WEB-BASED RESOURCE GUIDE
For Families and Providers of Children and Youth with
Special Health Care Needs
This web-based Resource Guide was created for families of children with special health care needs, and for individuals working with these families. Please note that the content of the pages you are about to visit are not authorized or under the control of the Rhode Island Technical Assistance Project (RITAP) or Rhode Island College (RIC).
It was created by: Denise Achin (Rhode Island Technical
Assistance Project at Rhode Island College), Jane Azie (Empowered Families
CEDARR Family Center), Dalida Frias (About Families CEDARR Family Center), Ana
Gomes (
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We hope you find the Guide useful,
The CEDARR Web-based Resource Workgroup
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Assistive
Technology/Durable Medical Equipment (DME)
Child
Abuse & Domestic Violence
Cultural and Linguistic Competency
Department
of Children, Youth and Families
Early
Care and Education (Child Care)
Evaluation,
Assessment, Diagnosis and Therapeutic Providers
Family
Support, Training, and Advocacy Resources
Secondary
Transition Resources
Sexual
Abuse/Assault Agencies and Resources
Churches
with social services/assistance throughout the State
State Supported
Recruits, trains and assesses families who are interested in providing a home for a child in state care.
Provides family recruitment and child matching under contract to DCYF.
Responsible for adoption subsidies, provides short-term services to families after adoption is finalized, and provides adult adoptees with information in accordance with RI law.
Community resources
http://www.caseyfamilyservices.org
http://www.ric.edu/uap/publications/ResGuideTech.pdf
http://www.atap.state.ri.us/atappartners.htm
http://www.ebecri.org/custom/assistive_technology.html
www.childrenhospital.org/clinicalservices
http://www.cited.org/index.aspx
http://www.sensationalchild.org/
http://www.schospital.com/surgical_supply.cfm?mid=1&sid=2&thid=4&level=3
http://www.airproductshealthcare.com/locations/vanguard.htm
National standards for integrating cultural and linguistic competencies have been developed by the Center for Minority Health at the federal Department of Health and Human Services. The 14 standards are organized by themes: Culturally Competent Care (Standards 1-3), Language Access Services (Standards 4-7), and Organizational Supports for Cultural Competence (Standards 8-14). This web site provides access to a web site in Spanish and to publications in 15 other languages.
http://www.omhrc.gov/templates/browse.aspx?lvl=2&lvlID=15
The mission of the NCCC is to increase the capacity of health and mental health programs to design, implement, and evaluate culturally and linguistically competent service delivery systems. The NCCC web site gives you access to the following cultural and linguistic competency resources: frameworks and models; guiding principles; policies; self-assessment tools; and links to other resources. Clicking on "Links" gives you access to the following: resources for families; government resources; university centers, foundations and nonprofit organizations; accessibility on the web...
http://www11.georgetown.edu/research/gucchd/nccc/index.html
NCCRESt works with state and local school systems to address ingrained practices that contribute to perpetuating disparities in access to learning by providing technical assistance and professional development to schools and their communities, including resources for early intervention, universal screening, progress monitoring, and culturally-responsive response to intervention.
http://www.nccrest.org/publications/briefs
The U.S. DOE maintains a publication series, Helping Your Child , which aims to provide parents with the tools and information necessary to help their children succeed in school and life. These booklets feature practical lessons and activities to help their school aged and preschool children master reading, understand the value of homework and develop the skills and values necessary to achieve and grow.
http://www.ed.gov/espanol/parents/academic/hyc-esp.html
Medical Assistance
Recipients
Services such as cleanings, exams, x-rays, and sealants provided by dental hygiene students under professional supervision for a fee of $10.00 each. Services that must be performed by a dentist are not available at this clinic.
Provider listing for Dental Clinics although all may not be accepting new patients, not provide all types of dental care, and/or may only services their medical patients.
www.dhs.ri.gov/dhs/heacre/provsvcs/prov_look.html
http://www.fatimahospital.com/news/PawtucketDental.asp
http://www.specialtycareri.com/ped_dental.asp
www.health.ri.gov/disease/primarycare/oralhealth
www.health.ri.gov/disease/primarycare/oralhealth/index.php
The
http://www.lifespan.org/rih/services/dental/
The Travelers Aid of RI's Dental Project was started in 1992 through support from the Governor's office and through generous support from the RI dental community. Today, the Dental Project remains the only free standing facility providing quality dental care to RI's homeless population.
http://www.ridental.com/travelers.cfm
Programs -Family Based: the following link brings you to the programs listed below: http://www.dcyf.ri.gov/programs.php?progmsg=101
Short-term, home-based intervention program for families in crisis provides case management, counseling, and education services to prevent child abuse and placement out of home.
Collaborative alliances among health, behavioral health and social services agencies working with schools and families to provide an array of support services for families experiencing relationship conflict with their children.
Located at the Providence Children’s Museum and works with DCYF providing therapeutic visitation for children and parents separated by court order due to abuse and neglect.
Provides parent(s) at risk or experiencing problems in the area of child maltreatment with assistance from a trained professional who is a positive role model, facilitates positive parenting skills and helps to reduce isolation of the parent.
Family preservation and support program working with DCYF to provided comprehensive wraparound support to strengthen families by helping parents to achieve a substance-free lifestyle.
Comprehensive early childhood program provides home/ center-based activities that promote parenting skills for economically disadvantaged families with children at risk for developmental, health and social problems (birth to age 3).
Family preservation program through DCYF Child Protective Services to assist families identified at risk for abuse and /or neglect by providing clinical support and intensive home-based services for 4 – 6 months.
DCYF Programs -Child
Welfare
Comprised of Child Protection Investigations and Screening/Intake.
Strengthen and support families by coordinating and monitoring families’ involvement with community agencies, residential treatment providers, schools, mental health professionals and others.
As part of Child Protective Services processes cases which come to the attention of the Department through the Child Abuse Hot Line and works with families who voluntarily request service referrals and information.
Programs- Children
and Youth
Program assists DCYF youth age 16 and older who are transitioning form care. There are many services associated with this program.
An intensive community-based program for families with children at-risk for out-of –home placement typically for six months for families who may or may not be involved with DCYF.
Provides day treatment programs which include therapeutic, individualized and education instruction through state funds, and through its federal Project REACH grant.
Provides resources for substance abuse, mental health, community action, medical services, special needs children, domestic violence, housing, literacy, parenting support, helpline/hotline, other.
Provides links to the following: Office of the Child Advocate, Adoption Rhode Island, Child Welfare League of America, RI Foster Parents Association, Club Just for Foster Kids, RI Foundation-Nonprofit Directory, RI Council of Resource Providers for Children, Youth and Families, RI Child Placing Agencies, and Child Welfare Institute.
http://www.dcyf.ri.gov/link.php
Inpatient evaluation program up to two weeks for youth referred through the Family Court to determine the appropriate level of services for disposition by the court on wayward/disobedient petitions.
