online​

Employment Services event sign-up.​

“Work Pays! An Introduction to Youth SSI Work Incentives” by Sherlock​

Wednesday, September 10, 2025, 12-1pm​

Zoom​

Work Pays sign-up webpage.​

Latin Expo 2025 that features a job fair by Latina 100.3 FM​

Saturday, October 25, 2025,​

11am - 4pm​

Farm Fresh RI at 10 Sims Ave, Providence​

Open to the public; no sign-up needed​

This webpage was updated 7/21/25.