Transportation
Rhode Island recently launched a wheelchair accessible taxi program, greatly improving access for our mobility-impaired visitors. The 13 taxis will serve 17 communities throughout the state, including Providence, Newport, and T.F. Green Airport in Warwick. For more information, visit www.ripta.com/wheelchair-accessible-taxis. Taxi companies with wheelchair accessible vehicles include:
| Taxi Company | Phone Number |
| Big Daddy Taxi | 401-274-1101 |
| Economy Cab | 401-944-6700 |
| Orange Cab | 401-841-0030 |
| Airport Taxi | 401-737-2868 |
| Corporate Taxi | 401-231-2228 |
| Valley Cab | 401-762-5000 |
| Rainbow Cab | 401-849-1333 |
RIPTA is also equipped with fully accessible busses. Their trolleys are equipped with the capability to kneel or lower to make boarding easier. Each bus has two spaces at the front for passengers in wheelchairs. These spaces include safety belts for extra protection.
Wheelchair Getaways is a national franchise that services Rhode Island with wheelchair accessible rental vans. These vans are available to rent for tours around Rhode Island.
Outdoor Recreation
There are many parks to choose from in Rhode Island, and many of them have access for people with physical disabilities. Check out the Rhode Island Parks website for information on wheelchair accessibilities.Attractions and Events
Rhode Island has an abundance of attractions and events that are friendly to developmentally and physically disabled individuals. The Rhode Island Developmental Disabilities Council has a part of their website designated to help people with disabilities. Click here to find out about events and recreational areas that are accessible to all.
Accommodations
VisitRhodeIsland.com has a list of wheelchair accessible hotels and bed and breakfasts throughout Rhode Island. Rhode Island boasts 80 different hotels that are wheelchair accessible, 10 of which are in the Providence area, and 16 of which are in the Warwick area. No matter if you're in Warwick or Providence, there will be somewhere for you to stay.
Hearing Impaired Community
The Providence Warwick Convention & Visitors Bureau has close captioned many of the videos on our popular YouTube channel. To access these videos, and their captions, click here. At the bottom of every video there is a button like the one below. Click to enable captions.
