WELCOME TO RAMP
Inclusion and Accessibility for all
Accessibility is Beautiful
Click the picture to hear why accessibility and inclusion is so important!!
What a Beautiful day to Celebrate Accessibility!!
Thank you so much for everyone that made this event possible. Changing perspective and opening up your business only increases your bottom line.
Thank you to our speakers Senator Jack Reed Senator Sheldon Whitehouse Congressman Jim Langevin Congressman David Cicilline Secretary Stefan Pryor Anthony Santurri Howie Sneider and Billy Kepner from Lieutenant Governor Sabina Matos office. Your support and commitment to this initiative is remarkable.
Thank you to our sponsors The Steel Yard Rhode Island College (RIC) Includesign Oakley Home Access Outsider Collective Bike-On.com AARP Rhode Island Rhode Island Governor's Commission on Disabilities Ocean State Center for Independent Living (OSCIL) The Coalition - Talk Radio Photos by AMR PepsiCo Alien Ice Roma Federal Hill Perspectives Corporation Spectrum Theatre Ensemble
my partner in planning Chris Dalpe
And to my board who I couldn’t pull this off without Melissa Baker Christina Battista Jennifer R Lariviere-Charbonneau Jennifer Gunnip Michael A. Matracia Diana Perkins Brian Wilk Sharon Sabatino Stager Jill Schaffer
Accessible projects
Tina's Table
The Steel Yard is currently taking orders for 'Tina's Tables' and scheduling Spring - Summer 2022 installations. The cost to pre-order your table is $4,000. Discounts are available with orders larger than 4. Each table is custom made and available in a variety of Powder Coated colors. All labor is performed in our fully-accessible industrial arts studios in Providence. A portion of proceeds from each Table supports ongoing collaboration between the Steel Yard and RAMP real access motivates progress. For more information or to place an order email Projects at thesteelyard.org or Call 401-369-7776
This table is not only functional, beautiful and inclusive but it creates a statement that when we all gather at the table we are all the same.
Our Goals
Elementary, Middle, High Schools
- Assembly presentations about disability, bullying & life curve balls
- Book readings, discussions and Q & A
- Disability sensitivity
Business
- Accessibility assessments - how to make your business accessible and disability friendly in an affordable way.
- Access 101: Accessibility Design Standards for a Small Business
- Hiring People with Disabilities
- Disability Sensitivity Training
- Untapped: How to Market to People with Disabilities
- Create YouTube videos to promote accessible businesses on our channel
College and Specialty Schools
- Presentations about disability types and interactions
- Disability Sensitivity Training
- Advocacy in college and the future workplace for individuals with a disability
Disability Community
-We connect the proper resources with the individuals in need.
-We offer support groups on many different topics and areas.
-We plan to offer financial assistance to those needing wheelchairs, generators, ramps, grab bats and more.
We need sponsors and grants before this can be offered
General
- Available for panel discussions in a wide variety of topics, inclusive event planning, and private consulting to help ensure your event is welcoming to all.
RAMP is always open to partnering for events. We promote inclusion and would love to be part of your community. Feel free to contact us for more information, or inquiries on ways we can partner.
Together we can make inclusion a REALITY!
First barrier we break is
ALL services are FREE!!
If you like what we do, we ask you make a donation to the Organization.
RAMP red bag initiative
Save lives and get your bags
Please comment you address,
# of bags requesting
$4.00
Be a RAMP red bag carrier
It could SAVE YOUR LIFE!
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· Let your family, friends and Co-workers know you are a RAMP red bag to give it to a medical team in case of emergency.
· Keep your medical information close at hand and private.
· Always keep your information updated easily and readily available. Not digital and easily accessible for emergency agencies with no technical issues.
· Keep in your RAMP red bag -emergency contact, medical cards, medical information, medication, wishes in case of critical situations and more.
· In case of an emergency, always look for the RAMP red bag
Being prepared is always the best practice.
If any Business or individual wants to sponsor bags to be directly donated, please contact us for more details. Remember: we are a 501c3 nonprofit, all donations and sponsors are tax deductible.
💕Check out this article from Abilities Expo This truly saves lives, it saved mine and more already. ❤️If anyone or any business wants to sponsor some bags, please message me for details.
