Episodios

  • Episode 8 - Interview with Dr. Christopher Ottiano from Neighborhood Health

    Episode 8 - Interview with Dr. Christopher Ottiano from Neighborhood Health
    Jun 15 2024
    Join us for our interview with Dr. Christopher Ottiano, Medical Director for Neighborhood Health Plan of Rhode Island, to learn more about benefits and how your insurance can work with you to provide the best care. You can learn more about Neighborhood Health by visiting their website (https://www.nhpri.org/). If you have INTEGRITY (Medicare-Medicaid Plan), you can call 1-844-812-6896, or for Medicaid Managed Care Plans, call 1-800-459-6019. Enjoy!
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    31 m
  • Episode 7 - Interview with Jackie Camilloni from DDD

    Episode 7 - Interview with Jackie Camilloni from DDD
    May 5 2024
    Join Disability News You Can Use for an insightful interview with Jackie Camilloni, Coordinator of Self-Direction at the Division of Developmental Disabilities (DDD). In this episode, we delve into goods and services, the process for requesting them, and any changes, providing a comprehensive understanding of these crucial aspects. This episode mentions the DDD Self-Directed Supports, RIPIN Self-Directed Support Program, and The Sherlock Center on Disabilities Self-Directed Supports Network. You can find information about goods and services, the new brochure, and the request form on their website under Self-Directed Supports. Here is a link to the brochure and a link for the request form PDFs. You can find the new info brief on goods and services here or by clicking forms, policies, brochures, and guides and then clicking brochures and guides. Here is a link to the goods and service info brief PDF. You can contact the division with questions by emailing (BHDDH.AskDD@bhddh.ri.gov). You can check out their website for more about these changes and updates. To get the latest updates, consider joining to receive the DD (Developmental Disability) Newsletter or read past ones. Lastly, you can contact your assigned DD social caseworker for assistance. Enjoy!
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    19 m
  • Episode 6 - Interview with Anne LeClerc from DDD

    Episode 6 - Interview with Anne LeClerc from DDD
    Nov 12 2023

    Join us for our interview with Anne LeClerc, Associate Director of Program Performance at the Division of Developmental Disabilities (DDD), and learn more about individual budgets, service changes, and more.
    You can contact the division with questions by emailing (BHDDH.AskDD@bhddh.ri.gov). You can check out their website for more about these changes and updates. To get the latest updates, consider joining to receive the DD (Developmental Disability) Newsletter or read past ones. Lastly, you can contact your assigned DD social caseworker for assistance.
    Enjoy!
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    35 m
  • Episode 5 - RIPIN's new Self-Directed Supports Program

    Episode 5 - RIPIN's new Self-Directed Supports Program
    Sep 15 2023

    Listen to our co-produced episode of Disability News You Can Use with RIPIN's Susan Donovan and Sharon Kochan and learn more about their new Self-Directed Supports Program (SDSP). You can contact RIPIN about this program by calling the main number at 401-270-0101 or email (info@ripin.org) mentioning the Self-Directed Program. You can check out their website at https://ripin.org/selfdirectedsupport/.

    We want to thank RIPIN, especially Nathan Markley, who produced this episode. Please check out Nathan's podcast at ⁠https://thenathanmarkleyshow.com⁠ , and available anywhere you listen to podcasts. Enjoy!
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    20 m
  • Episode 4: Interview with RI Medicaid Director, Kristin Sousa

    Episode 4: Interview with RI Medicaid Director, Kristin Sousa
    Jun 23 2023

    Enjoy this exclusive interview with the RI Director of Medicaid, Kristin Sousa. Director Sousa provides listeners with information, tips, and techniques for navigating RI's Medicaid renewal process. Links to resources referenced in the episode: Healthy Rhode RI website (https://healthyrhode.ri.gov/HIXWebI3/DisplayHomePage), Healthy Rhode RI iOS and Android apps (https://healthsourceri.com/healthyrhode-mobile-app/), Health Source RI (1-855-840-4774), DHS (1-855-697-4347), Stay Covered (https://staycovered.ri.gov/).
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    28 m
  • Episode 3: Interview with Representative Spears and Senator DiPalma

    Episode 3: Interview with Representative Spears and Senator DiPalma
    Jun 23 2023

    Join us as we interview RI General Assembly members Representative Tina Spears and Senator Louis DiPalma, take a glimpse into their tireless disability inclusion work, and learn how you can get involved in their efforts. Links to resources referenced in the episode: RI Legislature (https://www.rilegislature.gov/Pages/Default.aspx), Secretary of State (https://www.sos.ri.gov/), Open States (https://openstates.org/)
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    34 m
  • Episode 2: Interview w/ Ed Laurenzo, Personal Trainer for People with Disabilities

    Episode 2: Interview w/ Ed Laurenzo, Personal Trainer for People with Disabilities
    Mar 22 2023
    This month, Deanne Gagne speaks with Ed Laurenzo, a certified personal trainer and person with a disability. Ed has conquered his self-doubt and strives to encourage others to reach their full fitness potential. Contact Ed via email at Eplpersonaltraining@gmail.com or phone: 401-226-5048.
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    20 m
  • Episode 1: BHDDH Technology Fund w/ Jennifer White

    Episode 1: BHDDH Technology Fund w/ Jennifer White
    Dec 20 2022
    Listen to episode 1 of the Sherlock Center’s brand-new podcast, “Disability News You Can Use!” Join Deanne Gagne and Andrew McQuaide as they discuss topics impacting Rhode Island’s Disability Community and share practical ways you can use information from each episode in your life. This month Deanne and Andrew discuss the Division of Developmental Disabilities’ Technology Fund with Jennifer White, CEO of Able Opportunities.
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    25 m