5 adaptive sports, peer-support, and activity-based therapy organizations in Rhode Island: 3 adaptive sports programs and 2 peer-support groups. Verified July 2026. You do not need to be an athlete: many of these exist as much for the community as the sport.
New England Paralyzed Veterans of America – RI/CT Members
New England PVA chapter serving veterans with SCI/D in Rhode Island and Connecticut through peer mentoring, benefits support, and adaptive recreation partnerships.
Special Olympics Rhode Island
Special Olympics Rhode Island is a adaptive sports and recreation organization in RI, listed by United Spinal and verified from its official website. Check the organization’s site for current offerings, eligibility, accessibility, schedule, and cost.
Sail to Prevail
The nation's first disabled sailing program, serving 1,000+ children and adults annually at Fort Adams State Park with a fleet of specially adapted sailboats.
Access 2 Adventure (a2a)
Move United–affiliated Rhode Island nonprofit improving quality of life for people with physical disabilities through sailing, kayaking, cycling, scuba, fishing, skiing, and camping.
Rhode Island SCI Support Group (Ocean State CIL)
Spinal cord injury support group meeting monthly at the Ocean State Center for Independent Living in Warwick, RI, on the last Thursday of every month.
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