Official State of Rhode Island website

Children and Youth with Special Health Care Needs

Directory

Disclaimer

The identified resources are for general informational purposes only and compiled with publicly available information. No information presented in this guide constitutes legal advice or endorsement by RIPIN or the State of Rhode Island of any listed provider, organization, or program. 

The directory is not exhaustive and may not include all updated services, supports, or resources available in your area. Users should independently verify any information contained in the directory and assess whether a service meets individual needs. 

  • ACEing Autism, East Providence location

    Helps children with autism, age 5-18, grow, develop and benefit from social connections and…

    Address: 55 Hospital Rd. (Centre Court Tennis Club), East Providence, RI, 02915
    Categories: Sports and Adaptive Recreation Activities

  • ACEing Autism, Newport location

    Helps children with autism, age 5-18, grow, develop and benefit from social connections and…

    Address: Leroy Avenue (Salve Regina University tennis courts), Newport, RI, 02480
    Categories: Sports and Adaptive Recreation Activities

  • Adaptive Physical Education Program at University of Rhode Island

    No-cost program allows students to learn from other children and adolescents who may have…

    Address: 25 West Independence Way, Suite P, Kingston, RI, 02881
    Categories: Sports and Adaptive Recreation Activities

  • APAC Dance RI

    Offers adaptive dance, Drums Alive, and inclusive yoga to help students grow in technique,…

    Address: 255 Legris Ave., West Warwick, RI, 02893
    Categories: Sports and Adaptive Recreation Activities

  • Arcadia YMCA

    Wellness studio, functional fitness room, group exercise classes

    Address: 1190 Main St. , Richmond, RI, 02898
    Categories: Sports and Adaptive Recreation Activities

  • Audubon Society of Rhode Island Nature Center and Aquarium

    Guided walks, birding classes, lectures and family programs; Facility and trails are handicapped…

    Address: 1401 Hope St., Bristol, RI, 02809
    Categories: Sports and Adaptive Recreation Activities

  • Ballet RI

    The adaptive dance is an hour-long class for children and young adults with Down Syndrome or…

    Address: 825 Hope St., Providence, RI, 02906
    Categories: Sports and Adaptive Recreation Activities

  • Bayside Family YMCA

    Year-round aquatics in a heated indoor pool; Seasonal outdoor pool for lap swim, lessons, and…

    Address: 70 West St., Barrington, RI, 02806
    Categories: Sports and Adaptive Recreation Activities

  • Carolyn Dutra Dance Studio, Cranston location

    Classes for age 12 months to adult in ballet, jazz, tap, hip hop, contemporary, acrobatics,…

    Address: 95 Rolfe St., Cranston, RI, 02910
    Categories: Sports and Adaptive Recreation Activities

  • Carolyn Dutra Dance Studio, Smithfield location

    Classes for age 12 months to adult in ballet, jazz, tap, hip hop, contemporary, acrobatics,…

    Address: 19 Lark Industrial Dr., Unit D, Smithfield, RI, 02828
    Categories: Sports and Adaptive Recreation Activities

  • Carolyn Dutra Dance Studio, Warwick location

    Classes for age 12 months to adult in ballet, jazz, tap, hip hop, contemporary, acrobatics,…

    Address: 1945 Warwick Ave., Warwick, RI, 02889
    Categories: Sports and Adaptive Recreation Activities

  • Chuck E. Cheese

    First Sunday of very month, opens 2 hours early for a quieter experience

    Address: 650 Bald Hill Rd. , Providence, RI, 02886
    Categories: Sports and Adaptive Recreation Activities

  • Cranston YMCA

    After-school programs, fitness, aquatics, and youth sports

    Address: 1225 Park Ave., Cranston, RI, 02910
    Categories: Sports and Adaptive Recreation Activities

  • D & L Dance Studio

    Adaptive dance program designed for neurodivergent children and young people in a supportive,…

    Address: 1200 Hartford Ave, Unit 7B, Johnston, RI, 02919
    Categories: Sports and Adaptive Recreation Activities

  • Department of Environmental Managements Beavertail State Park

    Watch City of Newport fireworks without loud noises; Capacity limited to available parking

    Address: Beavertail Road, Jamestown, RI, 02835
    Categories: Sports and Adaptive Recreation Activities

  • Don Culp's Whole Arts Training Center

    Classes in Shizen-do karate, jiu-jitsu, boxing, kickboxing, fitness, and weight training

    Address: Old Baptist Road, North Kingstown, RI, 02852
    Categories: Sports and Adaptive Recreation Activities

  • Dream Big Gymnastics

    Classes, birthday parties

    Address: 41 Comstock Park Way, Cranston, RI, 02921
    Categories: Sports and Adaptive Recreation Activities

  • Eastside-Mt. Hope YMCA

    Fitness, group classes, and Mt. Hope Childcare Center (licensed early education for infants…

    Address: 438 Hope St., Providence, RI, 02906
    Categories: Sports and Adaptive Recreation Activities

  • Full Swing Golf

    Partners children with disabilities, age 3-21, with golf pros, physical therapists, and other…

    Address: Button Hole Golf Course, One Button Hole Dr., Providence, RI, 02909
    Categories: Sports and Adaptive Recreation Activities

  • Girl Scouts of Southeastern New England

    Age K-12; Explore interests, build real-life skills, and grow confidence with other children

    Address: 500 Greenwich Ave., Warwick, RI, 02886
    Categories: Sports and Adaptive Recreation Activities

  • Gnome Surf Therapy

    Surf therapy, art therapy, eco therapy, and yoga therapy to children and families of all…

    Address: 15 Main Street, Little Compton, RI, 02837
    Categories: Sports and Adaptive Recreation Activities

  • Greater Providence Youth Hockey Association

    Learn to Skate/Instructional Hockey for children, age 4 to young adult, with Down Syndrome,…

    Address: Lynch Arena, 25 Andrew D. Ferland Way, Pawtucket, RI, 02860
    Categories: Sports and Adaptive Recreation Activities

  • Greenlock Therapeutic Riding Center

    Therapeutic horseback riding, age 4 or older

    Address: 59 Summer St., Rehoboth, MA, 02769
    Categories: Sports and Adaptive Recreation Activities

  • Hands in Harmony, LLC

    Music therapy

    Address: 25 W. Independence Way, Suite B, Kingston, RI, 02881
    Categories: Sports and Adaptive Recreation Activities

  • Kent County YMCA

    Fitness, aquatics, classes, and after-school childcare

    Address: 900 Centerville Rd., Warwick, RI, 02886
    Categories: Sports and Adaptive Recreation Activities