Special Needs Hockey in Rhode Island

 

Do you know someone with cognitive and/or developmental disabilities who would like the chance to learn to skate or play ice hockey in an environment which is adapted to their level of ability? 

 

The GPYHA Special Hockey Program offers Learn-to-Skate/Instructional Hockey for children ages 4 to young adult, with Down Syndrome, Autism Spectrum Disorder, or behavioral/emotional special needs. Ice sessions are held Saturday mornings at Lynch Arena in Pawtucket, RI, from October to March. No previous skating experience is required, and enrollment is open throughout the season.

 

Special Hockey emphasizes players to have fun through teamwork, social interaction, and improving the quality of life while learning to skate and play hockey. Our experienced staff of certified special-needs professionals, USA Hockey certified coaches, and junior coaches offers a very high player-to-coach ratio providing each skater with optimum support and encouragement. 

 

The minimum equipment required for the program will be skates (single blade) and a hockey helmet with face mask. We have historically found that players with elbow pads, knee pads, hockey pants tend to get up smiling when they fall – a great motivator for new skaters! 

 

Stop in to see the program this week or reach out to us for more information at rispecialhockey@aol.com. RI Special Hockey is a member of USA Hockey. 

 

Registration is now open for the 2022-23 Season. 

 

Click on the link below:

https://www.gpyha.org/news_article/show/1218751

 

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North Providence Public Safety Complex Sensory Friendly First Responder Meet & Greet

 

Sensory Playtime at the West Warwick Public Library (RI)

 

Fall Sensory Play for Kids at the Jesse M. Smith Memorial Library (Harrisville, RI)

 

Fall Sensory Play for Kids

 Jesse M. Smith Memorial Library

100 Tinkham Ln, Harrisville, RI 02830

jmslibrary.org

 

J Christopher Real Estate Group presents Sensory Friendly Haunted House Trick or Treat

 

2022 Buddy Walk & Fall Festival

 

 

Promoting the Sensory Friendly Programs at the RI Public Libraries and showing support at the 2022 Buddy Walk & Fall Festival held by the Down Syndrome Society of Rhode Island. It was a great turn out. Yay!!!

Light Rhode Island Red for Dyslexia campaign

 

 

 

Friday, October 14th through Thursday, October 20th, buildings and
landmarks across the state will be lit RED as part of the 

Light Rhode Island Red for Dyslexia campaign.

Michael Lorenzen Foundation ~ College Scholarships Program

 

 

 

The Michael Lorenzen Foundation is proud to offer a college scholarship program for those on the Autism spectrum. We have witnessed the struggles that Autism presents and also seen the passion and dedication that envelops these particular students. We are honored to be able to offer scholarships of up to $2500 per student for the 2022-2023 academic year.

 

Clink on the link below to learn more:

https://michaellorenzenfoundation.com/how-to-apply/

 

You are invited to join the free webinar:

Accessibility in Your Library

Wed October 12 at 2:00 pm US Eastern, 11:00 am US Pacific

Join JJ Pionke to learn about what disability and accessibility are. Learn how to do a walkthrough of your physical space to see how accessible it is and join us for a Q&A to answer your accessibility-related questions. If you're interested but not able to attend the live webinar, go ahead and register. We'll send a recording to all registrants after the fact.

Here's the link to register:  shorturl.at/px345

The PSSNC and The Autism Project Sensory Friendly Truck & Treat

 

Jack-O-Lantern Spectacular Sensory Nights

 

Roger Williams Zoo is offering a special sensory-friendly Jack-O-Lantern Spectacular an hour before the trail opens to the public: designed those with Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD) and sensory processing differences and their families from 5:00 – 6:00 pm. This year’s theme celebrates 75 years of television.

For maximum enjoyment, the over 5000 pumpkins will light up the Zoo’s Wetlands Trail, but there will be no music or special effects. This year’s highlights include intricately carved pumpkins celebrating 75 years of television.

Dates: Tuesday, October 25 and Wednesday, October 26

Time: 5:00 - 6:00 pm

Pricing: Tickets are available for purchase in person ONLY at the Zoo's admissions booth. Ticket prices are $16 for adults; $13 for children (ages 2-12); toddlers 1 and under are always free. For group information please contact our group sales department at gsales@rwpzoo.org