AWARDED: Dawn Wardyga, RIPIN's Director of Health and Public Policy, presents US Senator Jack Reed with a national award for his work on behalf of children and youth with special health care needs. (See RIPIN's Winter/Spring 2010 newsletter for more information)
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The Rhode Island Parent Information Network provides information, support, and training to help youth and adults with disabilities or chronic illnesses advocate for themselves and their families. RIPIN encourages families, teachers, healthcare providers, and social advocates to contact us by email or 401-270.0101.
services & programs
» Peer Assisted Health Initiative (PAHI)
» Support Groups
» Family Voices of Rhode Island
» Pediatric Practice Enhancement Project (PPEP)
» Early Intervention Parent Consultant Program
» HealthRIght
» RIPIN Resource Center
call us for
» Telephone consultation
» One-on-one peer support
» Mentoring
» Trainings for family-serving health professionals
» Family "know your rights and responsibilities" workshops
» Transition to adulthood support for children with special healthcare needs
» Assistance with Rhode Island systems navigation
» Medical insurance/healthcare information
» Parents’ role in healthcare policy/systems change
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