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*Join Us in June for Self-Employment Stories from Rhode Island*

The Office of Aging and Disability Services has partnered with the Rhode Island Developmental Disabilities Council to offer a *FREE* Webinar on Self-Employment

*Are you or someone you support interested in* *owning your own small business based on a skill, passion, or something you are good at?*

Self-employment can offer people with disabilities flexibility and an opportunity to develop a business that is meaningful and works for them. Business ownership may also offer increased status and visibility in communities and provide an avenue to build long lasting relationships and earn a competitive wage.

The Rhode Island Developmental Disabilities Council (RIDDC) launched a self-employment business ?incubator? project in 2016 and to date the RIDDC and its partners have supported more than 140 individuals to start and grow their own business. Join the webinar to learn how entrepreneurs in Rhode Island have used their talents, skills, resources, and connections to create their ideal job or small business venture. *?*

*Join Us for this Free Training*

*Dates:* ** *Wednesday, June 7, 2023* *?10 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.* For people with disabilities, advocacy agency staff, Bureau of Rehabilitation Services staff, Special Educators, and community, residential, and employment staff *REGISTER* [ [link removed] ] *Thursday, June **8**, **2023* *3 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.* For people with disabilities, family members, guardians, and other supporters *REGISTER* [ [link removed] ]

If you need an accommodation, such as real time transcription and captioning (CART) or American Sign Language (ASL) or other language interpretation, please contact Miranda Whalen at [email protected] by May 24, 2023.

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Click HERE [ [link removed] ] to learn about the Rhode Island Self-Employment Pilot Project and its participants.

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