20th Annual Imagine Walk! with The Autism Project (RI)

 

JOIN US and celebrate our 20th Annual Imagine Walk!

 

On Sunday, April 24th @ 10:00 am, The Autism Project will be hosting the walk at Goddard Memorial State Park.

 

We are excited to be back at the park this year!

 

At The Autism Project, we strive to provide a safe and welcoming environment where individuals and their families feel safe, respected, and supported. We are committed to our mission and the community!

Funds raised through the 20th Annual Imagine Walk will go directly towards programs, services and trainings for children, teens and adults living with an Autism Spectrum Disorder and their families, caretakers, and the professionals who support them.

 

To learn more, register, and donate, visit https://www.classy.org/event/2022-imagine-walk/e386528

Special Olympics of Rhode Island

 

DIY Sensory Play at Home (Sensory Cotton Ball Snowman) at the Pawtucket Public Library (RI)

 

Join Miss Maria in this fun DIY Sensory Play video and learn how to make your own sensory cotton ball snowman. Recommended for children ages 5 and up. 

 

A free sensory kit will be provided with the materials to make the project at home, while supplies last in the children's library. Curbside pick-up is available by calling 401-725-3714 x209

 

Materials needed:

-Cotton ball

-Construction paper (blue, black, orange and white)

-Body of the snowman cut out on white construction paper

-Black hat cut out on black construction paper

-Googly eye

-Small triangle (for nose) cut out on orange construction paper

-Glue stick or white glue

-Black marker

-Other materials that can be used buttons, pipe cleaners, stickers and more….

 

Instructions:

1. Glue on the cut out body of the snowman on the blue construction paper

2. Glue on the black hat on top of the snowman’s head

3. Add the cotton balls on to the body of the snowman by pulling them apart

4. Add the googly eyes

5. Add the orange triangle nose

6. Draw the stick figure arms on the snowman and enjoy!

 

Here's the link on our Pawtucket Public Library YouTube Channel below:

 

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hTZ98wOrWjE

Fit4Fun: Working with children and adults of all abilities (RI)

 Fit4Fun is a group of certified personal trainers who are focused on providing fitness in a safe and fun environment for children and young adults of all abilities. 

Here is the link to learn more: 

http://www.fit4funall.com/

Imagine Walk with The Autism Project (RI) in-person on Sunday, April 24, 2022

For more information and to register see link below:

https://give.classy.org/20thAnnualImagineWalk

 

RIPIN: Peer to Peer Connection Support Group for caregivers and parents (Thursday, February 10th)

 

RIPIN: Rhode Island Parent Information Network

Attention all caregivers and parents of children with special needs:

You're welcome to join us for Peer to Peer Connections Support Group over Zoom! Connect to others and share your perspective.

All you need to do is register to join us on February 10th:
http://ow.ly/zJJh50HGJPQ

Virtual Inclusive Storytime at the Early Education Services, San Jose Public Library (CA)

 

 

Here's a link to watch the video on Facebook: 

https://www.facebook.com/sjplearlyed/videos/1009666976286382

Virtual Sensory Story Time at the La Grande Public Library (IL) with Miss Lydia

 

Here's the link to watch the video on Facebook:

https://www.facebook.com/lagrangeparklibrary/videos/1252123721947121
 

Adapted Literature and Lessons with the Sherlock Center at Rhode Island College

 

Visit this link to learn more: https://w3.ric.edu/sherlockcenter/wwslist.html
 

Free Adaptive Zumba Class (Virtually) with Totally Adaptive in Massachussets

Totally Adaptive is a unified, accessible, adaptive menu of amazing movement (fitness and yoga) classes. At Totally Adaptive, we welcome and embrace all abilities and all disabilities. 

http://totallyadaptive.org/

 
 

North Kinston (RI) Special Education Local Advisory Committee Meeting

Please join us on Wednesday, February 9 at 7 P.M. for a great presentation and Q & A on transition. If you have a child specifically in 8th through graduation this will be helpful. If you have a younger child, please attend anyway and see what opportunities students have as they get older. We have two excellent presenters who know a lot about the topic of transition and can guide you! If you have a moment, share this with someone who might benefit from this presentation and Q & A session!
 

UMass Chan Medical School Department of Psychiatry collaborates with Parent/Professional Advocacy League (PPAL) and MCPAP