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RI (17)

Ashaway (1)

Barrington (1)

Cranston (3)

East Greenwich (1)

East Providence (1)

Exeter (1)

Foster (1)

Greenville (1)

Johnston (1)

Kingston (1)

Providence (3)

Smithfield (2)

MA (2)

Boston (1)

North Attleboror (1)

RI

Ashaway, RI

Gaits of Harmony

40 Collins Road
Ashaway, RI 02804
Phone: 401-525-8912

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gaitsofharmony.webs.com/who-we-are

Address: 40 Collins Road
Ashaway, RI 02804

Phone: 401-525-8912

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URL: http://gaitsofharmony.webs.com/who-we-are

Eligibility: application [http://gaitsofharmony.webs.com/get-involved]

Services Provided: Therapeutic Riding for all ages
Volunteer opportunities

Mailing address above-
Gaits of Harmony
2150 Tower Hill Road
Saunderstown, RI 02874

Provider Profiles: Gaits of Harmony will provide Equine Assisted Activities and Therapies (EAAT) under the standards and guidelines PATH Intl provides to members, instructors, and the industry as a whole. The center’s services will include therapeutic riding, therapeutic horsemanship, hippotherapy, and interactive vaulting. Gaits of Harmony will also provide educational opportunities for the community, staff, volunteers, and families of participants.

Original Source:	Rhode Island Dept of Health, Office of Special Needs
Last Updated:	1/10/2019

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Barrington, RI

Greater Providence Youth Hockey Association

PO Box 130
Barrington, RI 02806

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www.gpyha.org/page/RISpecialHockey@aol.comshow/1266165-special-hockey-program

Address: PO Box 130
Barrington, RI 02806

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Email: RISpecialHockey@aol.com

URL: https://www.gpyha.org/page/RISpecialHockey@aol.comshow/1266165-special-hockey-program

Eligibility: Players must be free from any physical or medical condition that could cause them to do harm to themselves or to other participants during participation. The minimum equipment required for the program will be skates (single blade hockey skates) and a hockey helmet with face mask. We have historically found that players who have elbow pads, knee pads, hockey pants (with the standard tail-bone pad) tend to get up smiling when they fall – a great motivator for new skaters!

Services Provided: The GPYHA/RI Special Needs Hockey program offers Learn to Skate/Instructional Hockey for children age 4 to young adult with Down Syndrome, Autism, or any other developmental disability.

Ice sessions are held Saturday mornings at Lynch Arena in Pawtucket, RI, starting in late October and ending in March. No previous skating experience is required; enrollment is open throughout the season.

The program is open to any boy or girl who is physically able to play, but would be unable to participate in any other organized program due to his or her developmental disability.

Original Source:	Rhode Island Dept of Health, Office of Special Needs
Last Updated:	3/8/2019

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Cranston, RI

401 A League Of Our Own

45 Sherman Ave
Flander's Park
Cranston, RI 02920
Phone: 914-522-7126

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Address: 45 Sherman Ave
Flander's Park
Cranston, RI 02920

Phone: 914-522-7126

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Email: 401aleagueofourown@gmail.com

Wheelchair Accessible: yes

Services Provided: 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. 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). 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.We are looking for players, buddies and volunteers to come together to give the joy of baseball to all individuals from the ages of 5-25 with special needs. The players will have a buddy (12 years old and older) working with them to coach and assist in batting, running bases and fielding. A schedule of games is to be announced and you must signup and fill our player/buddy info sheet. All players MUST have a parent or guardian with them at all times at the games. This is a grassroots start up club and will not have uniforms this season and limited equipment. All involved are encouraged to bring your own gloves and bats if you have one, equipment donations appreciated.

Original Source:	Rhode Island Dept of Health, Office of Special Needs
Last Updated:	3/4/2019

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Best Buddies Rhode Island, Best Buddies International

1441 Park Avenue
Cranston, RI 02920
Phone: 401-854-3434

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www.bestbuddies.org/rhodeisland/

Organization Name: Best Buddies International

Address: 1441 Park Avenue
Cranston, RI 02920

Phone: 401-854-3434

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URL: https://www.bestbuddies.org/rhodeisland/

Services Provided: Best Buddies Rhode Island offers One-to-One Friendship and Leadership Development programs – positively impacting nearly 11,950 individuals with and without disabilities in Rhode Island.

Provider Profiles: Best Buddies International is a nonprofit 501(c)(3) organization dedicated to establishing a global volunteer movement that creates opportunities for one-to-one friendships, integrated employment and leadership development for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD).

