Rhode Island — Disability Resources

A curated list of statewide organizations, assistive-technology services, and community supports. Links and contact info come from each organization's official site.

Disability Rights Rhode Island (DRRI)

Legal advocacy & protection (Protection & Advocacy agency)

DRRI is Rhode Island's federally mandated Protection & Advocacy organization — they provide legal help and advocacy for people with disabilities across education, employment, housing, healthcare, and more.

Phone: 401-831-3150 | Toll-free RI: 800-733-5332
Official site
Source: official DRRI website.

Rhode Island Governor's Commission on Disabilities (GCD)

State-level policy, access & resources

The GCD advises the governor and coordinates programs to ensure Rhode Islanders with disabilities can exercise rights and access services across the state.

Website has assistance forms, program info, and contact details.
Official site
Source: GCD official site.

Ocean State Center for Independent Living (OSCIL)

Independent living supports (CIL)

OSCIL is a Center for Independent Living offering services such as skills training, benefits counseling, home modification guidance, and peer support to help people live independently in their communities.

Phone (Warwick): (401) 738-1013
Official site
Source: OSCIL and CIL directory entries.

Easterseals Rhode Island

Early intervention, employment & community supports

Easterseals RI provides early intervention for children (birth–3), supported employment, case management, and community support programs across the state.

Offices in Providence and South Kingstown; phone & contact via site.
Official site
Source: Easterseals Rhode Island program pages.

TechACCESS of Rhode Island

Assistive technology education & demos

TechACCESS helps people find and use assistive technology — they provide demos, training, device loans, and information for consumers, families, and professionals.

Official site
Source: TechACCESS program information.

RI Assistive Technology Access Partnership (ATAP)

Statewide assistive-technology partnership

ATAP coordinates device loan, demonstration, training, and reuse programs across partner organizations to improve access to assistive technology statewide.

ATAP (ORS) page
Source: RI Office of Rehabilitation Services (ATAP description).

2-1-1 / United Way of Rhode Island — ADRC

Centralized referral & resource connection

Dial 2-1-1 (or use United Way RI's site) for help finding local services, housing, benefits, food, health supports, and disability-specific programs. The Aging & Disability Resource Center (ADRC) also provides specialist support for older adults and adults with disabilities.

2-1-1 / ADRC
Source: United Way RI / ADRC pages.