Children in DCYF eligible or suspected of requiring special education services may be eligible for the appointment of an education surrogate parent. Referrals are coordinated through the Children’s Behavioral Health and Education Division.
Money available for youth in custody of DCYF to attend Rhode Island College, University of Rhode Island or the Community College of Rhode Island. Grant money funds the gap between other financial aid and the full cost of tuition, room and board, books and related expenses.
Conducted through contract with DCYF by the Foster Parents Association and the RI Council of Residential Resources for Children and Youth, provides an individual skill assessment and group instruction in fourteen skill areas to youth, aged sixteen and older, who reside in foster and group care.
The Department helps fund the Rhode Island Child Abuse Prevention Network, which directs child abuse and neglect prevention activities statewide.
Project Hope provides transitional services for adjudicated youth who are returning to the community. A Project Hope youth receives community-based services related to their transition to the community from an institutional setting.
Provided to all Medicaid eligible and uninsured children presenting a danger to themselves or to others at the time of admission. Need for psychiatric hospitalization is assessed by the community Mental Health Centers and children are admitted to private psychiatric hospitals under contract with the department.
Provide services in graduated levels of care for children and youth leaving a psychiatric hospital or in some case youth must be placed out of the home for a short-term crisis intervention, but not in need of inpatient psychiatric hospitalization.
Services for seriously behaviorally disturbed youth to provide around the clock treatment and care with programs tailored to individual, group and family therapy, behavior modification, special education and recreational therapy.
A joint program with DCYF’s Juvenile Probation and Parole staff, the Adult Probation and Parole staff and the City of Providence Police Department aimed at reducing and preventing violent crime committed by youthful offenders by providing intensive monitoring during evening and weekend hours for high risk offenders between the ages of 16 and 25.
Provides grants for youths aged 14 and older, who reside in foster care. Grants can be used for a variety of purposes related to the transition to independence, including workshops, supplies/ tools for vocational training programs, art supplies, musical instruments/lessons and other extracurricular activities that will provide youth with tangible skills or enhance self esteem.
Accepts referrals from the Family Court, police departments, schools and other community agencies in order to divert pre-delinquent and first time offenders from the juvenile justice system. Program also provides family mediation services, counseling, advocacy and recreational activities.
Juvenile Corrections
Works to rehabilitate youth in the community to ensure public safety and full compliance with court orders and conditions of probation.
http://www.dcyf.ri.gov/juvenile_corrections.php
Project Hope provides transitional services for adjudicated youth who are returning to the community. A Project Hope youth receives community-based services related to their transition to the community from an institutional setting.
Provides a highly structured, secure residential facility where youth are placed by order of the Family Court on a finding of waywardness or delinquency for rehabilitation.
http://www.brown.edu/Departments/IESE/RITS/
Home Page: http://www.health.ri.gov/
Division of Family
Health
The Disability and Health Program promotes the health and wellness of Rhode Islanders with disabilities including the prevention of secondary conditions resulting from a disability and /or chronic health condition and the reduction of health disparities between people with and without disabilities.
http://www.health.ri.gov/family/disability/index.php
The Family Outreach Program, a partnership between the RI Departments of Health and Human Services is a home visiting program that helps families to receive information and services they need to be as healthy as possible. Families may be referred by the hospital at the time if their baby’s birth, health care provider, community based service, or may contact the program directly.
www.health.ri.gov/family/familyoutreach
The Office of Families Raising Children with Special Health Care Needs in collaboration with other state and community agencies, health plans, families, and advocacy organizations ensure family-centered and community based systems of services for children with special health care needs and their families. The Pediatric Practice Enhancement Project (PPEP) a “medical home” initiative of the Office and partners provides trained Parent Consultants in pediatric, family, and specialty practices to assist in linking families to resources and supports including CEDARR (Comprehensive, Evaluation, Diagnosis, Assessment, Referral and Re-evaluation).
http://www.health.ri.gov/family/specialneeds/index.php
The Office develops resource materials in response to family needs for children with special health care needs including:
- RI Resource Guide for Families of Children who are Deaf or Hard of Hearing
- RI Resource Guide for Families of Children with Autism Spectrum Disorders
- Raising Children with Special Health Care Needs Complete Care Notebook
http://www.health.ri.gov/family/specialneeds/resources.php
The Rhode Island Hearing Assessment Program is designed to identify hearing problems early through newborn screening, diagnosis, and referral. Infants who are found to have a hearing loss are referred to resources in the community.
http://www.health.ri.gov/family/hearing/index.php
The Rhode Island Immunization Program prevents and controls vaccine-preventable diseases by vaccine distribution, education, outreach, monitoring, community collaboration and maintenance of a universal system of free vaccine to all children through age 18 years.
http://www.health.ri.gov/family/immunization/index.php
The Special Supplemental Nutrition Program serves to safeguard the health of eligible women, infants, and children up to age 5 who are at nutritional risk. The program provides nutritious food to supplement diets, information on healthy eating, and referrals to health care.
http://www.ildspinitiative.com/docs/ToolkitforFamilies.pdf
http://www.health.ri.gov/family/specialneeds/resources.php
http://www.health.ri.gov/emregistry
http://www.mchlibrary.info/guides.html
Children and Adults with Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (CHADD), is a national non-profit, tax-exempt organization providing education, advocacy and support for individuals with AD/HD.
This site offers you the opportunity to learn more about our local Chapter of Children and Adults with Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder, CHADD of Rhode Island, founded in 1997.
Students with Attentional Disorders: Meeting Their Needs- A Guide for Schools and Families Manual
http://www.ritap.org/ritap/content/ADHD_manual.pdf
Responding to the community's need for science-based answers and increasing interest in autism research within the national health agencies, the Autism Society of America established the Foundation as its research arm in 1996. The mission of the ASA Foundation is to support quality research to address the many unanswered questions about autism.
http://www.hanen.org/Hanen2002/pages/AboutHanen/Introduction/Introduction.htm
This knowledge path about autism spectrum disorders (ASD) has been compiled by the Maternal and Child Health Library at Georgetown University. It offers a selection of current, high-quality resources about ASD screening and diagnosis, treatment and intervention, communication, education, vocational challenges, and impact on family life. Separate sections identify resources that address early identification, early intervention and education, concerns about vaccines, and environmental health research. This knowledge path for health professionals, educators, researchers, policymakers, and families is updated periodically.
http://www.mchlibrary.info/KnowledgePaths/kp_autism.html
Meeting Street provides convenient and timely appointments in a wide range of therapeutic areas designed to help children overcome challenges they are experiencing at home, in school, and/or in the community. Therapeutic specialties include sensory integration, assistive technology, audiology and vision.
http://www.health.ri.gov/family/specialneeds/resources.php
The Center is dedicated to understanding the developmental needs of its children and youth, investigating the most effective educational and treatment strategies, and contributing this information to the related fields
The Sensational Child offers an array of services, within one multi-faceted center, to improve the quality of life for children with disabilities and their families. Sensational Child accepts RI Medicaid for the purchase of sensory equipment with a physician’s prescription.
