Best Buddies Friendship Walk at Providence College (Saturday, April 22, 2023)

 

Best Buddies Massachusetts & Rhode Island

RHODE ISLAND! Only 2 days until our Friendship Walk this Saturday at Providence College

Registered walkers, check your email and text for event details. Non-registered walkers, please visit www.bestbuddiesfriendshipwalk.org/rhodeisland to sign-up and receive event details. All walkers MUST be registered on event day for safety reasons!

 

Remember to dress warmly and comfortably, follow all parking postings and campus directions, and be ready to be safe and HAVE FUN!

 

Feel free to reach out to us via DM or at RhodeIsland@BestBuddies.Org for any questions. We can’t wait to see you there!

You're Invited: Sensory Friendly Inclusive Group Meeting (May 2023)

 

Sensory Movie at the South Providence Library (CLPVD)

 

South Providence Library (CLPVD)

441 Prairie Ave

Providence, RI 02905

(401) 467-2619

https://www.communitylibrariespvd.org/

Sensory Friendly Showing at the CWTheaters Lincoln Mall 16 (RI)

 CWTheaters' Sensory Showings of The Super Mario Bros Movie offer a unique and inclusive movie experience that's perfect for families and individuals with sensory sensitivities.

We've lowered the audio and raised the lighting a bit to create a comfortable and enjoyable environment for all. Plus, we welcome guests to bring in their own dietary-approved snacks, so everyone can enjoy their favorite power-ups while watching Mario and Luigi on their epic adventure. Come join us for a fun-filled family atmosphere that's sure to bring a smile to your face – book your tickets now!"

Join us Saturday, April 15th CWTheaters.com

Sensation Station!

Sensation Station is opening our doors and welcoming children of all abilities and their families to a health and wellness program and initiative called Sensational Sundays. The best part, it is ALL FREE!

OPEN GYM
Social Groups
Parent Support

Check us out at:
https://www.sensationstation.net/sensational-sundays.html

Warwick, RI Location:
501 Centerville Rd, Warwick, RI 02886
p: 401-732- 5100

 

 

The Autism Project ~ 21st Annual Imagine Walk (2023)

 The 21st Annual Imagine Walk is taking place on April 30! Have you registered yet?

To learn more, register, and donate, visit the link below:

https://give.theautismproject.org/event/2023-imagine-walk/e457898

Autism Superhero Walk at the Exeter-West Greenwich High School (West Greenwich, RI)

Register your team or join ours!

https://go.dojiggy.io/autismsuperherowalk/Campaign/Details
 

Free Online Event: Neurodiversity and Disability in Libraries

  

Together with the ALA Student Chapter - University of Pittsburgh and the Kent State iSchool Graduate Student Advisory Council (GSAC) we are hosting a Lunch & Learn webinar on Wednesday, April 12, 2023 at 12:30 PM. Renee Grassi and Dr. Amelia Gibson will be speaking about neurodiversity and disability in libraries.  

 

 

Sensory Time at the Funcity Trampoline Park (Seekonk, MA)

In honor of Autism Awareness Month, we're hosting Sensory Jump Times on April 6th, 24th and 27th from 3PM to 6PM. This event is designed to provide a welcoming and inclusive environment for individuals with autism and sensory processing disorders to come and enjoy some high-flying fun with their families!   

Location: Funcity Trampoline Park - Seekonk, MA

1275 Fall River Ave, Seekonk, MA, United States, Massachusetts

The Robert Grey Center ~ Summer Camp 2023 for children with ASD and/or social and sensory needs in Rhode Island

 

For more information, please visit the link below:

https://rb.gy/hg9kc

Sensory Storytime at the Greenville Public Library (RI)

Greenville Public Library (RI)
573 Putnam Pike
Greenville, RI
https://greenvillelibraryri.org/

Sensory Friendly Bingo at the Barrington Public Library (RI)

Barrington Public Library (RI)
281 County Rd
Barrington, RI 02806
(401) 247-1920

https://www.barringtonlibrary.org/
 

Creative Bookmark Making! at the Pawtucket Public Library (RI)

 

25th Anniversary year at the Flutie Foundation

We are ecstatic that it's our 25th Anniversary year at the Flutie Foundation. Thanks to YOUR continued support and passion, we want to celebrate our collective impact in the autism community in a BIG way...

YOU'RE INVITED to STARS of the Spectrum, our 25th Anniversary Concert on Thursday, August 24, 2023 at iconic Fenway Park.

The inclusive event welcomes YOU - our beloved Flutie Foundation Family - to an unforgettable night of mission moments and show-stopping musical performances. Our autism self-advocate performers and some very special guests deserve to perform on the biggest stage, under the brightest lights. Stay tuned over the coming weeks as we announce our STAR-studded lineup. We can't wait to see you on August 24th! Stay tuned for tickets going on sale SOON!

Navitaging Dyslexia

Rhode Island Department of Education - RIDE has partnered with RIPIN to host a two-part series of Virtual Communities of Practice for families, focusing on dyslexia and structured literacy. 

 

Participants are encouraged to attend both sessions. https://bit.ly/3MgwYuH

 

The Meeting Street Institute Presents: Autism in the Early Years (Wednesday, May 3, 2023)

 

Join us for a virtual workshop on May 3!

Register by scanning the QR code or using the link below

https://tinyurl.com/yw9ececn

 

oin the Assistive Technology Access Partnership (ATAP) as we celebrate Assistive Technology Awareness Day on April 18th.

 

Join the Assistive Technology Access Partnership (ATAP) as we celebrate Assistive Technology Awareness Day on April 18th.


We will be hosting an Open House at RI College (Student Union Ballroom) from 3-6pm. Join us to visit the ATAP Partners and state agencies that support and promote the AT Movement.


The first 100 people to register will receive an AT Swag Bag! Complete our AT Passport and be entered for a chance to win an Echo!

What is ATAP?

ATAP is designed as a statewide partnership of organizations, each with a targeted assistive technology (AT) focus, working together to improve access to and acquisition of AT for individuals with disabilities. ATAP Partners are:


Adaptive Telephone Equipment Loan Program
East Bay Educational Collaborative Ocean State Center for Independent Living


TechACCESS of RI

This event is sponsored by RI College!

13th Annual Bailey's Animal Adventure at the Roger Williams Park Zoo (RI)

To learn more, please visit the link below:

https://www.baileysteam.org/animal-adventure.html
 

A Quest for Independence Summer Camp Now Accepting Applications!

 

A Summer Camp Program for Teens and Young Adults with Disabilities (Ages 16-23) at Camp Canonicus in Exeter, RI
August 7-11, 2023

This is a one-week residential program that provides teens and young adults with disabilities ages 16-23, an opportunity to develop employment and independent living skills in a supportive environment.
Well-defined instruction, in small groups and individually, will provide training in the areas of employment and job skills, social skills, including maintaining positive mental health, and independent living skills. There will be recreational opportunities as well!

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

To find out more or to fill out an application, visit oscil.org or contact Amanda Reed at amanda.reed@oscil.org or 401-738-1013.