GoBabyGo! is a nonprofit dedicated to helping children ages 8 months to 6 years with limited mobility move, play, and grow. Through specially adapted ride-on cars and mobility devices, children gain independence, confidence, and the joy of exploring their world.
Our Rhode Island chapter brings together students and faculty from New England Institute of Technology鈥檚 Occupational Therapy Assistant, Master of Occupational Therapy, Master of Public Health, Business Management, Automotive, and Engineering programs. By combining clinical insight, technical expertise, and creative innovation, we design and build custom mobility solutions for children across Rhode Island.
GoBabyGo! Rhode Island is currently planning the next build and we want to hear from you!
Families interested in receiving a customized mobility car are encouraged to apply below or reach out to learn more.
How to Get Involved:
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For Families: Get a Car
If your child could benefit from a Go Baby Go car, here鈥檚 how it works:
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In-Person Site聽 Visit: After the application is approved, an in-person site visit will be set up with the family to do an evaluation of the child and interview with the parents.
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Build & Delivery:聽Students customize a ride-on car, and your child experiences the joy of movement!
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For Donors & Supporters
Sponsor Us! All donation amounts accepted — some possible sponsorship opportunities below.
Gold – $1,000
鈥� Company鈥檚 Logo on car
鈥� Social Media 果冻传媒
鈥� Logo on event flyer/ signage, and T-Shirt
鈥� Photo of childSilver – $500
鈥� Social Media 果冻传媒
鈥� Logo on event flyer/ signage, and T-Shirt
鈥� Photo of childBronze – $250
鈥� Logo on event flyer/ signage, and T-Shirt
鈥� Photo of childYour contribution helps us:
- Purchase materials for adaptive cars
- Support student-led innovation projects
- Expand access to more children in Rhode Island
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Questions? Contact Us!
Amanda Blevins, BA, COTA/L
OT Program – Lab Manager/Instructor聽
果冻传媒 Occupational Therapy Department
[email protected]
401-739-5000 x3347 -
How Did GoBabyGo Come to be?
GoBabyGo! was founded by Professor Cole Galloway as part of a research project at the University of Delaware but researchers have now trained volunteers in more than 40 communities nationally and internationally with satellite sites all over the world to expand availability.
The modified toy cars give children with mobility impairments a chance to play and socialize with their peers more easily. Past research has shown that independent mobility is linked to cognitive, social, motor, language and other developmental benefits in young children. Being pushed in a stroller or being carried from one place to another is fundamentally different from having active control over one鈥檚 own exploration, which is where the developmental gains are seen.
Beyond mobility and socialization, we hope that the ride-on cars provide children with mobility impairments a chance to just be a kid.