Part of the Kent County Arc J.Arthur Trudeau Memorial Center, Pathways is a comprehensive education and treatment program serving children with Autism Spectrum Disorders.
http://www.kentcountyarc.org/pages/child_services/child_pathways.htm
Expanding possibilities for people with vision loss
The National Federation of the Blind of Rhode Island is this state's affiliate of the National Federation of the Blind. Our parent organization was formed in 1940 to try to improve the standard of living for the blind of this country
http://www.ric.edu/uap/vision.html
The Brain Injury Association of Rhode Island, Inc. is a non-profit organization whose mission is: "To prevent brain injury and to enhance the lives of those affected by brain injury". Dating back from 1983, the Brain Injury Association of RI has evolved into a highly functional entity dealing with all aspects of brain injury.
allows parents to learn advocacy skills in an engaging, self-paced format to learn ways to communicate better with school staff. The 5-lesson tutorial on advocacy skills comes complete with realistic video examples. Parents can access information to help organize records, prepare for meetings, set goals, and keep track of progress.
http://free.braininjurypartners.com/
Lash and Associates Publishing/Training Inc. specializes in information and books for the rehabilitation and treatment of brain injury, blast injury, PTSD, and concussion. There are also books and manuals on adults and children with special needs and disabilities. Their tip cards, manuals, books and training programs on traumatic brain injury can be used in hospitals, rehabilitation programs, veterans services, schools, community agencies and at home.
The National Institute of
Neurological Disorders and Stroke (NINDS) conducts and supports research on
brain and nervous system disorders. Created by the U.S. Congress in 1950, NINDS
is one of the more than two dozen research institutes and centers that comprise
the National Institutes of Health (NIH). The NIH, located in
Resources related to traumatic brain injury
http://www.ritap.org/tbi/resources/resources.html
Provides day treatment program for individuals with brain injuries, offering rehabilitation programs for children and adults. The web site provides access to contact information, programs and events sponsored by Sargent Rehab Center.
A network of interdisciplinary centers advancing policy and practice for and with individuals with developmental and other disabilities, their families, and communities.
http://www.aucd.org/template/index.cfm
Site provides links in a variety of languages--including Chinese, Vietnamese, Turkish, Arabic, Portuguese, Russian, French, Spanish, and more--to information regarding developmental conditions including autism as well as local, national, and international resources for families.
NICHCY stands for the
http://www.nichcy.org/index.html
A federally mandated and funded agency that promotes ideas that will enhance the lives of people with developmental disabilities.
The mission of the
Working together for military families of individuals with disabilities:
We are a parent support organization dedicated to promoting the rights, dignity and potential of all individuals with Down syndrome through advocacy, education, public awareness and support.
The Epilepsy Foundation of
Massachusetts and Rhode Island (EFMRI), an affiliate of the national Epilepsy
Foundation, is the only non-profit organization in
www.epilepsyfoundation.org/local/massri
Organizations and support groups for individuals with epilepsy and their families.
The Rhode Island Chapter of this Association works to improve educational, professional, and vocational opportunities for people who are deaf or hard of hearing. AG Bell promotes better public understanding of hearing loss in children and adults.
BCDC is an interdisciplinary clinical and research group within the Department of Otolaryngology and Communication Disorders at Children’s Hospital Boston. BCDC provides comprehensive evaluation and consultative services for deaf and hard of hearing infants, children, teenagers and their families. BCDC coordinates evaluations, referrals, research, guidance, and information for families.
Both offer classes in sign language.
School offers educational
assessment, planning, and resources for deaf or hard of hearing children from
birth through age 21. Clarke also
provides audiological services, including assistance listening devices, and
residential and day school for preschool through 8th grade students.
Project gives families who have children with vision or hearing loss resources to make informed choices about their child’s health care. Serving children from birth to age 21, the project also offers a free assistive technology and toy lending library.
http://www.ric.edu/uap/index.htm
Program for eligible children age birth to three years of age and their families. Early Intervention is a family-centered program that promotes the growth and development of infants and toddlers with developmental challenges. The sooner a child is diagnosed with hearing loss, the more chances he or she will have to learn language. All children under age three who are diagnosed with hearing loss are referred by their audiologist to Early Intervention.
http://www.dhs.ri.gov/dhs/famchild/early_intervention.htm
The Family Guidance program at the
http://www.rideaf.net/parents/ei
A private, non-profit organization
dedicated to delivering a broad range of training, advocacy, referral, and
support services to deaf or hard of hearing residents of
Serves deaf and hard of hearing
students from infancy through high school. The
Offers hearing aid prescriptions and fitting, instruction in use and care of hearing aids, communication skills training, and assistive listening devices fro telephone, television, and general alert.
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We provide Residential and Vocational support services to adults with mental retardation, mental illness, developmental disabilities and physical challenges. We also help younger people - children, adolescents and young adults under age 21 - with disabilities by working with their families and school systems. When children with disabilities reach adulthood, we help them make the transition and integration into the community at large.
http://www.perspectivescorporation.com/programs.asp
RI Resource Guide for Families of Children who are Deaf or Hard of Hearing, link to DOH web page for PDF document:
http://www.health.ri.gov/family/specialneeds/resources.php
The mission of the Association is
to advocate for and improve the quality of life for members of
Coordinates and provides hearing
screening for all newborn infants in
Offers a wide range of educational programs to deaf and hard of hearing children (and their families) from birth through high school. The school’s mission is to ensure that every child who is deaf or hard of hearing will become an independent, contributing citizen.
Center located at
www.rideaf.net/services/audiological
Provides information and referrals in response to questions about deafness and hearing loss. The Commission helps deaf or hard of hearing people find interpreters and advocates for equal accessibility to services. The Commission has a lending library of periodicals and videotapes.
http://www.lifespan.org/hch/services/rehab/audiology.htm
The Shriners Program provides
financial support for the purchase of hearing aids and earmolds for children
who are deaf or hard of hearing.
Children birth through eighteen years of age that are treated at the
Rhode Island Hospital Hearing and
Provides audiology testing and
services for infants older than two months.
The clinic also provides audiologic services and treatment for children
and adults as well as referrals to audiologists in
LDA is a volunteer national nonprofit organization dedicated to Lyme Disease education, prevent, raising monies for research and patient support. Web site gives access research, literature, information and affiliates, chapters and partners.
http://www.lymediseaseassociation.org/
LD OnLine is the leading website on learning disabilities, learning disorders and differences. Parents and teachers of learning disabled children will find authoritative guidance on attention deficit disorder, ADD / ADHD, dyslexia, dysgraphia, dyscalculia, dysnomia, reading difficulties, speech and related disorders.
