Perspectives Corporation was founded in 1977 by its current President and CEO, David Ruppell. His Undergraduate and Graduate College work having exposed him to different needs in the community, Mr. Ruppell has worked with people with a variety of disabilities since 1970. After completing his undergraduate degree in 1974 he and his wife spent several years in Massachusetts opening several homes for some of the first people leaving the institutions. These experiences and his colleagues back in Rhode Island led him back here to become a service provider.

Since those early days, Perspectives has become the premium provider of services for people with developmental disabilities. The timeline at left details our growth.

"We believe that all people, regardless of severity of disability, should have a chance to live in their community and pursue their dreams. We continue to aggressively pursue our vision for social justice and independence for all those whom we serve."