Resources
Materials in the Unlocking Access Hub help to demystify a complex and often overwhelming law and policy landscape. Unlocking Access subscribers can access additional materials, designed to help communities of care become stronger partners in problem-solving with the people they serve.
Navigate through resource topics and the drop-down menus, and use the (+) icon to save resources for easy access in the My Favorites tab later on. Logged-in users can also view their resources on the Portal.




Rhode Island Care Planning Tool Kit
At age 18, adults can make their own healthcare decisions and document those plans and goals in a written health care plan....
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RI Maximizing People’s Autonomy: How care teams can help people make supported decisions
Care teams know that people sometimes need a trusted individual to help them make decisions. Guardianship is the most restrictive legal tool...
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RI McKinney-Vento Rights of Students Experiencing Homelessness
Care teams partnering with families know that stability helps students thrive academically. The McKinney-Vento Homeless Assistance Act (McKinney-Vento) is a federal law...
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RI Resources Available to People Regardless of Immigration Status
Care teams partnering with people know that immigration status (like income level) is a threshold eligibility factor for many health-promoting resources. This...
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So You Want to Talk About Immigration Status
Immigration status is a key social determinant of health that frequently impacts a person’s eligibility to work, reside in the US, access...
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