(401)944-3949

A website that lists libraries, restaurants, museums, cinemas and cultural sites that have been surveyed according to the guidelines for identifying accessibility outlined in the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990.

c/o Vocational Resources, Inc.
100 Houghton Street
Providence, RI 02904
(401) 276-0875 (voice)
(401) 861-6677 (TDD)

The ATEL Program loans telephone equipment to residents of the State of Rhode Island who have hearing, speech, or neuromuscular (unable to dial or hold a receiver) impairments.

Dept. of Human Services
40 Fountain St.
Providence, RI 02903
(401)421.7005Voice
(401)421.7016 (TDD)
(401)222.3574 (FAX)
(401)272.8090 (Spanish)

The purpose of Assistive Technology Access Partnership is to bring about systems change and advocacy through a comprehensive, consumer-responsive partnership of Rhode Island resources to maximize the timely delivery of appropriate assistive technology devices and services to Rhode Islanders with disabilities of all ages.

P.O. Box 284
Greenville, RI 02828
(401) 949-2442

A camp for Rhode Islanders aged 6 to 17, who are legally blind. The camp provides summer recreation at no cost to children who are blind, including those with multiple handicaps. Camp Mauchatea is sponsored by the Rhode Island Lions Sight Foundation

255 Westminster Street
Providence, RI 02903-3400
(401) 222-4600

The Department’s Office of Special needs and the RI Special Education Advisory Committee are committed to cultivating school and community partnerships that recognize and support the ability of ALL CHILDREN to become successful learners, workers and contributing citizens.

Services for the Blind and Visually Impaired
40 Fountain St.
Providence, RI 02903
(401)222-2300;
(401)222-3010 TTY
Fax: (401)222-1328

The council is an advisory body appointed by the Governor and mandated by state law that advises the Services for the Blind and Visually Impaired regarding the programs provided by the agency.

41 Cherry Dale Court
Cranston, RI 02920-3049 (401)462-0100;
(401)462-0101 TTY
Fax: (401)462-0106

The R.I. Governor's Commission on the Handicapped is dedicated to assuring that people with disabilities are afforded the opportunity to exercise all of the rights and responsibilities accorded to citizens of the state.

40 Fountain Street
Providence, Rhode Island 02903
(401) 222-3182
TTY: (401) 222-1389
Fax: (401) 222-3868

DHS offers a broad spectrum of high-quality programs and benefits including those aimed at promoting family and individual self-sufficiency as well as those designed to improve the health status of Rhode Islanders.

43 Jefferson Boulevard
Warwick, RI 02888
(401)941-3322

IN-SIGHT is a private, non-profit organization incorporated in 1925 to serve the needs of Rhode Island's blind and visually-impaired population of all ages.

11 Chaloner Court
Cranston, RI 02921
(401) 946-6968

LDA's mission is to create opportunities for success for all individuals affected by learning disabilities and to reduce the incidence of learning disabilities in future generations.

Room 116, State House
Providence, RI 02903
(401)222-2371
Fax: (401)222-2012

The RI Long Term Care Coordinating Council was established in 1987 to bring together leaders from the private and public sectors with the task of coordinating the state's long term care agenda.

1000 Eddy Street
Providence, RI 02905
(401) 533-9100
Fax: (401) 533-9101
E-mail: info@meetingstreet.org

Meeting Street is an internationally acclaimed educational innovator for learners of all abilities, from infancy through young adulthood. For six decades, Meeting Street has been a pioneer and leader in designing and advocating for inclusion, early intervention, and educational and therapeutic services for children.

P.O Box 154564
Riverside, RI 02915 (401) 433-2606
(877) 383-3682

The NFB improves blind people’s lives through advocacy, education, research, technology, and programs encouraging independence and self-confidence. R.I. NFB is an affiliate of the National Federation of the Blind.

180-200 Portland Street, Suite 1
Boston, MA 02114
1-800-949-4232 TTY

The New England ADA & Accessible IT Center provides information and guidance on the Americans with Disabilities Act, Section 508, and accessible information technology to individuals living in New England.

1130 Ten Rod Road
C-104
North Kingstown, RI 02852
(401)295-5757
Fax: (401)295-5462

OSARR represents twenty-five private providers of services and supports to people with developmental disabilities in Rhode Island.

1944 Warwick Avenue
Warwick, RI 02889 (401)738-1013
1-866-857-1161 Toll Free
(401)738-1015 TTY
Fax: (401)738-1083

Ocean State Center for Independent Living (OSCIL) is a consumer controlled, community based, nonprofit organization established to provide a range of independent living services to enhance, through self direction, the quality of life of Rhode Islanders with significant disability and to promote integration into the community.

40 Fountain Street Providence, RI 02903
(401)421-7005
(401)421-7016 TDD
Fax: (401)222-3574
Fax(401)272-8090 (Spanish)

The mission of the Office of Rehabilitation Services is to empower individuals with disabilities to choose, prepare for, obtain and maintain employment; economic self-sufficiency, independence, and integration into society.

96 Rolfe St.
Cranston, RI 02910
(401)785-2100
Fax: (401)785-2186

PAL is a statewide, non-profit organization that was built on the need to support and empower families and people with disabilities as they advocate for themselves.

500 Prospect Street
Pawtucket, RI 02860-6259
(401) 725-1966 Voice / TDD
(401) 725-2104 Fax
PARI was incorporated in 1980 as a "consumer-directed" Independent Living Center. Our staff works with people with any kind of disability to identify goals and provide training, equipment, advocacy, and counseling to help them to achieve their goals.