Original Source:	Rhode Island Dept of Health, Office of Special Needs
Last Updated:	1/10/2019

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TLC Performing Arts

1280 Park Ave
Cranston, RI 02910
Phone: 401-439-5653

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tlcpadance.com/

Address: 1280 Park Ave
Cranston, RI 02910

Phone: 401-439-5653

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URL: https://tlcpadance.com/

Wheelchair Accessible: yes

Original Source:	Rhode Island Dept of Health, Office of Special Needs
Last Updated:	2/27/2019

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East Greenwich, RI

Aim High Academy I, Aim High Academy, Inc

3355 South County Trail
East Greenwich, RI 02818
Phone: 401-886-STAR

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www.aimhighacademy.com/cosmic-kids-program.html

Organization Name: Aim High Academy, Inc

Address: 3355 South County Trail
East Greenwich, RI 02818

Phone: 401-886-STAR

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Email: info@aimhighacademy.com

URL: http://www.aimhighacademy.com/cosmic-kids-program.html

Services Provided: The Cosmic Kids Special Needs Program will build self-confidence, develop coordination and balance, and improve gross motor skills. The instruction will emphasize proper posture and balance, increase flexibility and strength, enhance attention spans and the ability to focus on auditory and visual skills. During this time we will be helping participants develop and achieve set goals in a motivating setting.

Provider Profiles: Aim High Academy is located at 3355 South County Trail in East Greenwich, RI. The state of the art facility hosts programs for gymnastics, an early learning center, dance, proshop, café, and birthday party rooms.

Original Source:	Rhode Island Dept of Health, Office of Special Needs
Last Updated:	1/10/2019

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East Providence, RI

70 Boyd Avenue
East Providence, RI 02914

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aceingautism.org/locations/providence-ri/

Address: 70 Boyd Avenue
East Providence, RI 02914

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Email: matthew_miller1@brown.edu

URL: https://aceingautism.org/locations/providence-ri/

Services Provided: Group Warm-Up
Hand-Eye Coordination
Racquet Skills
Volleys
Groundstrokes
Group Games
parent fact page

[https://aceingautism.org/faq/]

Provider Profiles: Each week participants will work on different fundamentals of the game of tennis. Participants will have an opportunity to increase their social skills through taking turns, working in teams, and following instructions. Activities each week will include:

Group Warm-Up
Hand-Eye Coordination
Racquet Skills
Volleys
Groundstrokes
Group Games

We will provide racquets and all equipment. Participants should wear athletic clothing and sneakers and bring water. We ask that parents/caregivers be responsible for assisting with any toileting or self-care if necessary.

Original Source:	Rhode Island Dept of Health, Office of Special Needs
Last Updated:	2/26/2019

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Exeter, RI

Yawgoo Valley Ski Area and Waterpark

160 Yawgoo Valley Road
Exeter, RI 02822
Phone: 401-294-3802

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www.yawgoo.com/

Address: 160 Yawgoo Valley Road
Exeter, RI 02822

Phone: 401-294-3802

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URL: https://www.yawgoo.com/

Eligibility: Advance reservations required and fee

Services Provided: Adaptive Ski and Snowboard lessons from STRIDE Adaptive Sports [https://www.stride.org/sports/ski-snowboard/]

2 ½ hours of private instruction (includes time for equipment fitting)
Adaptive and/or standard ski or snowboard equipment
Lift ticket

Provider Profiles: STRIDE offers adaptive skiing and snowboarding lessons at four mountain resorts in New England: Jiminy Peak Mountain Resort in Hancock, MA; Catamount Mountain in Hillsdale, NY; Ski Sundown in New Hartford, CT, and Yawgoo Valley in Rhode Island. Our volunteer coaches teach over 2000 annual lessons during the winter to individuals with developmental, intellectual and physical disabilities. Private adaptive lessons are offered for 2.5 hours, and lessons include specialized equipment and rentals.

January -March, Sat/Sun 9:30-12:00 am; 12:30-3:00 pm

Original Source:	Rhode Island Dept of Health, Office of Special Needs
Last Updated:	1/23/2019

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Foster, RI

New Horizons Center for Equine Assisted Therapy

86 Foster Center Road
Foster, RI 02825
Phone: 401-397-9242

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cornerstonefarmri.com/therapeutic.html

Address: 86 Foster Center Road
Foster, RI 02825

Phone: 401-397-9242

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Email: info@cornerstonefarmri.com

URL: http://cornerstonefarmri.com/therapeutic.html

Eligibility: Fee and complete a client packet [http://www.ridenewhorizons.org/contact.html] financial aid request in packet.

Services Provided: Therapeutic Riding
Dressage for Advanced Riders

Provider Profiles: 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.

