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.
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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Spotlight on Afghan Evacuees in Massachusetts: Identify Immigration Status to Determine Benefit Eligibility
Immigration statuses can be complex and fluid! Given the resent influx of evacuees — which is not an immigration status per se...
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Spotlight on Afghan Evacuees in Rhode Island: Identify Immigration Status to Determine Benefit Eligibility
Immigration statuses can be complex and fluid! Given the resent influx of evacuees — which is not an immigration status per se...
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