Since 1963, LDA has provided support to people with learning disabilities, their parents, teachers and other professionals. At the national, state and local levels, LDA provides cutting edge information on learning disabilities, practical solutions, and a comprehensive network of resources. These services make the Learning Disabilities Association of America the leading resource for information on learning disabilities.
The mission of the National Multiple Sclerosis Society (NMSS) is to end the devastating effects of multiple sclerosis (MS). We achieve our mission through delivery of programs and services to people affected by MS and through support of research into the cause and cure.
http://www.nationalmssociety.org/rir/home/
A list of
Site includes information and links to other sites focused on mental health issues
The mission of the Mental Health Association of Rhode Island is to promote mental health, prevent mental illness, and improve mental health services through advocacy, education, and research.
The mission of NAMI Rhode Island is to educate the public about mental illness; to offer resources and support to all whose lives are touched by mental illness; to advocate at every level to ensure the rights and dignity of those with mental illness; and to promote research in the science and treatment of mental illness.
http://www.namirhodeisland.org/
Provides legal assistance and protects the rights of psychiatric patients in treatment in the public mental health system both in hospitals and the community.
Director: H. Reed Cosper, Esq. hcosper@doa.state.ri.us
Listing of the eight community health centers that provide services including psychiatric supportive treatment, emergency 24 hour crisis services, residential services, mobile treatment teams, rehabilitation services and outpatient counseling. These community mental health centers can also admit people to community hospitals.
The Department of Mental Health, Mental Retardation and Hospitals is the state agency for mental health services.
Links, resources and self help for substance abuse.
http://www.mhrh.ri.gov/SA/links.php
Is a national voluntary non-profit membership organization whose mission is to identify the cause of, find the cure for and control the effects of Tourette Syndrome. The association offers resources and referrals to help people and their families cope with the problems that occur with TS.
We try to define the needs of Rhode Islanders with TS and their families and design services for them. We offer support and education to families with TS.
Assistance for working families who meet federal poverty guidelines for the cost of care of children under the age of 17. Subsidies are in the form of partial or full payments to the childcare provider of the families’ choice (accredited family child care homes, licensed child care centers, and before and after school programs).
http://www.dhs.ri.gov/dhs/famchild/dcspgm.htm
Comprehensive
listing of Day Care providers in the State of
http://www.daycarefinder.com/index.php?act=state&name=RI
CHILD, Inc. is a private non-profit agency providing comprehensive child development and family support services to low and moderate income families residing in Kent County. This link provides access to a PDF document on community resources (health, nutrition, education...) for families in Kent County.
www.childincri.org/handbook.htm
Network of over 300 family child
care providers throughout the state of
http://www.ripin.org/childcare.html
Regulations for Family Day Care
Homes, Family Group Day Cares, and
http://www.dcyf.ri.gov/day_care.php#regulations
Medicaid therapeutic service for children and youth with special health care needs to participate in child and youth care settings.
http://www.dhs.ri.gov/dhs/famchild/dchspec.htm
Refers parents to child care providers, based on type of facility, location, and child care needs.
www.optionsforworkingparents.com
Sponsored by the US Department of Education, this web page provides access to the following information: before and after school programs, parent tool kits (English & Spanish), special needs information(disabilities, english language learners, gifted and talented), college information including financial aid, monitoring homework...
www.ed.gov/parents/landing.jhtml
http://www.ride.ri.gov/RIDE/SchoolDirectory/Details.aspx
Listing of Day
Care providers licensed in the State of
http://www.dcyf.ri.gov/day_care_provider.php
http://www.clasp.org/index.php
Administered by the Department of Human Services, the home page for EI provides links to the following information: Reports, Resources for Families and Professionals, EI providers and the 5-Year State Performance Plan:
http://www.dhs.ri.gov/dhs/famchild/early_intervention.htm
Comprehensive early childhood programs for preschool children (Head Start) and toddlers (Early Head Start) living in families whose income meets federal poverty line guidelines, receive Supplemental Security Income, enrolled in the Family Independence Program, or use supportive services that are federal benefits such as child care subsidies, job training etc.
http://www.ripin.org/hippy.html
http://www.vanderbilt.edu/csefel/
http://www.ideapractices.org/ab/
http://www.dec-sped.org/index.html
http://www.famlit.org/site/c.gtJWJdMQIsE/b.2133427/k.2623/National_Early_Literacy_Panel.htm
http://www.developingchild.net/
http://www.ride.ri.gov/special_populations/earlychild/default.aspx
Lists agencies that provide information, support and workshops for families with pre-school age children:
http://www.ride.ri.gov/Special_Populations/earlychild/Childhood_Resources.aspx
http://www.ripin.org/gettingready.html
http://www.health.ri.gov/family/successfulstart/index.php
http://liheap.ncat.org/profiles/RI.htm
http://www.lifespan.org/bradley/services/default.htm
Provides psychiatric and substance abuse service for adults, adolescents, children, and seniors.
A program that works with Children with special care needs from age 3-21 and their families. CEDARR will assess, evaluate, and refer only; or to maintain an ongoing relationship using different supports as their needs change over time.
http://www.dhs.ri.gov/dhs/dcedarr.htm
Barry Prizant is a private specialist who provided evaluation, assessment and diagnosis of children with ASD.
Provides evaluations and treatment of children with neurological, genetic, developmental, metabolic and behavioral disorders.
http://www.lifespan.org/hch/services/neuro_cntr/conditions.htm
A program that promotes the growth and development of infants and toddlers. Children who are under three years of age who have a developmental disability or delay in one or more areas may be eligible.
http://www.dhs.ri.gov/dhs/famchild/early_intervention.htm
Provide parents with the latest information and state of the art strategies to assist in the care, and facilitate the development of their children.
http://www.grodencenter.org/support-programs/family-services
Provides convenient and timely appointments in a wide range of therapeutic areas designed to help children overcome challenges they are experiencing at home, in school, and/or in the community.
www.meetingstreet.org/matriarch/MultiPiecePage.asp_Q_PageID_E_212_A_PageName_E_Aboutourservices
Program that treats children with behavioral, learning, and developmental disabilities. The professionals treat children with Tics& Tourettes Syndrome, Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder, Obsessive Compulsive behavior, Pervasive Developmental Disorders, ASDs, Asperger Disorder, Learning Disabilities, Traumatic Brain Injury, Cerebral Palsy, Post Prematurity, and Cancer or Seizure Disorders (on referral).
http://www.neurodevelopmentcenter.com/index.php?id=47
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The
http://www.kentcountyarc.org/pages/child_services/child_pathways.htm
This site allows you to search for a specific doctor or try to locate a specialist in your area.
