Disability and Health Program
Mission
To promote the health and wellness of Rhode Islanders living with disabilities.
What we do
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Provide professional development training and targeted technical assistance for practitioners working with people with disabilities;
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Provide access to assistive technology.
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Work with our partners to ensure that Rhode Island healthcare facilities are physically accessible to all.
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Train healthcare providers on how to communicate respectfully and sensitively with patients who have disabilities.
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Evaluate and monitor health disparities between people with disabilities and the population at-large.
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Offer internship opportunities to high school students with disabilities.
Rhode Island Department of Health