Special Needs
There are a number of resources available in Rhode Island, for adults and children with special needs. Special needs encompasses a broad spectrum such as; physical, mental, developmental, behavioral etc.
For more resources, please call or email us directly at 401-946-2300 or email at info@optionsforfamilies.org . Below are a few helpful links.
The Autism Society of Rhode Island
401-738-8922
Autism Project of Rhode Island
Children and Adults with Attention Deficit Disorder
Dorcus Place Adult & Family Learning Center, Inc.
Down Syndrome Society of Rhode Island
Dual Sensory Impairment Project of the University Affiliated Program
Epilepsy Foundation of Massachusetts and Rhode Island
Families for Early Autism Treatment of Rhode Island
Muscular Dystrophy Association-USA National Headquarters
National Alliance on Mental Illness of Rhode Island
National Multiple Sclerosis Society, RI Chapter
Paul V. Sherlock Center on Disabilities at Rhode Island College
RI Association for the Deaf (RIAD)
TDD: 401-431-0465
Relay: 800-745-6575
RI Association for Retarted Citizens (ARC)
401-463-9191
RI Developmental Disabilities Council
Rhode Island Disability Law Center
Rhode Island Parents of Blind and Visually Impaired Children
401-658-0516
401-455-7472
Services for the Blind and Visually Impaired
401-222-2300
The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society
United Cerebral Palsy of Rhode Island
401-728-1800
Support Resources for Families