For children who have significant preschool behavior problems, or whose parents are seriously mentally ill or homeless, services include therapeutic classrooms staffed by Early Childhood specialists who assist toddlers with behavior problems in developing critical emotional and behavior skills
http://www.providencecenter.org/earlychild_therapeutic.htm
http://doctor.webmd.com/physician_finder/home.aspx?sponsor=core
http://www.riaap.org/helpdesk.html
http://www.butler.org/documents/RI_Mental_Health_Guide_2006.pdf
Private nonprofit organization that provides services and supports to persons with mental retardation and their families.
Services, programs, support groups and organizations for children and adults with developmental disabilities.
Non-profit organization dealing with all aspects of brain injury including resources and support groups for brain injury survivors and caregivers.
A program that works with Children with special care needs from age birth to 21 and their families. CEDARR will assess, evaluate, and refer only; or to maintain an ongoing relationship using different supports as their needs change over time.
http://www.dhs.ri.gov/dhs/dcedarr.htm
Websites for the CEDARR Family Centers:
Gateway Healthcare: Community Counseling Center/LCC and Mental Health Services LCC: http://www.gatewayhealth.org/ch_lcc.asp
www.ricommunityaction.org/ http://www.comcap.org/matriarch/MultiPiecePage.asp_Q_PageID_E_7_A_PageName_E_programsservices
A network created by families for families of children and adults with special needs that offers opportunities for families to connect with one another to share experiences, information, and/or support. Family to Family of Rhode Island is sponsored by Family Voices of RI and Paul V. Sherlock Center on Disabilities. If you want to connect to another family, one-on-one, you can search the Family to Family Directory which lists families’ names, towns, contact information, age and special need to family member, and areas of experience. Listed families have agreed to share their experiences with other families seeking support or information. You can also connect to families by joining a yahoo group specifically set up for families of people with special needs. The database is sporadically down for maintenance. If you need information and the link below does not work, please contact Claire (401)456-4732 or Barbara (401)727-4144 or 1-800-464-3399, ext. 161.
Family Voices had created documents to assess family-centered care. Documents are available to assist families, providers and there is a user guide.
http://www.familyvoices.org/pub/index.php?topic=fcc
A program designed to inform, educate, support and empower all families to be equal partners in advocacy for the education, health, and socioeconomic well being of their children and families.
http://www.ripin.org/fvri.html
A toolkit for families looking for quality, caring and committed direct support professionals, University of Minnesota (PDF).
http://www.ildspinitiative.com/docs/ToolkitforFamilies.pdf
Established to provide the ease of transferring medical information seamlessly throughout the hospitals in Lifespan’s care system for patients who require continuous care at the hospital, the Frequent Flyer Program also includes information on the child’s unique needs and is stored in a secure database available to clinicians.
Non-profit licensed agency that provides support services to people interested in adoption and also to pregnant women/couples considering placing their children with adoptive families.
Education, training and support
services for kinship care families in the City of
http://www.brookdalefoundation.org/index.htm
Mothers From Hell 2 (MFH2) is a grass-roots parent advocacy group, fighting for the appropriate education, community acceptance, desperately needed services, rights of, and entitlements for individuals with disabilities, offering support and empowerment for families of individuals with special needs. Web site provides access to resources and links of interest to families and professionals.
http://www.mothersfromhell2.org
Maintains a helpline for information on mental illness and referrals to local groups.
Is a free service that helps parents find childcare based on the type of care needed, the location of the facility, and any special amenities needed for the child.
www.optionsforworkingparents.com
http://www.parentsasteachers.org/site/apps/s/custom.asp?c=ekIRLcMZJxE&b=367887
Supports community membership of individuals with disabilities in school and society.
A “medical home” project to support pediatric and specialty practices in providing a “medical home” for children with special needs and their families. Project sponsored by the RI Department of Health and RI Department of Human Services places trained parent consultants on site to assist families in accessing needed resources, supports and community services including CEDARR. A listing of current participating practices is provided in the Rhode Island Resource
www.health.ri.gov/family/specialneeds/ppep.php
Services, programs, support groups and organizations for children and adults with developmental disabilities.
Statewide organization that empowers and educates families to seek positive outcomes for their children by providing professional guidance.
Facility where child victims of sexual and /or violent physical abuse, and their non-offending family members can receive support and comprehensive services. Also includes 24-Hour Victims of Crime Help Line.
RISE provides educational opportunities and mentoring to children of incarcerated parents in order to break the intergenerational cycle of poverty, violence and addiction.
Promotes creative ways for men, women, and children with disabilities to live more independent and fulfilling lives.
http://www.eldercareri.com/seniorcenter.htm
The Salvation Army meets human needs without an agenda.
http://www.salvationarmy-ri.org/index.html
The Siblink Program at Hasbro Children’s Hospital provides support to siblings of children with special health care needs. This support program brings siblings together to share experiences to allow them to better cope with their feelings and with the situations that arise from their brother or sister’s condition
www.lifespan.org/news/2003/08/HCH_Siblink_8_29_03.htm
Bristol/Warren:
http://www2.bw.k12.ri.us/education/dept/dept.php?sectionid=309
Private, non-profit resource center that serves individuals with disabilities who are interested in assistive technology. Information and referral services regarding assistive technology products, funding, and services are provided at no charge.
The Autism Project of Rhode Island is a dedicated group of parents, teachers, speech and language pathologists, occupational therapists and other related professionals. They providing multiple training programs, running a camp for children with ASD and related communication disorders
http://www.theautismproject.org/training_program/
The Fathers Network provides current information and resources to assist all families and care providers involved in the lives of children with special needs. This information is up-to-date, helpful, and designed to promote the resilience of all family members. Resources include award winning monographs, videos, newsletters, and curriculum available upon request. Links include information about Families, Fathers, Disabilities, Health Care, and Legal Issues.
http://www.sensationalchild.org/groups.html
The Washington County Coalition for Children is comprised of interested community members and organizations that provide services to children and families in southern Rhode Island, including the towns of Charlestown, Exeter, Hopkinton, North Kingstown, Narragansett, New Shoreham, Richmond, South Kingstown, and Westerly. Site includes: access to a database of health professionals in Washington County who offer services to children and families living with depression, substance abuse, learning difficulties, developmental disorders, and other issues; and links to other community service agencies.
The Rhode Island Food Bank provides food to a network of member agencies, including a large number of emergency food providers. Listing of emergency food providers for areas within the state including bus routes.
