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James L. Maher Center Life to its fullest. That's our mission. We're about community. Finally, we are so grateful for the support of our community.

From employment support, to creative and recreational activities, to transportation and residential services, we help people with developmental disabilities enjoy life and help to build a more inclusive world. Our Maher Center team supports people with developmental disabilities in envisioning and creating full, happy lives that reflect their individual interests and aspirations. In the process, we enrich life on Aquidneck Island and throughout the East Bay by helping members of our Maher Center family work, volunteer for other nonprofits, participate in civic activities, and contribute in so many ways to the cities and towns in which they live. Your charitable giving, your volunteerism, and your faith in our mission makes it all possible. Together, we're making the world a little brighter for everyone - every day.

10/21/2026

Coming together to dance, sing, and DRUM is what we do when John Belisle is in the house! It is such a good time!!! What is better than being with friends and moving to the beat?

Stop by and see us at the Greater Newport Career Fair - Thursday November 5 from 11am-3pm.
10/21/2026

Stop by and see us at the Greater Newport Career Fair - Thursday November 5 from 11am-3pm.

10/20/2026

Practices are in full swing for our Christmas in Sign holiday concert. Save the date: December 12th for this wonderful American Sign Language black light concert. Thank you to Mark Spremulli for the images

We're heading to Broadway! Find the Maher Center's Harvesting Abilities crew at the Broadway Street Fair this Saturday, ...
10/09/2026

We're heading to Broadway! Find the Maher Center's Harvesting Abilities crew at the Broadway Street Fair this Saturday, Oct. 10, from noon to 6 PM — Equality Park to Washington Square in Newport. Stop by, say hello, and see what our team has been growing. Rain or shine!

Thank you to Impact100 Newport County for all of your continued support!

Take a look at more moments from , our annual companywide day of service:🎨 At the James L. Maher Center, volunteers ref...
09/25/2026

Take a look at more moments from , our annual companywide day of service:

🎨 At the James L. Maher Center, volunteers refreshed the lobby and reorganized participant spaces.
📦 At Project Undercover, volunteers cleaned and painted warehouse space, organized donations, and counted essential supplies.
🦷 With the Rhode Island Mission of Mercy (RIMOM), volunteers prepared materials for the upcoming RI Mission of Mercy Free Dental Clinic.

Stay tuned for more photos from across Rhode Island!

Thank you BCBCRI volunteers!!
09/25/2026

Thank you BCBCRI volunteers!!

09/25/2026

Thank you to Community Provider Network of Rhode Island for creating this beautiful video. To all DSPs, you are amazing, valued and are so impactful those you care for.

09/23/2026

It is a great day when K9 Maximus comes to visit! Trooper Dean Marr answered all of our questions and told us that Maximus was off duty so we could pet him. Thank you Trooper Marr and thank you K9 Maximus it was a great visit!

Congratulations to Bernie Kelley, DSP of the Year! Bernie has been a valued member of the Maher DSP team for 34 years! T...
09/23/2026

Congratulations to Bernie Kelley, DSP of the Year! Bernie has been a valued member of the Maher DSP team for 34 years! Thank you to Bernie for your dedication, kindness and commitment to enclusion.

Meet Rhode Island’s Direct Support Professionals of the Year! 🎉

This group is the very best of support to people with disabilities. These 41 DSPs were chosen from thousands across the state for their kindness, heart and empathy.

Thank you for making the world a better place for everyone!

Join us in sending a big, and well deserved, congratulations to these DSPs! 💚

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906 Aquidneck Avenue
Middletown, RI
02842

Opening Hours

Monday 8am - 4pm
Tuesday 8am - 4pm
Wednesday 8am - 4pm
Thursday 8am - 4pm
Friday 8am - 4pm

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