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
- 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 |
“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 |
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“Working With Benefits - Yes, You Can!” by Sherlock Center |
Wednesday, July 30, 2025, 12-1pm |
Zoom |
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“Introduction to Person-Centered Thinking” by Sherlock Center |
Tuesday to Thursday, Aug. 5 to 7 11am-1pm |
Zoom |
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“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 |
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“Top Concerns as People with IDD Age” by IDD Perspectives |
Thursday, August 21, 2025, 1-1:30pm |
Online |
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“3rd Annual Resource Fair & Backpack Drive” by the Arc Rhode Island |
Friday, August 22, 2025, 11am-3pm |
The imPOSSIBLE Dream, Warwick |
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“Employment Services for Those Who Self-Direct for 2025” by RIPIN |
Tuesday, August 26, 2025, at 6:00 PM |
Online |
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“Work Pays! An Introduction to Youth SSI Work Incentives” by Sherlock |
Wednesday, September 10, 2025, 12-1pm |
Zoom |
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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.