RAMP Podcasts Wednesday nights live at 7:00 pm
Watch episode #56
Alzheimer's Association Rhode Island Chapter
With guests
Program Manager, Alzheimer's Association RI Chapter
website: https://www.alzheimersnavigator.org/
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Watch episode #55
GUESTS
Executive Director
Yolanda Enos
Outreach case manager
Website: www.thehouseofhopecdc.org
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Watch episode #54
Ocean State Center for Independent Living (OSCIL)
http://www.oscil.org
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Watch episode #53
RIDDC - RI Developmental Disability Council
With guests
Michael A. Matracia
chair
Kevin Nerney
Director RIDDC
Sue Babin
Director of special projects
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Watch episode #52
Ocean State Trauma Informed Care- OSTICC
with Guests
Randy J. Machado,
MA, LMHC Psychotherapist/Clinician with IDD Organizations
William Beaudoin
Chair
Christine Hathaway, M.Ed., BCBA, LBASenior Director AS - Behavioral Health
Website: OSTICC.ORG
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Watch episode #51
Accessibility is Beautiful event details
With guests from The Steel Yard
Diana Perkins
RAMP Board Secratary
Christopher Dalpe
Communications & Events Manager
Sally Turner
Development Director
thesteelyard.org
RAMPisinclusion.com
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Watch episode #50
Learn all about THE IMPOSSIBLE DREAM CATAMARAN
You will get a tour of the Impossible Dream Catamaran, a 58ft fully wheelchair accessible sailboat. You will hear interviews from the
cofounder Harry Horgan and Lieutenant Governor Sabina Matos along with what it means to all our guests Diana Perkins Christina Battista Michael A. Matracia Jack Ringland. Hear from Captain Will and first mate Paulina Belsky about their adventures as well as how Beautiful Accessibility really is!!
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Watch episode #49
Women’s fund of Rhode Island
With guests
Kelly Nevins
Chief Executive Officer
Angela McCalla
Policy & Advocacy Program Director
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Watch episode #48
Talking to
Our RI DELEGATION
Congressman Jim Langevin, Congressman David Cicilline,
Senator Sheldon Whitehouse and Senator Jack Reed
We will be discussing the 31st Anniversary of the signing of the ADA, as well as plans on their commitment to make RI more accessible and inclusive.
We will also be talking about RI FIRST ACCESSIBILITY IS BEAUTIFUL event, to register click the link: https://fb.me/e/2sEVP6Pth
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Watch episode #47
Talking to
Governor Dan McKee and Lieutenant Governor Sabina Matos
We are discussing the 31st Anniversary of the signing of the ADA, as well as plans on their commitment to make RI more accessible and inclusive.
We are also talking about RI FIRST ACCESSIBILITY IS BEAUTIFUL event, to register click the link: https://fb.me/e/2sEVP6Pth
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Watch episode #46
We will be celebrating RAMP’s 1 YEAR PODCAST ANNIVERSARY Turning the tables on the host and interviewing her all about RAMP.
guests
Tina Guenette Pedersen
CEO/ President/Founder of RAMP real access motivates progress
Justin Oakley will Host and ask the questions tonight
Co-owner of Oakley Home Acess, Board member of RAMP, sponsor and partner to the initiative
We will also be talking about our Accessibility is Beautiful event
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Watch episode #45
Talking with
Secratary of State
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Watch episode #44
Rhode Island Department of Health
With guest
James V. McDonald,MD, MPH
Medical Director at the Rhode Island Department of Health (RIDOH)
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Watch episode #43
Raise the Bar on Resident Care
With guests
1199 SEIU Rhode Island, State Council Executive Director
Marjorie Waters
Rhode Island Organizing Project, Community Organizer
David Veliz
Rhode Island Interfaith Coalition to Reduce Poverty
Director & Lead Organizer
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Watch episode #42
With guest
Website rielderinfo.com
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Watch episode #41
CARELINK
With guest
Christine Gadbois, DNP, RN, PMH-BC, PHNA-BCCEO, CareLink
Website: Carelinkri.org
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Watch episode #40
Veterans Affairs
With guest
Director of the Office of Veterans Services
website – www.vets.ri.gov
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Watch episode #39
Statewide independent living center (SILC)
With guests
Chair
Co-Vice chair
Co-ViceChair
Website risilc.org
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Watch all our episodes on The Coalition Talk Radio YouTube
We highlight businesses, resources and important topics that need to be addressed. A new show is added every Wednesday night after the live show streamed on social media .
Disability Media
Advocate Spotlights of 4 Amazing women
Featuring: Christina Battista, Rhode Island, Arthrogryposis Multiplex Congenita (AMC) Victoria Sousa, Massachusetts, Spina Bifida (SB) Tina Guenette Pedersen, Rhode Island, Spinal Cord Injury (SCI) and Lina Baker Jordan, Michigan, Multiple Sclerosis (MS). Hear about their disability and how it affects their life. Nothing stops these women.
Accessible Bedroom
In this video I demonstrate how I move about my bedroom unassisted. I can get in and out of bed, do my hair and makeup and get out my clothes with the changes I made to make it fully accessible.
Accessible Bathroom
Jen takes you on a tour of her renovated accessible bathroom to help her manage her daily activities unassisted.
