In October, Americans observe National Disability Employment Awareness Month by paying tribute to the accomplishments of the men and women with disabilities whose work helps keep the nation’s economy strong and by reaffirming their commitment to ensure equal opportunity for…
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OSCIL Offices Closed on Monday for Holiday
OSCIL offices will be closed on Monday, October 10th in honor of Columbus Day/Indigenous Peoples Day.
Women with Disabilities Support Group Meeting Date Change
FYI – OSCIL’s Women with Disabilities Support Group will now be meeting the first Tuesday of each Monday from 5-7 pm at our offices at 1944 Warwick Avenue in Warwick. If you have any questions, please contact Michelle Machado at…
Meeting Announcement for the Rhode Island Statewide Independent Council
There will be a public meeting on September 21st from 12:30pm to 2:30pm. The meeting will be held at the Warwick Avenue location of the Ocean State Independent Living Center. The address is 1944 Warwick Avenue, Warwick Rhode Island 02889. …
OSCIL Staff at “Accessibility is Beautiful” Event
OSCIL staff were happy to take part in the “Accessibility is Beautiful” event at the Steel Yard in Providence This is a family friendly fun event for employers and the public to learn about the value of making businesses accessible!…
OSCIL Offices Closed on Labor Day
All OSCIL offices will be closed on Monday, September 5th in observance of Labor Day.
Last Day of Summer Camp
Today was the final day of our 2022 Quest for Independence Summer Camp! The week just flew by! So many adventures, new friends and learning experiences! Thank you to everyone who participated either as a camper, presenter or camp crew…
Camp Update – Thursday, 8/25
The campers and crew had a very busy day on Thursday! After breakfast, they were off to the State House in Providence for a tour and mock debate in the House Chamber and then were treated to a Pizza reception…
Camp Update – Wednesday, 8/24
On Day 3 of camp, OSCIL partnered up with ORS to discuss job exploration, resume building, interview skills and accommodations in the workplace. During a break, the participants had a chance to go on a scavenger hunt to create some…
Summer Camp Update – Aug 23
Day 2 of camp was packed with fun! Campers worked on Independent Living skills like how to advocate for themselves and others. We had a hands-on demonstration of the new voting technologies that are now available. After preparing their own…