Population Count
Rhode Island is home to nearly 22,000 children with disabilities between the ages of 5 and 20, according to the 2000 census.
This report outlines what it takes to address the needs of kids with disabilities in the state of Rhode Island and what the consequences are for both children and their families when these systems of care fall short.
This issue brief shares seven characteristics of an inclusive, effective system of care for kids with disabilities. It describes a system that — among other things — has adequate capacity and coordinates early childhood, education, health and community needs seamlessly.