RAMP's Mission
We educate and advocate for accessibility and inclusion. We support all individuals with disabilities,
their families, and allies in creating safe and barrier free environment.
RAMP is a 501 (c) (3) organization. We support people with disabilities, their family and allies.
Our Story
Founder President & CEO, Tina Guenette Pedersen, is a 4x cancer survivor, 3x Stroke survivor. In 2014, she walked into a minor surgery and had a spinal stroke and became paralyzed. She went from a woman able to walk, to relying on using a motorized wheelchair. Her world changed so much but she fought the odds and now will overcome the obstacles.
As she learned to navigate the world differently, Tina’s eyes were opened to the barriers people with disabilities faced daily. Tina was used to an active lifestyle and realized people with disabilities face many challenges when accessing the same services people without disabilities use. She realized that access and acceptance was not guaranteed and knew it could be changed by awareness, education and tangible ideas. In 2018, Tina was named Ms. Wheelchair Rhode Island and her advocacy of inclusion for all began. In this journey she met many individuals with all types of disabilities and gathered insight and information for change. She was appointed to the Governor's Commission on Disability and voted as Vice Chairwoman and Chair of the Awareness committee as well as sits on many other committees'. It was decided an organization was needed to raise awareness of the importance of inclusion and accessibility for all.
RAMP was created to break down barriers and prove we are all the same, just need the proper accessibility. With the help of people with disabilities, family members and allies, RAMP works toward educating and advocating inclusion for all in schools, businesses and the community at large. Positively opening eyes and pointing out the barriers is truly changing the world, one person at a time. Tina was awarded the American Women of Service Elite Rhode Island title and was the first person of disability to compete at the National Level. She will compete this September in Maine to hopefully be the first person of disability to win a national title with this organization about women empowering women through civic and community service. She has combined her title, commission work and organization to make a huge difference in Rhode Island and beyond. RAMP with its many volunteers has positively open the eyes of many individuals, business and elected officials and now making physical changes. RAMP is recognized Nationally and works with many organizations across the country for change. Breaking barriers and making changes is what RAMP does and will continue to do until Inclusion for all is a reality.
TESTIMONIALS
This is an incredible organization providing real results to improve and enhance the lives of ALL with disabilities. Tina is committed to providing countless opportunities to all those living with disabilities and strives to make life fair and inclusive, creating equality for all.
Kay Starc
Leah Marini
Tina is an advocator and educator (and more). Her insight has been so helpful and she is devoted to creating equality in her community. Tina is the epitome of what I believe is a true role model to everyone. The impact of this organization is substantial and creates necessary leaders in our communities.
Irene Wei
I just love the fact that RAMP is about making change for those with mobility needs and other disabilities visible and invisible.
Monroe Cheryl
Donations
RAMP is a 501c3 nonprofit and 100% volunteer organization. All donations are tax deductible and will help the disability community through affordable accessibility and assistance. All donations are used directly to support accessibility, programs and initiatives. We thank you in advance for helping us make a difference in making the lives of the disability community full, enriched and inclusive today.
Donations Welcomed and Tax Dedictable
CONTACT US
Need more information? Contact us and we will help with all of your
accessibility and inclusion needs.
Thank you to our Sponsors
Oakley Home Access is excited to partner with RAMP in our joint goal of creating more accessible housing, and businesses in the community. Oakley Home Access specializes in home modifications for Aging in Place, Fall Prevention, and Accessibility. While we have assisted a number of small businesses improve the accessibility of their building, working in partnership with RAMP will create more opportunities in the commercial sector thanks to their expansive outreach in the small business community. RAMP is a tremendous resource and advocate for how accessibility options can not only benefit customers, but also benefit business owners with increased marketability and return on investment. In that process, Oakley Home Access is proud to offer our Free Safety Assessment to all businesses which will provide them with an itemized list of modifications/recommendations to make their business more accessible to their patrons.
Includesign
website: thelapsnap.com
Includesign is a RI based product design firm with the goal of creating products that empower individuals with disabilities around the world. Our first product, the LapSnap, is a versatile, accessible carry-all designed with and for wheelchair users
The Steel Yard
27 Sims Ave Providence RI
website: thesteelyard.org
the Steel Yard offers arts and technical training programs designed to increase opportunities for cultural and artistic expression.
The Steel Yard is an award-winning industrial arts center, a manufacturer of custom and functional public-art, a craft school and shared studio, and Providence's most unique private outdoor venue . The Steel Yard is Fully accessible and welcoming to individuals of all abilities.
Melissa Baker, Realtor Century 21,
The White Lion Group
Melissa is a huge supporter and a dedicated sponsor of RAMP and all our efforts.
In addition to sitting on our Board of Directors, she is a successful business owner, Autism mom and advocate.
Thank you, Melissa, for all you do!
