Huge thanks to @protectrihealth.bsky.social, @weareripin.bsky.social & EPI's Nina Harrison for their fierce advocacy on this crucial measure! For a full list of the Top 10 policy wins of 2025, visit bit.ly/4k8kUZO! 🫡@tanzister.bsky.social, @brandonpotter.bsky.social, @lindaujifusa.bsky.social

More real talk from a real Mom...👏🏼 Let's boost TCI benefit to caregivers — letter to The Warwick Beacon from Tara Hayes via Mighty @weareripin.bsky.social🫡📢🥇 Expand paid family leave so no one is left behind! #RIPaidLeave warwickonline.com/stories/lets...

Incredible Maternal & Infant Health panel @rikidscount.bsky.social event w/ Quatia Osorio founder of Our Journ3i & Urban Perinatal Education Center, Paige Parks, @mackdistrict6.bsky.social, Stephanie Manfredi, Michaela Carroll & @weareripin.bsky.social

Thank you @weareripin.bsky.social for the Legislative Partner Award. Yesterday morning was a really inspirational breakfast, where we heard from parents and kids about the great peer support from RIPIN. Creating connections and building advocacy skills is so important!

Just over a month away! Join RIPIN’s Annual Breakfast on May 22 for a morning of inspiration, connection, and community. 🎟 Register or sponsor today: ripin.org/annualbreakfast #RIPIN #FamilySupport #CaregiverSupport #HealthcareAdvocacy #SpecialEducation #CommunityImpact

Thanks to the @rihouseofreps.bsky.social, RI House, and @govdanmckee.bsky.social's administration for your smart investments in Early Intervention—they’re working. #RIPIN #EarlyIntervention #RIKids

RIPIN is proud to partner with @brownpublichealth.bsky.social, @epi-ri.bsky.social, and @protectrihealth.bsky.social to study how health care consolidation affects access to care in RI. Together, we’re building a roadmap for stronger protections. #RIPIN #HealthEquity #RI #PublicHealth

“Let’s turn these recommendations into reality.” — Sam Salganik, RIPIN Executive Director ⁠ We released a new report on strengthening preschool special education in RI. Sam breaks it down in this quick video. ⁠ 📄 Read the report: ripin.org/strengthenin... #RIPIN #SpecialEducation #EarlyIntervention

@tanzister.bsky.social & @bridgetvalverde.bsky.social were joined by @weareripin.bsky.social to call for passage of legislation to extend eligibility for early intervention programs. Watch online: capitoltvri.cablecast.tv/show/11070?s... More info: www.rilegislature.gov/pressrelease...

Tomorrow (Thursday) at 3:00 PM in the RI State House Library! We're excited to share our policy brief and recommendations: Strengthening Preschool Special Education in Rhode Island.

Over the past year, RIPIN has worked with families, educators, & policymakers to advance equity for young kids with special needs. Join us to hear key findings & recommendations! 📅 April 3: RI State House 📅 April 7: Newport Library #RIPIN #EarlyChildhood #SpecialEducation

Families struggle with the cost of living. Cutting Medicaid makes that worse. More than 81,000 RI's work in healthcare & related jobs. Cuts to Medicaid hurt those who will lose their coverage AND the workers at hospitals, health centers, and clinics who serve us all!

📢 We're proud to see RIPIN's own Stephanie Manfredo speaking out about potential Medicaid cuts and the impact on Rhode Islanders. 💙

TUESDAY (3/11) Hearing in RI Senate HHS! EMAIL your SUPPORT for S707 to [email protected] to help pass the Individual Marketplace Affordability Act to protect RIs from an unaffordable rise in premiums on HealthSourceRI when enhanced federal premium tax credits expire this year.

Attention Self-Directed Support community! Join us on March 25th at 6 PM for an insightful session with the Division of Developmental Disabilities Communications Team! 🌟 🖥️ Register now: ripin.tfaforms.net/5131978?camp...

📢 The Early Intervention Continuity & Access Act (S247) would extend EI services until Sept after a child’s 3rd birthday. Join us at the State House on March 5 at 4PM in Room 313 or share your story! Download bit.ly/EIExtension or contact [email protected] for info.

Rhode Island healthcare advocates want to preempt a jump in Obamacare premiums thepublicsradio.org/health/rhode...

RIPIN’s senior attorney, Shamus Durac, is standing up with @protectrihealth.bsky.social to protect affordable health care for 300K+ RIers. Without action, HealthSource RI premiums could rise 85%, forcing many to go uninsured. View the @wpri12.bsky.social story & follow @protectrihealth.bsky.social.

Nearly 1.5 million births across the U.S. were covered by Medicaid. Funding cuts could devastate children’s futures. Call our RI members now at 866-426-2631 and tell them to protect #Medicaid!

Families in Rhode Island rely on Medicaid for essential healthcare, but Congress is rushing cuts that could make care more expensive for everyone. We must speak up! 📢 Call 866-426-2631 and tell our RI representatives and senators to STAND FIRM AGAINST MEDICAID CUTS! #ProtectMedicaid

Children rely on Medicaid for a healthy start. If $2.3 trillion is cut from Medicaid, millions of children would be at risk of losing access to early screening and detection.  Call our RI members now at 866-426-2631 and tell them to DEFEND MEDICAID AGAINST CUTS!

💼✨ Youth (16-22) with disabilities and caregivers: Learn how work can pay! Join RIPIN on 1/28 @ 6 PM for a free webinar on work incentives, benefits counseling, & more. 📅 Register: ripin.tfaforms.net/5131978?camp... #RIPIN #SelfDirectedSupport

📢 Join RIPIN on January 22 for our Policy 101 virtual workshop. Learn the basics of public policy, how to advocate for children with special health care needs, and how to write impactful testimony. English: 10:00–11:30 AM: bit.ly/RIPINPolicy101 Spanish: 12:30–2:00 PM: forms.office.com/r/FywHJ6FxVG

RIPIN has created an FAQ page regarding the recent RIBridges data breach: ripin.org/ribridgesalert ✅ Update: No Medicaid benefits will be terminated at the end of December. ⚠️Monitor the state website for updates: admin.ri.gov/ribridges-alert We’ll share updates as we learn more. #RIBridges

We’re excited to be on Bluesky and ready to connect with fellow Rhode Islanders who are dedicated to empowering our communities in special education, health care, and healthy aging. Follow along for updates! #RIPIN #RhodeIsland