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We create bright futures

Our programs empower growth and enrich life for people of all ages with developmental and intellectual disabilities.

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together!

Every donation helps to build a brighter future.
See the impact yours can make right now.

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Become part of a 60-year history of empathy and innovation. Enjoy an uplifting culture and impactful benefits. One of the lives you help to change could be your own.

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We believe every person deserves a bright future.

That's why for the last 60 years we've made it our mission to help others thrive.

We’ve got a long history of creating bright futures.

For 60 years, the Trudeau Center has been at the forefront of transforming the lives of individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Our programs make an immediate and long-lasting impact on individuals of all ages, lifting them up by providing the support they need to thrive.

And, we’ve got big plans to continue growing and evolving that work in the months and years to come.

see our impact in action

Programs

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Helping Children to Grow

Early Intervention (ages 0 – 3)

ABA Center (ages 2 – 6)

Home-Based Children’s Services (ages 3 – 21)

Pathways Strategic Teaching Center (ages 3 – 21)

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Assisting Adults to Thrive

Recreation Program

Day Program

Employment Concepts

Residential Services

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People

The Trudeau Team

The work we do here at the Trudeau Center takes a true team effort. Our dedicated team is hundreds strong, and each member is passionate about our mission.

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Community Connections

Community partnerships and the generous support of individual community members make all the difference in the progress we’re able to help make for those we serve.

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Progress

Celebrating
60 YEARS
of compassion &
commitment

The J. Arthur Trudeau Center was founded in 1964, fueled by the desire of two parents to help their child, and bolstered by the support of committed legislators and community members who shared their passion that every individual should have the opportunity to thrive.

Now, as we celebrate the 60th anniversary of the Trudeau Center, we look back on the incredible events, compassion, commitment, and partnerships that have brought our organization to where it is today – and will continue to fuel its evolution into tomorrow.

TAKE A TOUR THROUGH TRUDEAU’S HISTORY

Transforming Lives at Trudeau for 60 Years

The Trudeau Center has been transforming lives and creating bright futures for differently abled people of all ages for 60 years. With our culture of empathy, innovation, and collaboration, Trudeau is making a profound impact on so many people in so many ways. We are proud to share our story in this uplifting video.

Watch now to see and hear how Trudeau is creating brighter futures for everyone.

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Closings & Delays

Should inclement weather result in the Trudeau Center’s closing for any portion of regularly scheduled services, announcements will be made on both local radio and television stations. We are listed as “RI Private Schools – J. Arthur Trudeau Memorial Center” or “RI Private Schools – Pathways Strategic Teaching Center.”

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