1228 Westminster Street
Providence, RI 02909
(401)272-1600
Fax: (401)751-1378

Re-Focus, Inc. is a non-profit human service agency which serves adults with differing physical and developmental needs.

255 Westminster Street, 4th floor
Providence, RI 02903 (401)222-3505
Fax: (401)222-6030
IEP Hotline: (401)222-4600 ext 2504
Relay Rhode Island: 1-800-745-5555

The Rhode Island Department of Education / Special Education ensures that pre-school and school-aged children with disabilities are provided with the support, care, and treatment they need in order to be active, productive citizens, life-long learners, and productive workers.

3 Capitol Hill
Providence, RI 02908
(401)222-4600
TTY: via RI Relay 711
Fax: (401)222-6178

The primary mission of the Rhode Island Department of Health is to prevent disease and to protect and promote the health and safety of the people of Rhode Island.

400 Bald Hill Rd., Suite 515
Warwick, RI 02886 (401)737-1238 voice/TDD
Fax: (401)737-3395

The Council works to make Rhode Island a better place for persons with developmental disabilities to live, work, go to school, and be part of the community. Council members come together to discuss issues, solve problems and plan for better services.

349 Eddy St.
Providence, RI 02903
(401)831-3150;
(401)831-5335 TDD
Fax: (401)274-5568
1-800-733-5332

Clients Rhode Island Disability Law Center (RIDLC) provides free legal assistance to persons with disabilities.

175 Main St.
Pawtucket, RI 02860
(401)727-4144
1-800-464-3399 (in-state)
Fax: (401)727-4040

RIPIN offers eleven programs and services to families with children in RI, including families of children with special needs. RIPIN serves more than 65,000 Rhode Islanders each year.

265 Melrose Street
Providence, RI 02907
Buses: (401)781-9400
RIDE Vans: (401)461-9760 or 1-800-479-6902
Fax: (401)784-9523

Maintains a fleet of 240 buses, including 20 CNG trolleys and 5 CNG 30’ buses, 125 paratransit vans, 19 Flex vans, and 1 ferry boat. Operates ADA Paratransit Service Statewide. Administers Statewide RIde Program for Seniors and People with Disabilities.

c/o Goodwill Industries of RI
100 Houghton Street
Providence, RI 02904
421-7005 ext. 351

The Rhode Island Rehabilitation Association is a chapter and affiliate of the National Rehabilitation Association. RIRA is an action agent that promotes ethical and excellent rehabilitation practices, professional development, networking, advocacy, public information and education.

Dial 711 for easy access
TTY Relay Number: 1-800-745-5555
Voice Relay Number: 1-800-745-6575.
Spanish Relay can be reached by dialing: 1-800-855-2884
TTY/TDD 1-800-855-2885
Voice 1-800-855-2886

ASCII A communication link between Text Telephone (TTY) users and those who use a traditional telephone. The service is provided 24 hours a day, every day. There is no charge to access RRI and all calls are handled in strict confidence.

40 Fountain Street Providence, RI 02903 (401)222-2300
TDD (401)421-7016
(401)272-8090 Spanish
Fax (401)222-1328

The purpose of Services for the Blind and Visually Impaired is to provide eligible individuals with visual impairments the opportunities and support that will enable them to become independent, active, self-sustaining members of their community.

Rhode Island College
600 Mt. Pleasant Ave
Providence, RI 02908-1991
(401) 456-8072 Voice
(401) 456-8773 TT
(401) 456-8150 Fax

The mission of the Paul V. Sherlock Center on Disabilities is to promote the community membership of individuals with disabilities in school, work and society.

40 Fountain Street Providence, RI 02903
(401) 421-7005 ext. 301
(401) 421-7016 (TTY)

The Council is a citizen advisory body appointed by the Governor and mandated by the Rehabilitation Act as amended. The SRC is an independent body of diverse members that works together to insure continuous improvement in the Office of Rehabilitation Services.

93 Gooding Avenue Bristol, Rhode Island 02809
(401) 253-8949
(401) 253-8929

Fax The RI Statewide Independent Living Council (RISILC) is a non-profit organization dedicated to promoting Independent Living for people with disabilities throughout the state. The Council has joint responsibility with the Office of Rehabilitation Services for developing and monitoring Rhode Island’s State Plan for Independent Living.

One Capitol Hill
Providence, RI 02908
(401)222-5800

TTY 711 Talking Books Plus is the Rhode Island Regional Library for the Blind and Physically Handicapped and functions as a public library for Rhode Island residents who are unable to read standard print. Talking Books Plus lends reading materials in audio format and specially designed equipment free of charge through the U.S. Postal Service.

110 Jefferson Boulevard, Suite I
Warwick, Rhode Island 02888-3854
(401)463-0202 TDD
(401)463-3433 Fax
1- 800-916-8324 (In state)

TechACCESS of RI is a private, not for profit resource center that serves people with disabilities who are interested in assistive technology. Assistive Technology is any device which helps a person with a disability function better at home, work, school, or in the community.

20 Marblehead Ave
North Providence, RI 02904 353-0220
Fax: 353-8126

TTP, Inc. provides vocational training and placements for adults with developmental disabilities and mental health disorders.

200 Main Street, Suite 210, P.O. Box 36
Pawtucket, RI 02862
(401) 728-1800
Fax: (401) 728-0182

UCP Rhode Island aims to advance the independence, productivity and full citizenship of people with cerebral palsy and other disabilities.

100 Houghton Street
Providence, RI 02904
(401)861-2080
(401)331-2830 TTY
Fax: (401)454-0889

The mission of VRI is to provide employment assistance for persons having physical or mental disabilities or who suffer other societal barriers to vocational success.