Rhode Island Making Progress Toward Ending I/DD Sheltered Workshop Consent Decree

On July 28, 2017, a federal judge overseeing Rhode Island’s compliance with a consent decree to improve its services for individuals with developmental disabilities said the state was making progress complying with the terms to ensure that former sheltered workshop participants have jobs or participate in meaningful activities. However, as of March 2017, all placement deadlines had passed for the population to be provided with integrated supported employment and integrated day service placements. The number and percentage of placements has remained flat for four years. Further, the state needs to develop and implement a quality improvement initiative for the . . .