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Rhodes to Independence – Rhode Island MIG Resources

08/06/2006 | Requests *

Summary

In 2000, Rhode Island launched an initiative called “Rhodes to Independence” (RTI) to promote systems changes that reduce barriers to employment. RTI focuses on health care, transportation, housing, youth transitions, and diversity. Below, find RTI’s 2005 annual report, a recruitment brochure for the RI Business Leadership Network, and brochures in English and Spanish advertising Sherlock, a health insurance program for employed people with disabilities.

Author

Available Files

RTI Annual Report PDF (1,920K, 21 pages)
Business Leadership Network brochure PDF (1,443K, 2 pages)
Sherlock Summary PDF (586K, 1 page)
Sherlock Fact Sheet PDF (244K, 1 page)
Sherlock Summary (Spanish) PDF (586K, 1 page)
Sherlock Fact Sheet (Spanish) PDF (243K, 1 page)
RTI Website Off-site link

Keywords

Transportation; Transition Planning; Medicaid Buy-In; Medicaid; Independent Living; Eligibility; Community Inclusion; systems change; Sherlock; Rhodes to Independence; Business Leadership Network; BLN; Pathway to Employment;

Topic

Accessibility, Employment Programs, Medicaid Infrastructure Grant, Physical Disabilities, Transition/Diversion from Institutions

Type/Tool

Links / Websites, Marketing materials, Reports

Source

Grantee produced, Rhode Island

State

Rhode Island, All States/Territories

Date Created

08/06/2008

Contact

Elaina Goldstein JD MPA

elaina@uri.edu
401-462-6163

Short URL

www.hcbs.org/moreInfo.php/doc/2322

Permission to use any element of this document should be obtained by the above named contact person. Always name the originator as the source of this material.

* Reflects requests since January 1, 2007

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