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

Past Events

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	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.