Original Source:	Rhode Island Dept of Health, Office of Special Needs
Last Updated:	1/10/2019

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Greenville, RI

445 Putnam Pike
Greenville, RI 02828
Phone: 401-232-9800

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thelittlegym.com

Address: 445 Putnam Pike
Greenville, RI 02828

Phone: 401-232-9800

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URL: https://thelittlegym.com

Original Source:	Rhode Island Dept of Health, Office of Special Needs
Last Updated:	2/22/2019

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Johnston, RI

Aim High Academy II, Aim High Academy, Inc

2952 Hartford Ave
Johnston, RI 02919
Phone: 401-886-7827

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www.aimhighacademy.com/cosmic-kids-program.html

Organization Name: Aim High Academy, Inc

Address: 2952 Hartford Ave
Johnston, RI 02919

Phone: 401-886-7827

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Email: info@aimhighacademy.com

URL: http://www.aimhighacademy.com/cosmic-kids-program.html

Services Provided: The Cosmic Kids Special Needs Program will build self-confidence, develop coordination and balance, and improve gross motor skills. The instruction will emphasize proper posture and balance, increase flexibility and strength, enhance attention spans and the ability to focus on auditory and visual skills. During this time we will be helping participants develop and achieve set goals in a motivating setting.

Provider Profiles: Welcome to our newest location, 2952 Hartford Avenue, Johnston, RI 02919-1623. We are dedicated to providing the local community with an established gymnastics program geared to ages 8 months – 12 years old.

Original Source:	Rhode Island Dept of Health, Office of Special Needs
Last Updated:	1/4/2017

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Kingston, RI

Rhode Island 4-H, 4-H Foundation

State 4-H Office
75 Peckham Farm Road
Kingston, RI 02881
Phone: 401-874-2959

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web.uri.edu/4h/

Organization Name: 4-H Foundation

Address: State 4-H Office
75 Peckham Farm Road
Kingston, RI 02881

Phone: 401-874-2959

Fax: 401-874-2435

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URL: http://web.uri.edu/4h/

Eligibility: Youth ages 5-18.

Services Provided: There are over 35 4-H projects areas. Some examples and resources…

Leadership and Life Skills
Healthy Living
Science, Technology and the environment
Animal and Veterinary Sciences
Communications and Expressive Art
Educational Resources Booklet– Free Educational materials to borrow!
Summer Fairs
National Conference
Rhode Island Military Youth programs!

Provider Profiles: 4-H is a leader in youth development, which began on the local level in response to evolving needs for new kinds of educational experiences for youth. From the beginning, this youth-serving organization offered “hands-on” learning activities for young people so they might become productive citizens. Youth participating in 4-H activities have opportunities to offer positive contributions to our diverse and changing society. 4-H uses the far-reaching Cooperative Extension System network to offer youth programs and activities to diverse groups of young people in all 3,150 counties across out nations. RI 4-H is the youth outreach education program of Cooperative Extension in the University of Rhode Island’s College of the Environment and Life Sciences.
4-H offers opportunities for Belonging – young people don’t just join 4-H. . .they belong!

Original Source:	Rhode Island Dept of Health, Office of Special Needs
Last Updated:	1/10/2019

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Providence, RI

Roger Williams Park Zoo

1000 Elmwood Avenue
Providence, RI
Phone: 401-785-3510 x394

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www.rwpzoo.org

Address: 1000 Elmwood Avenue
Providence, RI

Phone: 401-785-3510 x394

Toll Free Phone: 02907

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Email: programs@rwpzoo.org

URL: http://www.rwpzoo.org

Services Provided: There is an inclusion specialist on staff for summer camp who will speak with each family to find out the needs of each child to be sure that camp will be a fun and successful time. Call Beth Capporelli in the education department at 783-5310 ext 394 for any questions you may have. There will be an open house to come and view the camp and the places that the children will be going and a social story will also be available. There are scholarships available for those with Autism to help defray the camp cost.

Original Source:	Rhode Island Dept of Health, Office of Special Needs
Last Updated:	3/15/2019

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Spectrum Theatre Ensemble, Spectrum Theatre Ensemble

Providence, RI 02903

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spectrumtheatreensemble.com/

Organization Name: Spectrum Theatre Ensemble

Address: Providence, RI 02903

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URL: https://spectrumtheatreensemble.com/

Services Provided: Productions
Workshops

Provider Profiles: The Spectrum Theatre Ensemble is a group of theatre artists, both neurotypical and on the autism spectrum, based in Providence, RI.
By producing relevant and high-quality productions and workshops, STE aims to engage both artists and audience to develop social skills, empathy, and understanding, and to spread the message of inclusion all over the world.
To contact go to link
[https://spectrumtheatreensemble.com/]

Original Source:	Rhode Island Dept of Health, Office of Special Needs
Last Updated:	2/5/2018

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Trinity Repertory Theatre

201 Washington Street
Providence, RI 02903

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www.trinityrep.com/about/

Address: 201 Washington Street
Providence, RI 02903

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URL: https://www.trinityrep.com/about/

Wheelchair Accessible: The theater is fully wheelchair accessible, with elevator services to the Chace Theater on the second floor. Please see a front of house staff member for assistance.

