Wednesday, June 29, 2022

Sensory Sensitive Events ~ Every Month in Rhode Island

Some of these may have changed. Please call ahead.
 

A Quest for Independence – Summer Camp Program in Exeter, RI

OSCIL’s Summer Transition Program is a one-week, residential program that provides teens and young adults with disabilities, ages sixteen through twenty-three, an opportunity to develop employment and independent living skills in a supportive environment.

There is no cost to students or their families. Lodging, food, activities, transportation, interpreters for the deaf, and personal care attendants for students with physical disabilities will be provided.

Funding authorization for this program may be obtained from your Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor from the Office of Rehabilitation Services or Services for the Blind and Visually Impaired.

Eligibility Criteria:

To qualify for this program applicants must:

  • have a disability
  • be between 16 and 23 years old
  • be self-directing and able to make their own choices
  • be a Rhode Island resident

Applications must be received by July 1, 2022.

To learn more, please visit the link below:

http://oscil.org/events/a-quest-for-independence



Quiet Fireworks at Beavertail State Park in Jamestown, RI

 

Want to enjoy fireworks 🎆 without the associated noise 🚫 🔊? Join us at this FREE event to celebrate the Fourth 🇺🇸! Come watch the City of Newport's annual Fourth of July Fireworks Display at Fort Adams 

FROM beautiful Beavertail State Park!

WHEN: 9:15 PM on Monday, July 4th, 2022 with a rain date slated for Tuesday, July 5, 2022.
 
WHERE: Beavertail Rd, Jamestown, RI 02835
 
This event is open to the public but designed and tailored for those experiencing hearing sensitivities. 
 
Leashed dogs 🦮 are welcome!
 
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Camps for Children & Teens with Special Needs in Rhode Island


 FOR CHILDREN AND TEENS WITH SPECIAL NEEDS IN RHODE ISLAND

 

Here's a few of the summer camps below: 

CAMP RUGGLES, INC.

http://www.campruggles.org/Ruggles/Welcome.html

Summer ZooCamp at the Roger Williams Park

https://www.rwpzoo.org/zoocamp

 Camp WANNAGOAGAIN!  with The Autism Project

 https://theautismproject.org/parents-families/programs-resources/summer-camp

 

Please click on the link below for a full list of summer camps :

 https://ri.medicalhomeportal.org/services/search?searchTerm&location=RI&catId=413&fbclid=IwAR3p2txElb4wLVy0Kus76FMAn73R_XJ3tCcUTva_eYz_01oSOCxMrlPgbSA