RIPIN

Happy Pride Month from RIPIN! 🏳️‍🌈 This June, we celebrate the resilience, joy, and advocacy of LGBTQ+ communities and honor the ongoing work toward equality and belonging for all. Together, we celebrate inclusion and stand with PRIDE this month and every month.

2 more sleeps until the RIPIN 35th Anniversary Birthday Party! 🎉✨ We’re excited to welcome Sidy Maiga, bringing vibrant energy and rhythm to the celebration! 🎶

There’s still time to join us—RSVP today: givebutter.com/RIPINBirthdayParty 💙

We’re also proud to recognize our Empower Sponsor, UnitedHealthcare, for supporting RIPIN’s mission and the Rhode Islanders we serve every day.

It's — and we're dropping something worth stopping the scroll for. 🎙️✨
What if the right tech could change everything about how you move through your day?
Unstoppable Futures #7 is LIVE! ▶️ Watch here: https://youtu.be/wIWjh39CqXw

Nathan sat down with Siera — colleague at RIPIN and board member of AMCSI (Arthrogryposis Multiplex Congenita Support Inc.) — for a real, candid conversation about living with arthrogryposis and how smart home technology is redefining independence.

🏠 Voice-activated shades & smart lighting
🤖 AI meeting tools that actually help
♿ A walker/electric wheelchair hybrid
⚠️ The hard lessons about smart tech pitfalls
👁️ And a look ahead: eye-controlled wheelchairs, self-driving cars, and what the future holds

Whether you're living with a disability, a caregiver, a tech enthusiast, or just someone curious about accessibility — this one has something for you.

💬 What piece of tech do YOU think could be a game-changer for independence? Drop it below!
👥 Know someone who needs to hear Siera's story? Tag them!