Services Provided: Theatre Productions
Sensory Friendly performances for each production
Open Captioned performances for each production
Assistive Listening Devices
Children and Teen Programs
Studio Classes
Young Actors Summer Institute
Teen Ambassadors
Youth Internships

Provider Profiles: The Pell Chafee Performance Center, located at 87 Empire St., is home to our Brown/Trinity Rep MFA performances and education programs.

Trinity Rep offers a series of accessible programs and offerings to meet the needs of the theater’s diverse audience. Tickets for open captioned performances and sensory-friendly performances are available for each production every season, and even come in subscription packages.[https://www.trinityrep.com/box-office/accessibility/]

Original Source:	Rhode Island Dept of Health, Office of Special Needs
Last Updated:	2/5/2018

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Smithfield, RI

Audubon Society of Rhode Island

Audubon of RI Headquarters
12 Sanderson Road
Smithfield, RI 02917

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asri.org/

Address: Audubon of RI Headquarters
12 Sanderson Road
Smithfield, RI 02917

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URL: https://asri.org/

Services Provided: Environmental Education Center
School Programs
Summer Camps
Conservation Programs
Bird watching
Wildlife Refuges
Volunteer, internship and Community Service opportunities

Provider Profiles: Audubon offers a broad array of programs, classes, camps, and special events throughout the year for people of all ages. Families, retirees, school groups, scouts, garden clubs and many more enjoy discovering the natural world with Audubon.The Audubon Society of Rhode Island, independent and unaffiliated with the National Audubon Society, was founded in 1897.Today, with 17,000 members and supporters, the Audubon Society of Rhode Island is dedicated to education, land conservation and advocacy. Audubon independently protects or owns almost 9,500 acres of woodlands and coastal property embracing diverse natural habitats. More than 33,000 students from area schools participate annually in our educational programs. A voice in statewide ecological issues, the Society actively fulfills its environmental stewardship through preservation and protection of Rhode Island's natural heritage.

Original Source:	Rhode Island Dept of Health, Office of Special Needs
Last Updated:	6/21/2018

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Special Olympics Rhode Island

370 George Washington Highway
Smithfield, RI 02917
Phone: 401-349-4900

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specialolympicsri.org/

Address: 370 George Washington Highway
Smithfield, RI 02917

Phone: 401-349-4900

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Email: info@specialolympicsri.org

URL: http://specialolympicsri.org/

Eligibility: Special Olympics training and competition is open to every person with intellectual disabilities who is at least eight years of age and who registers to participate in Special Olympics. There is no maximum age limitation for participation in Special Olympics Rhode Island so long as that person completes the registration process required by the Special Olympics General Rules. Any person wishing to participate must first have a medical exam, a signed Medical Release, a signed Parent/guardian/individual Release and a signed Athlete Code of Conduct.

Services Provided: Special Olympics Rhode Island hosts over 40 statewide tournaments and competitions each year in 19 official and demonstration sports.
Programs for ages 8-adults adults [https://specialolympicsri.org/athletes/]

Provider Profiles: 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.

Original Source:	Rhode Island Dept of Health, Office of Special Needs
Last Updated:	10/31/2018

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MA

Boston, MA

Adaptive Sports New England

89 South Street Suite 603
Boston, MA 02111
Phone: 617-982-2763

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adaptivesportsne.org/mission/

Address: 89 South Street Suite 603
Boston, MA 02111

Phone: 617-982-2763

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Email: info@adaptivesportsne.org

URL: https://adaptivesportsne.org/mission/

Eligibility: Teen through adult with visual or mobility impairments.

Services Provided: SPORT CONCIERGE AND TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE
Free Sport Concierge service, provides individualized consultation to youth and young adults who have visual or mobility impairments on how to get involved in local leagues, teams and programs.
PARALYMPIC SPORT CLUB BOSTON AND PARTNER PROGRAMS
Paralympic Sport Club programs partners and conducts a wide range of Paralympic sport activities from wheelchair basketball to track and field.
[http://adaptivesportsne.org/what-we-do/]

Provider Profiles: 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.

Original Source:	Rhode Island Dept of Health, Office of Special Needs
Last Updated:	1/23/2019

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North Attleboror, MA

Unique Steps Dance Academy Two

19 North Washington Street
North Attleboror, MA 02760

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uniquesteps.com/

Address: 19 North Washington Street
North Attleboror, MA 02760

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URL: http://uniquesteps.com/

Services Provided: We are a dance school that services typically developing children as well as having a therapeutic track for children with Autism.

Original Source:	Rhode Island Dept of Health, Office of Special Needs
Last Updated:	2/12/2019

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