Ocean State Center for Independent Living (OSCIL)

11/12/2025

Join us on December 10 from 6–7 PM on Zoom for “Section 504: A Parent’s Guide.” Learn how Section 504 protects students with disabilities and what it means for your child’s access to school supports and accommodations.

💻 Free to attend — registration required: https://ow.ly/N4k150Xnniq

11/11/2025

We honor and thank the many veterans who have served our country. Your courage, dedication, and sacrifice enable us all to enjoy greater freedom and opportunity.

Now, it’s our turn to support you. OSCIL offers many services like home modifications, assistive technology, and skills training, to help veterans live independently, with freedom, and opportunity. Please reach out and let us know how we can support your goals.

Please not Our offices will be closed today, Tuesday, November 11, in observance of the holiday.

11/10/2025

📣 Rhode Island Association of the Deaf - General Meeting!

Join us on Sunday, November 23, 2025, from 12–2 PM at the RISDeaf Cafe, located at 1 Corliss Park, Providence, RI 02908!

🍽️ Food and drinks will be provided!

👋 Everyone is welcome — come connect, share updates, and be part of our vibrant Deaf community here in Rhode Island.

Got questions? Reach out to us through email at riadprez@gmail.com or on our Facebook!

Let’s come together, support each other, and make a difference. ❤️

11/10/2025

ICYMI: DHS is adjusting its Call Center hours on Nov. 12 to take incoming calls from 8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. due to the holiday this week. Please plan accordingly.

11/10/2025

A fun time and great way to connect . . .

11/07/2025

11/07/2025

SERVICE ALERT: RIPTA will run a Sunday/holiday schedule on Veterans Day, Tuesday, November 11, 2025. RIPTA will also offer free service on November 11 to all Rhode Island veterans. Veterans must show a veteran’s identification card or a driver’s license with a “V” on it when boarding in order to ride at no charge.

Flex Service
RIPTA Flex Routes will not operate on Veterans Day except for Flex Route 203 (URI/Narragansett/South Kingstown) which will operate from 10 am to 5 pm. The Flex Service reservation line (401-784-9500, ext. 1220) will not be staffed on the holiday. However, passengers can schedule their 203 Flex reservation using the Flex On Demand mobile app. Visit RIPTA.com/FlexOnDemand for more information.

RIde Paratransit Program
On Tuesday, November 11, the RIde Program will operate on a holiday schedule. The RIde program does not provide standing order trips (recurring service) on RIPTA holidays. If you need a ride on the holiday, please call the RIde reservation line (401-461-9760) before November 11 to schedule a trip. The RIde reservation line will not be staffed on Veterans Day.

RIPTA Offices
RIPTA offices and the Kennedy Plaza Ticket Window will be closed on Tuesday, November 11 in observance of the holiday. The RIPTA Customer Service Kiosk in the Newport Transportation Center will be open on the holiday from 8am-12pm and 1pm-4pm.

Click here for details: bit.ly/4qJNhSx

11/07/2025

11/07/2025

🎉 Great job, Emily! 🎉

Our Resource Specialist gave her first Medicare Seminar today—and it was a full house! 👏👏

Thank you to everyone who came out to learn and support. 💙

Medicare Open Enrollment is October 15 to December 7th. If you missed Emily's seminar, you can still pick up our Advantage Plan Chart at the front desk to find out about the 2026 Medicare Advantage Plans.

You can also checkout available plans at "Medicare.gov/planfinder ".

11/06/2025

11/06/2025

November is Epilepsy Awareness Month, and the Epilepsy Foundation shares that 1 in 26 people will experience epilepsy at some point in their lives, and many of them encounter daily challenges. We truly believe that everyone living with epilepsy deserves the freedom to make their own choices about their lives. This includes having safe housing, easy access to services, support from peers, and the tools needed to live independently.

If you or someone you care about lives with epilepsy, know that you’re not alone. Here’s a helpful resource to get started: epilepsy.com/tools-resources