Program provides assistance to individuals who may be working but struggling financially to cover work expenses.
http://www.dhs.ri.gov/dhs/adults/fsadult.htm
On-line screening and application is available at:
http://www.ridhseligscreening.org/English/home.cfm
http://www.kenthospital.org/body.cfm?id=88&action=detail&ref=237&limit_facility=2
Web page maintained by the state of RI, providing links to various human services agencies and programs, including food and nutrition links.
http://www.rifoodbank.org/matriarch/MultiPiecePage.asp_Q_PageID_E_7_A_PageName_E_ProgramsOverview
Program provides nutritious food to supplement diets, information on healthy eating, and referrals to health care for women, infants and children. WIC services income-eligible women that are pregnant, breastfeeding, or within six months of delivery, infants, and children up to age five years who are at nutritional risk.
http://www.health.ri.gov/family/wic/index.php
As partners in thrive, the Rhode Island Departments of Education and Health work to build infrastructure supports with state, school, and community partners to help create safe, healthy, and nurturing schools that reduce barriers to learning.
Offer a healthy, caring approach to weight loss and weight control.
Crossroads provides a full range of
health and social services as well as information and referral for folks
without a place to stay. Emergency shelters provide a temporary place to stay
and the very necessities for individuals and families in immediate crisis. Our
shelters vary in population served, admission procedures, length of stay, and
policies. Crossroads
http://www.rihomeless.com/emergency_housing.htm
Assistance for people who are experiencing a temporary housing crisis and meet income guidelines, have lost or are about to loose housing due to sickness/disability, loss of employment, damage to home due to fire/weather or domestic violence.
Website provides links to housing authorities by town to provide information about Section 8 and other affordable housing. http://www.affordablehousingonline.com/housingauthority.asp?Zip=028&State2=PU&imageField2.x=16&imageField2.y=5
Web page maintained by the state of RI, providing links to various human services agencies and programs, including housing and heating assistance & energy assistance links.
Homebuyer education and information including how much to borrow, down payment assistance and other loan programs.
http://www.rihousing.com/sp.cfm?pageid=1925
Agency provides counseling on finding affordable housing, renting, buying a home, defaults, foreclosures, credit issues and reverse mortgages.
Crossroads list of shelters, including phone numbers.
http://www.rihomeless.com/shelters.htm
Rhode Island Coalition for the Homeless provides information for emergency shelter programs , transitional housing programs and rental/utility assistance programs.
http://www.rihomeless.com/emergency_housing.htm
Information about Stopover Services (SOS) which provides prevention services to adolescents and their families including short-term sheltering through the Host Home Program designed to prevent youth from running away and to successfully intervene in the lives of those who do run. Counseling services are also provided along with extra curricular programs. The goal is to reunite families or help locate safe, long-term alternative housing.
http://www.volunteersolutions.org/vcri/org/221735.html
Program provides temporary cash
assistance for
http://www.dhs.ri.gov/dhs/famchild/dfipgm.htm
The Social Security and Supplemental Security Income disability programs are the largest of several Federal programs that provide assistance to people with disabilities. While these two programs are different in the Social Security Administration administers many ways, only individuals who have a disability and meet medical criteria may qualify for benefits under either program.
o Supplemental Security Income pays benefits based on financial need for people aged birth…with disabilities: http://www.ssa.gov/dibplan/index.htm
o When you apply for either program, SSA collects medical and other information from you and makes a decision about whether or not you meet Social Security’s definition of disability. You can use the benefits eligibility screening tool to find out which programs may be able to pay you benefits: https://s044a90.ssa.gov/apps12/best/benefits/
http://www.hanen.org/Hanen2002/pages/AboutHanen/Introduction/Introduction.htm
Self-Advocacy is an organized, international movement in which people who have a developmental disability, along with families and friends, Speak-up, Become Leaders, Work Together, and Make a Difference on issues that are important to them
The Court Appointed Special
Advocate (CASA) Program was developed as a
volunteer program by the Rhode Island Family Court in 1978 in answer to
the need for advocacy for those children who had been abused and/or neglected,
and who, through no fault of their own, found themselves involved with the
Department of Children, Youth and Families (DCYF) and the Rhode Island Family
Court.
http://www.courts.state.ri.us/family/casa.htm
A legal office that advocates for particular children whose legal, civil, and special rights in the DCYF system and /or Family Court proceeding are not being met.
www.child-advocate.state.ri.us
Commission enforces anti-discrimination laws mandated by state and federal law.
http://www.richr.state.ri.us/frames.html
http://www.richr.state.ri.us/frames.html
Medical Assistance
Application and Eligibility
http://www.dhs.ri.gov/dhs/famchild/shcare.htm
Medical Assistance
Services:
Children’s Mental
Health Resources
Butler Hospital is a specialty psychiatric hospital for the treatment of adults, adolescents and children.
Provides services to families to address the needs of their children including mental and behavioral health. Services include information, assessment, specialty evaluation, care coordination, care planning and referral assistance/support.
http://www.dhs.ri.gov/dhs/dcedarr.htm
Listing of the eight community health centers that provide services including psychiatric supportive treatment, emergency 24 hour crisis services, residential services, mobile treatment teams, rehabilitation services and outpatient counseling. These community mental health centers can also admit people to community hospitals.
http://www.mhrh.ri.gov/MH/application.php
http://www.dcyf.ri.gov/programs.php
Established in 1892, Family Resources Community Action (FRCA) is one of the oldest child serving and family support organizations in the state of Rhode Island. Dedicated to serving low-income families in Woonsocket and throughout Northern Rhode Island, FRCA has been at the vanguard in the development of daycare, residential programming, foster care, mental health counseling and early childhood services to name a few. To find out what services are currently available. go to the home page, click on "Services" and click on "Service Updates".
A list of
www.gatewayhealth.org/kidsLinkRI.asp
RISCA is the professional organization representing Rhode Island's elementary, middle, secondary school counselors and counselor educators at the post secondary school level. The mission of RISCA is to promote excellence in the profession of school counseling and support and promote the academic, career and the personal and social development of all students. Home page provides access to links of interest.
http://www.butler.org/documents/RI_Mental_Health_Guide_2006.pdf
Professional organization for school psychologists working in Rhode Island. Site includes links of interest page.
A resource for individuals, families and agencies concerned with behavioral health. It provides information about behavioral health services, laws, and related news, as well as communication tools and other features. Features of special interest include Services (list of community providers), Support and Advocacy (links to groups like AA and Al-A-Non), and Library (disability topic specific resources).
The Washington County Coalition for Children is comprised of interested community members and organizations that provide services to children and families in southern Rhode Island, including the towns of Charlestown, Exeter, Hopkinton, North Kingstown, Narragansett, New Shoreham, Richmond, South Kingstown, and Westerly. Site includes: access to a database of health professionals in Washington County who offer services to children and families living with depression, substance abuse, learning difficulties, developmental disorders, and other issues; and links to other community service agencies.
Adult Mental Health
Resources
Listing of the eight community health centers that provide services including psychiatric supportive treatment, emergency 24 hour crisis services, residential services, mobile treatment teams, rehabilitation services and outpatient counseling. These community mental health centers can also admit people to community hospitals.
http://www.mhrh.ri.gov/alpha_mh-counsel_treat_other_serv.htm
Established in 1892, Family Resources Community Action (FRCA) is one of the oldest child serving and family support organizations in the state of Rhode Island. Dedicated to serving low-income families in Woonsocket and throughout Northern Rhode Island, FRCA has been at the vanguard in the development of daycare, residential programming, foster care, mental health counseling and early childhood services to name a few. To find out what services are currently available. go to the home page, click on "Services" and click on "Service Updates".
