OSCIL staff members recently held a free grocery gift distribution event at an apartment complex in Pawtucket. Through funding from the CARES Act, they were able to purchase gift cards to a grocery store and distribute them to eligible residents…
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OSCIL Staff Member Named to RIPTA Board
OSCIL announced that staff member, Heather Schey was recently appointed to the Rhode Island Public Transportation (RIPTA) Board of Directors. Heather has been at OSCIL since 2015. She is and will continue to be a strong advocate for the disability…
OSCIL at “Calling All Veterans” Event
OSCIL was happy to be part of the “Calling All Veterans” outdoor event that took place on Saturday, June 18th in Johnston. This event was sponsored by RI Elder Info and was very well-attended and a lot of useful information…
OSCIL Offices Closed on Monday, June 20th
OSCIL offices will be closed on Monday, June 20th in observance of Juneteenth.
Cupcake Decorating!
Members of our Women with Disabilities Support group enjoyed a cupcake decorating activity and great discussions during Women’s Group on 6/14/22 at our OSCIL Post Rd location.
OSCIL Staff Member Receives Recognition
On June 14th, Elder Abuse Awareness Day, Michelle Machado, OSCIL’s Nursing Home Transition Coordinator, received three awards in recognition of her partnership and commitment to serve older adults throughout Rhode Island. The awards were from the Offices of the Lieutenant…
Nurse/PA/EMT Wanted for Summer Camp
Nurse, Physician’s Assistant or EMT needed for 1 week Summer Camp August 22-26, 2022. This camp is for teens and young adults with disabilities, ages 16-23, who are self-directed. Duties include dispensing prescription medications and being available to triage and…
OSCIL staff members attended the Cape Verdean and Educational Programs Mastro Celebration
on Sunday, June 12th in the East Providence. The event provides cultural and educational information to children and adults in the community. We met a lot of great people who stopped by our table to chat and learn more about…
A Quest for Independence – Summer Camp 2022
OSCIL’s Summer Transition Program is a one-week, residential camp for teens and young adults with disabilities, ages 16 – 23. This camp will be held at Camp Canonicus in Exeter from August 22 -26, 2022 (Deadline to apply is July…
OSCIL Offices are Closed on Memorial Day
All OSCIL offices will closed on Monday, May 27th in honor of Memorial Day.