Adaptive Sports

Adaptive Sailing Programs for Children and Adults with:

• Physical Disabilities
• Intellectual Disabilities
• Post Traumatic Stress Disorder
• Cancer
• Emotional Disabilities
• Epilepsy
• Life-Threatening Medical Conditions

Each summer, approximately 1,000 people with disabilities learn the skills of sailing in our fleet of uniquely adapted, 20-foot sailboats. Our programs strongly encourage disabled individuals to be active participants by steering the boat and trimming sails. The measurable outcomes demonstrate increased self-confidence in all parts of their daily lives, the camaraderie of teamwork, and improved leadership skills. Since 1982, Sail To Prevail has improved the lives of tens of thousands of people through therapeutic sailing programs that focus on improving the mind, body and spirit.

Adaptive Yoga

Since 2010, Shri through its studio and non-profit 501(c)(3) organization, Shri Service Corps, has been the only yoga outreach studio and organization in Rhode Island, to serve adults and children with developmental and intellectual disabilities, veterans, children in schools, hospitals and shelters, incarcerated youth and men and women in recovery - every week.

​​Mailing Address:
PO Box 5466 Pawtucket, RI 02862

Toys and Assistive Devices that may be available:
Toys that provide positive engagement, especially if the play is therapeutic can be provided. We are open to suggestions for your child.

New Assistive Devices
•Strollers, wheel chairs, stander and other durable equipment.
•Beach wheels and bike adapter for a special needs jogger.
•Reclining lounge chair.

Refurbished Assistive Devices
• gently used equipment that is available.
•Contact us with any questions.
•Also be sure to check our facebook page.

JJ’s Toys for Friends is a non-profit, public foundation under 501(c)(3).

Please feel free to contact us if you would like further information on obtaining toys or devices for your child or to donate.

Check out Facebook for additional information.

Gymnastics link

Adaptive Gymnastic Cosmic Kids class link

Early Learning Center and Education link

• Pre-School
• Pre-K
• After school programs

Camps link

Special Events link

 The state of the art facility hosts programs for gymnastics, an early learning center, dance, pro shop, café, and birthday party rooms.

• Accessible Playground
• Hall Rental

The imPOSSIBLE DREAM Playground, Rhode Island's first integrated playground, offers an environment that is play friendly for children of all physical abilities.

Open April through October, 10:00 to 3:00  Sunday through Saturday, closed holiday's and holiday weekends.

we offer a clean, safe and happy playground for all children.

Special Olympics Rhode Island hosts over 40 statewide tournaments and competitions each year in 21 official and demonstration sports.

• Young Athletes (age 2-7) Information
• Unified Sports Program and Unified Champion Schools Information
• Healthy Athletes Program Information
• Interested in joining? Eligibility Information 

The mission of Special Olympics Rhode Island is to provide year-round sports training and competition in a variety of Olympic-type sports for children and adults with intellectual disabilities, giving them continuing opportunities to develop physical fitness, demonstrate courage, experience joy, and participate in a sharing of gifts, skills and friendship with their families, other Special Olympics athletes and the community.

All training and competition opportunities are provided free of charge to the athletes and their families, enabling everyone to experience the benefits of Special Olympics that extend well beyond the playing field. Special Olympics was created by the Joseph P. Kennedy, Jr. Foundation. Special Olympics Rhode Island is authorized and accredited by Special Olympics, Inc. for the benefit of persons with intellectual disabilities.

Therapeutic Riding
Dressage for Advanced Riders

The New Horizons Center for Equine Assisted Therapy was created to bring these opportunities to more individuals! Recently designated as a 501©3 non-profit foundation, New Horizons provides riding and driving instruction, as well as un-mounted equine facilitated therapy to individuals of all ages at Cornerstone Farm.

AccesSportAmerica offers year-round programs in Massachusetts in collaboration with our Program, Funding and Organization Partners.
Specialized Equipment
High Challenge Water sports such as Wind Surfing and Canoeing
Soccer
Tennis
Conditioning
Gait Training
Sports camps

The mission of Access Sport America is to inspire higher function and fitness for children and adults of all disabilities through high-challenge sports and training.

Our instructors have training based on the industry standards set by the Professional Ski Instructors of America (PSIA) American Association of Snowboard Instructors (AASI). Several of our instructors have advanced certifications in various specialties including Adaptive, Freestyle, and Children. Private lessons are available for all ages including for children as young as 3* through adults.

Program information link

The mission of Adaptive Sports New England is to increase participation in sports among New England youth and young adults who have visual or mobility impairments.
There are PSC programs for athletes at all levels of skill and competitiveness from novices to Paralympians.

401 A League Of Our Own is a league designed to enable all individuals with special needs what ever their abilities are, to be able to participate in a unified game of T-Ball/Softball this Spring and Fall.

This is a free program to bring everyone together to enjoy the game and make new friends and share ideas about enriching our kids lives and the community.

Cranston Parks and Rec host the games at Flanders Park at 45 Sherman Ave. Cranston RI weather permitting on Saturday mornings (April-June and Sept.-Oct).

Go to website to see the extensive list of programs  link

Information on Adaptive Dance classes for children and adults link

Our mission at the Talent Factory is to offer high caliber training while providing students with a positive and friendly atmosphere. 

