Adults With Intellectual Disabilities Need Resources
Updated: Aug 27, 2020 "Rhode Island must do better for its residents with intellectual and developmental disabilities," wrote Rep. Terri Cortvriend. By Rachel Nunes, Patch Staff Aug 3, 2020 4:17 pm ET Rep. Terri Cortvriend is calling for Rhode Island to do more for adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities. By Rep. Terri Cortvriend The COVID-19 pandemic has hit hardest the areas and populations that were already struggling,
Fighting for the Right to Parent
It has been my honor to be the sponsor of the Preservation of Families with Disabled Parent Act (H7295). Working on this bill has given me the opportunity to build relationships with many members of the RI Chapter of the National Federation of the Blind. I have been fascinated to learn about all the tools and adaptations visually impaired people use
REPRESENTATIVE CORTVRIEND HOSTS “TALKS WITH TERRI” #31 WITH SPECIAL GUEST SENATOR JACK REED
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE July 27, 2020 Contact - House Representative Terri-Denise Cortvriend - D72 terricortvriend@gmail.com 401-472-4789 PORTSMOUTH, RI - Representative Terri-Denise Cortvriend to host her #31 "Talks with Terri" with special guest Senator Jack Reed, this Wednesday, August 19th starting at 9:00 a.m. via Zoom. The topic of discussion will be: Attack on the US Post Office, 2020 Census & COVID Relief Legislation. Rep Cortvriend asks participants to
Cortvriend is a committed public servant
I have had the pleasure of interacting with Terri Cortvriend regularly during her first two years as a State Representative for District 72 and enthusiastically support her candidacy for reelection. She is a committed public servant who always seeks out different points of view so she can represent the best interest of her constituents. She is a strong advocate for Portsmouth, Middletown,
Cortvriend will advocate for stronger education, environment
I urge voters to support Terri Cortvriend in the Primary election this September and the general election in November. From 2012 to 2018 I had the privilege of serving with Terri on the Portsmouth School Committee. As our chair, Terri worked tirelessly on behalf of our students to ensure our district leadership was implementing a cohesive K-12 curriculum that challenged students at
Put your support behind Cortvriend, Ruggiero
I am writing in support of candidates I support for the RI Legislature. I had the honor to represent District 72 in the RI House of Representatives, (then comprising portions of Newport, Middletown and Portsmouth) for six years. For District 72, I will again be supporting Rep. Terri Cortvriend for re-election. She has worked hard for the people of the district during
Op-Ed: Shout out for Church Community Housing
Updated: Aug 29, 2020 The following was written and submitted by Sen Jim Seveney, District 11 & Rep Terri Cortvriend, District 72 . There is a looming issue facing our Senior Citizens in Portsmouth. The Portsmouth Multi-Purpose Senior Center, housed in the former Ann Hutchinson elementary school on Bristol Ferry Road, will be closing next June. This 95 year old building has served our community well, but
Cortvriend has a clear vision for Aquidneck Island
I support the reelection of Terri Cortvriend for State Representative in District 72 consisting of Middletown and Portsmouth. Terri has put in many selfless volunteer hours on numerous committees and organizations throughout Aquidneck Island. I have had the opportunity to work with Ms. Cortvriend for seven years on the West Side Development Advisory Committee (formerly the Tank Farm Redevelopment Agency). During this