The Sensory Friendly Inclusive Group seeks to empower librarians to better serve individuals of all ages and backgrounds who are neurodiverse or on the autism spectrum and their families by expanding programming, outreach, partnerships, and resources that welcome all abilities.
Tuesday, October 7, 2025
Autism-Friendly Trunk or Treat (FREE) By Success On The Spectrum
Autism-Friendly Trunk or Treat (FREE)
By Success On The Spectrum
Join us for an evening of community, connection & festive fall fun at our Trunk or Treat , a space where every child feels included!
Date and time
Saturday, October 25 · 1:30 - 4:30pm EDT
Location
SOS Lincoln
6 Blackstone Valley Place Lincoln, RI 02865
Join us for an evening of community, connection & festive fall fun at our Trunk or Treat , a space where every child feels included!
Bring the whole family for a fun, sensory-friendly Trunk or Treat celebration! Kids can enjoy safe trick-or-treating, exciting games, and a welcoming environment designed with autism in mind. Families will also get to enjoy delicious food and drinks while voting for the Best Trunk of the night!
All ages and abilities welcome.
Register link below:
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/autism-friendly-trunk-or-treat-tickets-1660919658409?aff=oddtdtcreator
(Fall~October 2025) Sensory Friendly Programs at the Rhode Island Public Libraries
Friday, August 29, 2025
(Fall~September 2025) Sensory Friendly Programs at the Rhode Island Public Libraries
Deaf Awareness Day Event - Deaf Services Perspectives (September 2025)
Join us for Deaf Awareness Month Bowling Night!
Come celebrate, connect, and enjoy a fun evening of bowling!
Peer Support & Advocacy Group ~ Ocean State Center for Independent Living (OSCIL)
Join us for the Peer Support & Advocacy Group! Take part in a welcoming community where we share experiences, encourage each other, and grow together.
600 Sandy Lane, Warwick, RI
Northeast Regional Higher Education Neurodiversity Coalition Conference!
August 29 – August 30, 2025
Location: University of Rhode Island
Robert J. Higgins Welcome Center, 45 Upper College Road, Kingston, RI 02881
The 2nd Annual Northeast Regional Higher Education Neurodiversity Conference advances the mission of the Northeastern Regional Higher Education Neurodiversity Coalition (NEHENC) through expanded programming and regional collaboration.
Registration required: https://nehenc-conference.sites.northeastern.edu/
Friday, August 1, 2025
Summer (August 2025) Sensory Friendly Programs at the Rhode Island Public Libraries
Thursday, June 26, 2025
Annual Backpack Drive 2025 (The Arc Rhode Island)

Sensory Storytime at the East Providence Public Library (RI) 2025
Our Sensory Storytime has a new day/time for the summer. Hope to see you there!
Monday, July 28th at 2pm.
Summer (July 2025) Sensory Friendly Programs at the Rhode Island Public Libraries
Return of the Dinosaurs: Sensory-Friendly Mornings at the Roger Williams Park (Providence, RI) 2025
Join us for special sensory-friendly mornings an hour before the dinosaur trail opens to the public: designed for those with autism spectrum disorders (ASD) and sensory processing differences and their families from 8-9 am.
OSCIL Peer Support & Advocacy Group (2025)
Join us on Tuesday, July 8 for our Peer Support & Advocacy Group! a welcoming space to share your experiences, build connections, and support one another on the journey to independence. This month, we’re celebrating community, growth, and summertime spirit!
RSVP by emailing Molly.Smith@oscil.org or texting 401-365-4863.
















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