Sensory Friendly Inclusive Group

07/30/2026

Checkout these fabulous sensory friendly programs for children, teens and adults happening at the Rhode Island Public Libraries this month (August 2026). Yay!!! 😃😍

Come visit us.... 👍🫶

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⛴ Join us for Accessible Adventures: A Fun Day at Deer Island 2026! This family-friendly, inclusive recreation event, hosted by Winthrop Commission on Disabilities (and partners), will be held on Saturday, Aguste 29 from 12-3 pm.

Check out this amazing line up!! You can:

• Learn how to fish
• Ride an adaptive bike
• Take a pedicab around the island
• Enjoy a boar tour
• Learn about the history of Deer Island
• Check out resources
• Listen to music & enjoy the view

And you can stop by our table and learn all about UAP!

To Register: Call 617-240-2487 or visit https://www.eventbrite.com/e/accessible-adventures-a-fun-day-at-deer-island-2026-tickets-1988291144336?aff=ebdsoporgprofile

07/30/2026

✨ Mark your calendars! STARS of the Spectrum: Concert for Autism Acceptance is heading to your TV screen! 🎉

Presented by the Doug Flutie Jr. Foundation for Autism, this special airing on WCVB Channel 5 Boston will capture the incredible performances, original songs, and unforgettable moments from talented artists on the spectrum: a true celebration of creativity, community, and inclusion.

Whether you weren't able to be in-person at the event in April, or just want to relive the magic, be sure to tune in:

📆 Saturday, August 8
⏰ 12:30 PM ET

🌟 Thank you to WCVB, Boston's community leader, for partnering with us to help amplify the voices and stories of people with autism!

07/30/2026

You can help protect the voting rights of people with disabilities by volunteering to survey polling places during the statewide primary on Sept. 9 and Election Day on Nov. 3.

The Rhode Island Governor’s Commission on Disabilities is seeking volunteers to visit polling places to ensure they are free of barriers that could prevent people with disabilities from voting. Each survey takes about 15 minutes and can be done any time during polling hours.

Volunteers will check for accessibility issues with signs, parking, entrances, ramps, doors and whether the voting space itself is accessible. Online and print versions of the survey are available.

With this data, GCD can communicate with local boards of canvassers to remove barriers to voting on the day of the election or the next election.

Volunteers will be required to attend a GCD Polling Monitor Training. If you would like to volunteer, please email Assistant ADA Coordinator for Employment and Services Crystal Martin at [email protected].

07/30/2026

RHODE ISLAND COMMUNITY NEWS

Deaf Awareness Day - 9/19

Source: Perspectives Corporation


We are hosting a Deaf Awareness Day event and hope you will join us!
Date: Saturday, September 19
Location: Tavern on the Hill
809 Nooseneck Hill Road, East Greenwich, RI
Cost: $10 per person

Please RSVP by Thursday, September 10 Email: [email protected].

See the attached flyer for more information.

Hope to see you there.

07/28/2026

SENSORY PROGRAM
July 30 @ 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm
South Providence Library (Providence, RI – Community Room)

07/25/2026

Come join us for our August Inclusive Play Time meeting. A playtime geared for those on the autism spectrum or who have sensory differences. Enjoy it your way! Families ages 2+

Saturday, August 8. 10am. Weaver Library.

07/23/2026

Happening tomorrow! The Autism Corner would love to have you! So glad we could offer our space for such a great foundation.