RAMP's Impact
See the impact RAMP is having in the community
RAMP in the Community
RAMP with Dr. Silas Pinto, Director of DEI and Belonging; Tomas Avila, Associate Director RI DEDI; James Vincent, President NAACP Providence; Anita Bruno, CEO RI Women in the Trades; Elvys Ruiz, community DEI engagement.
RAMP loves being out and about in the community. Whether it's accessing a business, supporting events from other organizations or doing accessibility information to the public, we are here to help.
RAMP does not charge for our services. We are a completely 100% volunteer organization. We are all about breaking barriers and ensuring everyone can afford to learn the importance of accessibility.
RAMP works together with Rhode Island leaders to lift up all of our communities! Whether you need a motivational speaker, or want to make your business more accessible, RAMP is your one-stop shop.
Chapter Success Stories - United Spinal Association
Accessibility Advocate Tina Pedersen
There are many ways to educate an inaccessible business about accessibility, but no one does it quite like Tina Pedersen of Harrisville, Rhode Island. If a business complains about the cost of renovations, she comes back with positive and practical solutions: contractors, tax breaks and a smile.
RAMP CEO Tina Guenette Pedersen next to a pink sports car
Meet USA National SLICC Ambassador 2022
RAMP CEO Tina Guenette Pedersen crowned as the USA National SLICC Ambassador 2022
The first person of disability to win nationally in a mainstream competition
Words from Lieutenant Governor Sabina Matos:
"Tina Guenette Pedersen, who I am proud to call a friend, has brilliantly represented RI as the first-ever USA SLICC Ambassador with a disability. I was thrilled to welcome her back to Rhode Island after her victory! Tina is a long-time, passionate advocate for equity and the founder of RAMP real access motivates progress. I’m excited to see what she achieves next!"
Words from Congressman James Langevin:
"Rhode Island’s very own disability champion, Tina Guenette Pedersen, is this year’s USA National SLICC Ambassador! Tina worked incredibly hard, and it paid off, because she is the first person with a disability to win this national title. Congratulations!"
Words from Tina:
"I still can’t believe I’m your new USA National SLICC Ambassador 2022!! This is not a year of being served but a year of serving. Let me help to promote your organization events by inviting me to participate and spreading the word. I want to wear my crown out with lots of community service, always showing up and appearances. The work is just beginning for my year-long job of a lifetime. RHODE ISLAND I’m bringing the crown home!! As the only person of disability to compete at this level, in a mainstream competition and win the national title, I’m proud to say we broke another barrier, and the sky is the limit. Can’t wait to celebrate with all of you!"
RAMP and PVD Fest Working Together
RAMP Working to Make PVD Fest Accessible for All
RAMP is very proud to announce its collaboration with the City of Providence to ensure individuals with varying abilities have full access to this year’s PVD Fest June 10-12, 2022.
RAMP will be located in Kennedy Plaza and by the entrance to the skating rink. Here you will find a shade tent, accessible restrooms information, wheelchairs for loaning, and people ready and willing to answer questions, comments, and/ or concerns you have about accessibility.
You also get to see and use Tina's Table that was just unveiled on May 24th, a beautiful artistic table that redefines public inclusion, accessibility, and function.
RAMP intends to help Providence make this a fully inclusive event and fun for everyone!
RAMP Board Member Recognized for Her Hard Work
Congratulations to includesign, LLC CEO Diana Perkins and RAMP Board Secretary on being named one of the Rhode Island Inno 2021 "5 Under 25"!
Diana was selected "not just for her achievements, but for her ability to focus on the LapSnap's target customer while building the product."
Read more about Diana, includesign, and her fellow honored entrepreneurs in the latest edition of The Business Journal Rhode Island.
RI Monthly Magazine - November 2021
Tina Guenette Pedersen Honored with Inaugural Christianna Carteaux Bannister Award
On Mother’s Day of this year, Tina Guenette Pedersen suffered a heart attack and a stroke while tackling long-haul COVID symptoms. She went blind for seventy-two hours. And then, she put the whole ordeal out there on the Internet for her podcast subscribers.
“I wanted people to know: Here’s how they’re fixing me — and obviously it worked because I’m back,” Pedersen says. “Nothing stops me.”
Pedersen, who uses a bejeweled electric wheelchair for mobility, is the founder and president of Real Access Motivates Progress (RAMP), a nonprofit dedicated to advocating for accessibility and inclusion in schools, businesses and the community. She’s performed more than 170 roll-throughs, where she navigates spaces and provides assessments for clients; she also connects them to low-cost accessibility resources.
RAMP CEO Tina Guenette Pedersen in the November 2021 issue of RI Monthly Magazine