Group Respite Care for family caregivers of children/adults with special needs and elder care (RI) 2025

 

Easter Egg Hunt 2025 hosted by the Spaulding Outpatient Rehabilitation Centers at Kent Hospital (RI)

 

Celebrating April ~ Autism Awareness Month at the Warwick Public Library (RI)

Thank you to the children's librarian at the Warwick Public Library (RI) for the book list and great book display in celebration of April's Autism Awareness Month. Yay!!
 

 

Next Chapter Book Club at the Warwick Public Library (RI)

Next Chapter Book Club aims to provide meaningful opportunities for lifelong-learning, social connections and authentic community inclusion for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities.

 

Bimonthly meetings are arranged between WPL and the Trudeau Center.

 

For more information, please contact jlinton@warwicklibrary.org

 

Coordinator: Jen Linton

 

Warwick Public Library (Central Library)

600 Sandy Lane Warwick, RI 02889

https://www.warwicklibrary.org/

 

 

Volunteers Needed: Free Top Soccer in Conventry (RI)

 

Spring Egg~Stravaganza with the Down Syndrome Society of RI, Inc (Sat, April 12th)

 

Down Syndrome Society of RI, Inc.

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Don't forget to register to join us for some hippity-hoppity fun!

 

Event details and registration:

 

www.powr.io/form-builder/i/39367778#page

 

Saturday, April 12th

 

Rain date Sunday, April 13th

 

** Please be aware of scammers. We will never reach out to you to purchase tickets. This is a free event for families of a loved one with Down syndrome.**

Spring (April 2025) Sensory Friendly Programs at the Rhode Island Public Libraries

 

 

 

Checkout these fabulous sensory friendly programs for children, teens and adults happening at the 

Rhode Island Public Libraries this month. Yay!!!

 

 

 

Sensory Friendly Matinee at the Barrington Public Library (RI) in honor of April ~ Autism Awareness Month

Barrington Public Library (RI)
281 County Rd, Barrington, RI 02806

401-247-1920

https://barringtonlibrary.org/

 

 

Sensory Friendly Storytime at the Warwick Public Library (RI)

 

Join us on Saturday, March 15th at 2:30 PM for Sensory Friendly Storytime - an inclusive program geared towards kids on the autism spectrum!

 

Intended for ages 3+ but all ages are welcome for interactive stories, puppets, and dance followed by play and art activities.

 

https://warwicklibrary.libcal.com/event/13605670

Sensory Friendly Saturday at the North Smithfield Public Library (RI)

 

Sensory Friendly Saturday at the North Smithfield Public Library on Saturday, March 15th at 11:00 a.m.

Event Details

Join us for a nature-based, open-ended activity station for children of all abilities. Each month station swill be available to encourage creativity, sensory exploration and socializing, with soft music, bubbles and a quiet tent space. Please register.

 

North Smithfield Library

20 Main St

Slatersville, RI 02876

(401) 767-2780

 

https://northsmithfield.librarycalendar.com/event/sensory-friendly-saturday-1814

 

 

Sensory Play at the Maury Loontjens Memorial Library in Narragansett (RI)

 

 

To learn more about this program, please visit their website:

 

https://narlib.org/

 

Maury Loontjens Memorial Library

in Narragansett

25 Pier Marketplace

Narragansett, RI 02882

 

 

Spring (March 2025) Sensory Friendly Programs at the Rhode Island Public Libraries

 

Checkout these fabulous sensory friendly programs for children, teens and adults happening at the 

Rhode Island Public Libraries this month. Yay!!!

Winter (February 2025) Sensory Friendly Programs at the Rhode Island Public Libraries

Checkout these fabulous sensory friendly programs for children, teens and adults happening at the 

Rhode Island Public Libraries this month. Yay!!!

 

Down Syndrome Society of RI Presents Sweetheart Dance (Sat, Feb 15, 2025)

 

Success on the Spectrum Invites Everyone to Sensory Friendly Valentine's Day Craft Fair (Free)

 

Hands and Voices invites Deaf and Hard of Hearing teens to play a round of golf and connect! (February 18, 2025)

 

Sensory Friendly Performance (The Vanishing Elephant)

 In partnership with the Providence Performing Arts Center (PPAC), we’re thrilled to host a sensory-friendly performance of an unforgettable, large-scale production!

About the Show:
Follow the journey of Jenny, a young elephant from Bengal, India, as she embarks on a tale of resilience, friendship, and discovery. Through breathtaking puppetry, illusion, and magic, watch her adventures unfold across continents, her special bond with Opu, and a heartwarming reunion on the grand stage of New York City.

Performance Details:
Saturday, March 15, 2025
2:00 PM
$5.00 per person

This sensory-friendly performance is designed to create a welcoming environment for individuals with autism and sensory sensitivities. With softer lighting and sound levels, a relaxed atmosphere, and quiet spaces, everyone can enjoy the magic of theater.

Get your tickets here: https://ppac.evenue.net/cgi-bin/ncommerce3/SEGetEventInfo?ticketCode=GS%3APPAC%3AP24%3AVANISH%3A&linkID=pfm-ppac&shopperContext=&pc=&caller=&appCode=&groupCode=VANI&cgc=&dataAccId=896&locale=en_US&siteId=ev_pfm-ppac

McNeill Children's Institute and The Sensory Stylist have teamed up, creating The Sensory Salon on Sundays!!!

 

 

 

Starting Sunday January, 26th from 10am-7pm! Discounted Rates on all hair services!!