About

 

Resources for Human Development – Rhode Island (RHD-RI) is a
non-profit, arts-based day program that serves people with disabilities.

 

We provide opportunities for people to create, express, discover and have fun. We believe the people we support possess their own unique artistic vision. Our purpose is to find the means to turn that vision into reality and, ultimately, to share it with the rest of the world. Our daily philosophy is centered upon the concept of freedom and the personal responsibility that comes with it. We feel that, together, the possibilities are limitless and that each day is important.

Some of the things we do

  • Drawing
  • Painting
  • Sculpture
  • Ceramics
  • Photography
  • Music
  • Performance Art
  • Creative Writing
  • Poetry
  • Song Writing
  • Video Editing
  • Computer Graphics
  • Book Making
  • Art History
  • Life Skills
  • Field Trips
  • Creative Movement
  • Yoga
  • Tai Chi
  • Silk Screen
  • Documentary Filming
  • Current Events
  • Cooking
  • Wood Working
  • Fabric and Textiles
  • Gardening
  • Print Making
  • Costume Design

Our Values

1. Respect for the dignity and worth of each individual
2. Multi-level thinking
3. Empowerment of groups
4. Decentralization of authority
5. Safe and open environment
6. Creativity
7. Honesty and trust
8. Diversity
9. Organizational integrity
10. On-going growth and development
11. Personal and professional enrichment
12. Quality services

History

RHD-RI was founded in 2004 by Ray Memery in order to provide people in RI with quality, art-based, day program services. Our organization is part of a larger non-profit corporation based in Philadelphia. For more information on our parent corporation and their services, visit http://rhd.org.

Contact

If you are interested in learning more about our unique take on Human Services, please visit our Contact page and schedule a visit!