A list of
The mission of the Mental Health Association of Rhode Island is to promote mental health, prevent mental illness, and improve mental health services through advocacy, education, and research.
Site includes information and links to other sites focused on mental health issues
The mission of NAMI Rhode Island is to educate the public about mental illness; to offer resources and support to all whose lives are touched by mental illness; to advocate at every level to ensure the rights and dignity of those with mental illness; and to promote research in the science and treatment of mental illness.
http://www.namirhodeisland.org/
Provides legal assistance and protects the rights of psychiatric patients in treatment in the public mental health system both in hospitals and the community.
Director: H. Reed Cosper, Esq. hcosper@doa.state.ri.us
http://www.riccmho.org/membership.htm
The Department of Mental Health, Mental Retardation and Hospitals is the state agency for mental health services.
Links, resources and self help for substance abuse.
http://www.mhrh.ri.gov/SA/links.php
A resource for individuals, families and agencies concerned with behavioral health. It provides information about behavioral health services, laws, and related news, as well as communication tools and other features. Features of special interest include Services (list of community providers), Support and Advocacy (links to groups like AA and Al-A-Non), and Library (disability topic specific resources).
One of the largest pediatric
medical centers in the
http://www.childrenshospital.org/clinicalservices.cfm
Butler Hospital is a specialty psychiatric hospital for the treatment of adults, adolescents and children.
Hospital is the pediatric division of Rhode Island Hospital including pediatric intensive care unit, pediatric oncology, cardiac programs, separate emergency and surgical units, and operates specialty clinics treating children ranging in age form newborn to 18 years.
http://www.lifespan.org/hch/about/
Teaching and research hospital. The hospital includes a Neurodevelopmental Assessment Program which specializes in evaluating children to identify and treat specific conditions such as traumatic brain injury, attention deficit disorder, learning disabilities and more.
http://www.memorialhospital.org/
http://www.butler.org/documents/RI_Mental_Health_Guide_2006.pdf
The Department of Pediatrics at the hospital includes a full range of teaching, clinical and research programs, pertaining to Neonatal-Perinatal Medicine.
http://www.womenandinfants.com/body.cfm?id=835&action=detail&ref=120&limit_facility=7&mid=393
The Partnership for Prescription Assistance brings together America's pharmaceutical companies, doctors, other health care providers, patient advocacy organizations and community groups to help qualifying patients who lack prescription coverage get the medicines they need through the public or private program that's right for them. Patients can call directly or access the online information in English or Spanish.
1-888-4PPA-NOW (1-888-477-2669)
Web site designed to help low-income, uninsured Rhode Island residents get access to patient assistance programs where they may qualify for free, or nearly free, prescription medicines.
List of $4.00 generic drugs.
http://sites.target.com/site/en/health/generic_drugs.jsp
$4.00 prescription drug program.
http://i.walmart.com/i/if/hmp/fusion/genericdruglist.pdf
Offering in-patient and outpatient rehabilitation services.
http://www.braintreehospital.org/
Offering in-patient and outpatient rehabilitation services.
http://www.southcoast.org/services/charlton.html
Offering in-patient and outpatient rehabilitation services.
http://www.lifespan.org/hch/services/rehab/
The
http://www.lifespan.org/newport/services/vrc/
There are 7 rehabilitation programs offered at Spaulding, including the Child and Adolescent Rehabilitation Program which treats children of all ages, from infants to young adults. Our pediatric rehabilitation specialists work closely with the child's family to plan a comprehensive rehabilitation program tailored to the child's needs. Typical diagnoses include amputation, cerebral palsy, developmental delay, motor development deficits, premature birth, spinal cord injury, or traumatic brain injury.
http://www.spauldingrehab.org/ourprograms
Provides day treatment program for individuals with brain injuries, offering rehabilitation programs for children and adults. The web site provides access to contact information, programs and events sponsored by Sargent Rehab Center.
State agency responsible for promoting and protecting the health, well-being and development of children and their families. The three major services areas provided by DCYF are child welfare, Children’s Behavioral Health and Education, and Juvenile Corrections.
The primary mission of RIDE is to
oversee public education programs in
The primary mission of this state
agency is to prevent disease and to protect and promote the health and safety
of the people in
State agency administers programs and services for children (including children with special health care needs), families, and adults. Programs and services relative to children with special needs include Comprehensive, Evaluation, Diagnosis, Assessment, Referral and Reevaluation (CEDARR), Early Intervention, the Medical Assistance Program, RIte Care, RIte Share, and RIte Smiles.
The mission of this state agency is
to fund, plan, design, develop, administer and coordinate a system of services
for identified citizens of
Official web
site for the state of
Web page providing access to web links for jobs, health care and human services, community assistance and housing, services for families and children, services for adults, food and clothing, and heating and energy assistance resources.
Site provides links to all public libraries in the state, and more.
http://www.olis.ri.gov/libraries/libwebs.php
The EOHHS was created by Governor Donald Carcieri to facilitate cooperation and coordination among the five state agencies administering Rhode Island's health and social service programs. Those departments are: The Department of Children, Youth and Families, the Department of Elderly Affairs, the Department of Health, the Department of Human Services and the Department of Mental Health, Retardation and Hospitals.
hctransitions.ichp.ufl.edu/gladd/
Job Corps offers no-cost training
and education to
http://bostonregion.jobcorps.gov/index.htm
Provides information about the education and transition of youth with disabilities and links to other related web sites:
Site includes information about vocational rehabilitation, services for the blind, disability determination service, assistive technology, publications and resources.
Academy located in
http://bostonregion.jobcorps.gov/Campuses/Exeter.htm
Goodwill Industries serves individuals with physical or mental challenges, are deaf or hard of hearing, have been injured and need to be retrained, are underemployed or unemployed, are transitioning from welfare to work or whose primary language is Spanish with an additional barrier. The agency provides vocational evaluations, community assessments, education for students with special needs and adult education, job seeking skills, job placement and retention, and personal and professional development.
http://www.goodwillri.org/services.htm
Site includes information about community living, local and national disability resource links…
Site includes directory of independent living centers, adaptive equipment recycling program, other web resources. This web site can be accessed in French, German, Italian, Portuguese and Spanish.)
