This is the very first episode of RIPIN Special Education Weekly.Now more than ever, Rhode Island parents want to know their options when it comes to special education.Each week, RIPIN’s peer professional experts will answer your questions and bring you the latest news and updates. Join us LIVE every Wednesday afternoon at Send your question to our panel at [email protected]Find out more and watch all episodes at https://ripin.org/ripin-special-education-weekly/_________________________________ Follow us on Social Media:Twitter: https://twitter.com/ripin_riFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/RIPIN.ORG/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ripin_ri/YouTube: http://bit.ly/2cEVXF6 About RIPIN Founded in 1991, RIPIN is a statewide, 501(c)(3), charitable, nonprofit organization that helps any Rhode Islander, from infants to seniors, access and navigate special education and healthcare systems. RIPIN uses a Peer Professional model—75% of our staff care for a loved one with a special health or education need. RIPIN offers support via a live answer call center, peer-to-peer care management services, Early Intervention parent consultants, a curriculum of workshops on healthcare and special education topics, leadership training for parents, and much more. RIPIN is the federally-designated Parent Training and Information Center (PTIC) for the state of Rhode Island; the official ombudsman for people with Medicare and Medicaid; a Cedar Family Center and the Rhode Island state affiliate of Family Voices, providing support for children with special healthcare needs and their families.  To contact RIPIN for any reason, please email: [email protected]