Whether your passion is tap, jazz, ballet, hip hop or musical theatre, you will find a class that meets your needs. We offer instruction for all ages and skill levels from combo classes starting at 2 years old through professional caliber instruction for young adults, as well as adult classes which are a great way to stay fit. The Talent Factory also offers a variety of competitive performance teams for the more serious student.

Additional location

The Talent Factory

144 Metro Centre

Warwick, RI 02886 

Go to website to see the extensive list of programs  link

Information on Adaptive Dance classes for children and adults link

Our mission at the Talent Factory is to offer high caliber training while providing students with a positive and friendly atmosphere. 

Whether your passion is tap, jazz, ballet, hip hop or musical theatre, you will find a class that meets your needs. We offer instruction for all ages and skill levels from combo classes starting at 2 years old through professional caliber instruction for young adults, as well as adult classes which are a great way to stay fit. The Talent Factory also offers a variety of competitive performance teams for the more serious student.

Additional location

The Talent Factory

6171 Post Road

North Kingstown, RI 02852

Instruction

Group Events

After-school and weekend programs for youth 

Outdoor Climbing link

ROCK SPOT CLIMBING has been owned and operated by local business partners,
Lary Norin & Nadav Minkin since 1998.

All of our facilities feature world-class climbing, a welcoming environment
and friendly climbing communities.

Our dream is to provide accessible and inclusive climbing opportunities
for all ages and ability levels.

Multiple facilities across Rhode Island and Massachusetts

See Peacedale and Providence MHP Directory entries for additional information.

Group Events

After-school and weekend programs for youth

Instruction

Climbing Wall Instructor Course link

ROCK SPOT CLIMBING has been owned and operated by local business partners,
Lary Norin & Nadav Minkin since 1998.

All of our facilities feature world-class climbing, a welcoming environment
and friendly climbing communities.

Our dream is to provide accessible and inclusive climbing opportunities
for all ages and ability levels.

Multiple facilities across Rhode Island and Massachusetts

See Lincoln and Providence MHP Directory entries for additional information.

This location features a form of climbing called bouldering, where our route setters create body movement puzzles known as “problems” that are set closer to the ground, but offer a stronger focus on community and training.

Bouldering link

Youth Sessions

Homeschool

Groups

Outdoor Camps age 10+

ROCK SPOT CLIMBING has been owned and operated by local business partners,
Lary Norin & Nadav Minkin since 1998.

All of our facilities feature world-class climbing, a welcoming environment
and friendly climbing communities.

Our dream is to provide accessible and inclusive climbing opportunities
for all ages and ability levels.

Multiple facilities across Rhode Island and Massachusetts

See Lincoln and Peacedale MHP Directory entries for additional information.

The hour-long classes provide a positive atmosphere for the exploration of movement while maintaining a focus on the individual abilities of each child. The Adaptive Dance teaching staff is committed to helping each child develop self-confidence. 

Festival Ballet Providence and Meeting Street School have teamed up to offer an Adaptive Dance Program.

Based on a successful program developed by Boston Children’s Hospital and Boston Ballet, the program is designed to foster a love of dance and creative expression in children with Down Syndrome. Although the primary goal of the program is for the children to experience the joy of dance and music, it also offers other important benefits. These include improvements in coordination, overall fitness, balance, self-esteem, self-expression, teamwork,  rhythm, and musicality.

Surf therapy combines the therapeutic elements of the ocean with the adventure of surfing to impact the physical and mental well-being of individuals worldwide positively.

Ballet For All Kids is a non-profit program that teaches classical ballet and other dance styles using The Schlachte Method - a certified curriculum developed to accommodate all abilities, body types, and learning styles. 

Classes begin March 2023! 

Fusionworks Dance Center

Directions: Located behind Stop & Shop in Lincoln Commons Mall. It is the only white building on your right along the access road diagonally across from Maxx Fitness Clubzz and Cinemaworld.

Provides toy ride-on cars for kids with disabilities, providing mobility and sociability to kids who have trouble moving on their own. Local program locater available on website.

MoveUnited offers nationwide sports and rehabilitation programs to anyone with a permanent physical disability.

Locate: Search the Membership Network

Adaptive Equipment: Information about available adaptive equipment

• Recreational Activities/Sports
• Disability Related Sports

Sells adaptive tricycles to meet almost every need. Each model can be customized with special seating, footplates or headrests that make riding safe, comfortable and accessible. 

Inclusive and Adaptive Recreation Equipment for the Physically Challenged. Free shipping over $99.

Sells inclusive and adaptive sports and physical education equipment.

Sells adapted equipment for sport and recreation. Products include adapted PE, daily living, clinical furniture, learning and development, motor skills, positioning and mobility, recreation, and sensory space design.

This is a for-profit online store.

Sells inclusive and adaptive sports, exercise, and therapy equipment for adaptive athletes.

This is a for-profit online store.

Provides special needs products for purchase and therapy solutions that facilitate movement and exercise.

NCHPAD is the premier resource for information on physical activity, health promotion, and disability, serving persons with physical, sensory and cognitive disability across the lifespan. website features a variety of resources and services which can benefit all ages and populations.

Offers a range of exercise services: virtual online training classes, community group classes, private fitness classes for your organization, and personal & partner training. Spirit Club Trainers are both certified personal trainers, as well as certified by DDA to work with individuals of all abilities.