Includes information about the following: Regional Transition Centers, Regional Vocational Assessment Centers, Transition Academies, the RI Transition Council, Transition Publications, as well as information tailored for students and parents) http://www.ride.ri.gov/Special_Populations/Programs_Services/Secondary%20Transition/Secondary%20Transition%20Services.aspx
http://www.ripin.org/transitiontoadultlife.html
Site provides information about RI Transition Regional Centers, RI Transition Council, transition links, transition publication and Family Support 360 Project.
http://www.ric.edu/uap/transition.html
Way to Go Rhode Island: resource sponsored by the Rhode Island Higher Education Assistance Authority (RIHEAA) for elementary, middle and high school students to explore and plan for career options.
Organization provides direct community employment opportunities for people of varying backgrounds and skill sets.
http://www.workopportunities.net/about/profile
A program that works with Children with special care needs from age birth to 21 and their families. CEDARR will assess, evaluate, and refer only; or to maintain an ongoing relationship using different supports as their needs change over time.
http://www.dhs.ri.gov/dhs/dcedarr.htm
Websites for the CEDARR Family Centers:
Early Intervention is a program that promotes the growth and development of children birth to 3. Children who are under three years of age who have a developmental disability or delay in one or more areas may be eligible. Developmental disabilities or delays can affect a child’s speech, physical ability, or social skills:
http://www.dhs.state.ri.us/dhs/famchild/early_intervention.htm
A “medical home” project to support pediatric and specialty practices in providing a “medical home” for children with special needs and their families. Project sponsored by the RI Department of Health and RI Department of Human Services places trained parent consultants on site to assist families in accessing needed resources, supports and community services including CEDARR. A listing of current participating practices is provided in the Rhode Island Resource Guide for Families of Children with Autism Spectrum Disorders
www.health.ri.gov/family/specialneeds/ppep.php
http://www.satrc.org/howwecanhelp.htm
http://www.smhfc.org/Outpatient.htm
Provides information about Individuals with Disabilities Education Act and links to sites regarding inclusion, behavior…
Includes information on prevention and education and links to other sites.
RTI is a process of determining appropriate support and interventions to supplement the core curriculum to meet the needs of all learners as well as being a method to identify learning disabilities. The RTI approach is included in NCLB and IDEA and is part of Rhode Island Personal Literacy Plan guidance (2005) and Learning Disability Guidance (2005). This website provides access to the latest research and links.
http://www.ride.ri.gov/Special_Populations
http://www.ripin.org/pirc.html
http://www.ripin.org/specialneeds.html
http://www.ripin.org/workshops.html
Special Education Resources on the Internet (SERI) is a collection of Internet accessible information resources of interest to those involved in the fields related to Special Education. This collection exists in order to make on-line Special Education resources more easily and readily available in one location.
This site specializes in educational issues including special education. Topics are listed alphabetically and include advocacy, autism, discipline, inclusion…also available are an advocacy and law library.
Provides access and forms for families and school districts in need of dispute resolution options for special education concerns
http://www.ride.ri.gov/Special_Populations/Dispute_resolution
Therapeutic riding is the use of equine activities for individuals with physical or mental disabilities to improve muscle tone, motor development, balance, posture, coordination and overall emotional well-being. Riders can experience a sense of independence that they may not be able to experience anywhere else.
55 Summer
Street,
Phone 401.364.0598
email: staff@turningpointeri.org
Directory for
Foundation helps pay for a number of different needs, including adaptive equipment and training, so that people with disabilities can be involved in organized sports or go to summer camp.
Best Buddies Rhode Island is a nonprofit 501(c) (3) organization dedicated to enhancing the lives of people with intellectual disabilities by providing opportunities for one-to-one friendships and integrated employment.
http://www.bestbuddiesrhodeisland.org/site/c.boIKLQOqGnF/b.1194559/k.BF7E/Home.htm
First Swing Rhode Island is designed to instruct rehabilitation professionals and golf professionals to teach and encourage the physically challenged individual to learn, or to re-learn, the game of golf. Not only because a physically challenge individual, regardless of age, is able to play, but it also contributes dramatically to the individual’s emotional and physical well being, instilling self-confidence and pride in personal achievement.
Public play sites in Rhode, you can search by community or activity. http://rhodeisland.babyzone.com/parentresources.asp?prid=626
Comprehensive, easy to use summer camps directory for kids, teens and youth. Goal is to help parents find kids and teen summer camps that will meet the needs of their child.
Newspaper provides information about camps by ages, population, program activities location, schedule and other relevant information. (seasonal listing).
http://www.projo.com/seasonal/camp/
Program provides private music instruction for all ages and levels as well as special needs students. Workshop musical endeavors and weekly group music are also offered for children from 9 months old to 5 years old, group art classes. The program also hosts birthday parties for all ages.
http://www.thepurplepiano.com/default.php
Provides information, including accessibility for beaches in Rhode Island.
www.visitrhodeisland.com/what-to-do/beaches/
Information about Special Olympics, therapeutic horseback riding, sailing and other therapeutic activities.
http://www.riddc.org/athletics.shtml
Offers comprehensive resources for families in the community, including information about the following: adoption, foster care family services, health care, education, outdoor fun, entertainment, shopping, family events…
Provides information about RI State Parks, including accessibility.
The Rhode Island Mentoring
Partnership, affiliated with the National Mentoring Partnership, is dedicated
to increasing the number of mentors for children and adults throughout
http://www.rimentor.org/Feinstein_Network.htm
Arts program for teens with digital photography, graphic design, silkscreen and painting studios. The program also offers services in editorial, portrait and product photography.
http://www.riverzedgearts.org/
Website starting in April of each year for the available camps for the following summer:
Shake-A-Leg’s mission is to support individuals who experience spinal cord injury and other disabilities to develop the skills needed to live up to their highest potential. Shake-A-Leg operates three major programs: Whole Life Therapy (for Adults and Teens), Adaptive Sailing, and the Confidence Is Cool Children's camp.
Providing year round sports opportunities to more than 2.25 million people with intellectual disabilities world wide.
National: www.specialolympics.org
The Autism Project of Rhode Island is a dedicated group of parents, teachers, speech and language pathologists, occupational therapists and other related professionals.It remains our mission to create a comprehensive system of services to support individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) and their families.
Unique physical, motor and recreation program designed to enhance perceptual-motor, gross motor, sport, aquatic and leisure skills, as well as social development to children and youth with disabilities, ages 18 months to 18 years. The clinic is held in the John J. Kelly Gymnasium on the campus of Bridgewater State College. The clinic uses the Olympic size swimming pool, two gymnasiums, and early childhood intervention center and a physical fitness training room. Undergraduate and graduate students serve as clinicians and group leaders in the program.
VSA arts of Rhode Island is a statewide, nonprofit arts and education organization dedicated to providing opportunities for children and adults with disabilities to actively participate in the arts.
http://www.vsartsri.org/index.htm
Organization provides a list of restaurants, libraries and cultural sites in Rhode Island, rating the degree of access based on Americans with Disability Act (ADA) standards. Also provides link to RIPTA bus routes for people with disabilities.
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