Mike Montecalvo

3 weeks ago | wpri.com | Sarah Doiron |Mike Montecalvo

NORTH ATTLEBORO, Mass. (WPRI) - Volt hockey is not your average sport. It's actually a fast-paced parasport designed for those with physical disabilities. Volt hockey is basically floor hockey, except the players zip around in adaptive power chairs that are equipped with paddles affixed to them. Helena Liedtike, president and founder of Space2Thrive, launched the Rolling Warriors volt hockey team last year. "It allows people with disabilities to play a sport independently," Liedtike explained.

4 weeks ago | wpri.com | Sarah Doiron |Mike Montecalvo

SOUTH KINGSTOWN, R.I. (WPRI) - Special Olympics Rhode Island's Summer Games are more than just a competition. They're also about making lifelong friends. No one knows how to do that better than Henry Moretti, who's competed with the Trudeau Tigers for more than five decades. "Special Olympians are like family to me," he said. The Cranston native has participated in his fair share of competitions, such as basketball, softball, golf and soccer, to name a few.

4 weeks ago | wpri.com | Tony Petrarca |Mike Montecalvo |Shaun Towne

EAST PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WPRI) - In our latest Beyond the Forecast special, 12 News Chief Meteorologist Tony Petrarca and special guest anchor Mike Montecalvo offer tips and tricks for your vegetable garden, from how to get started to how the weather can impact your plants. In the video above, Tony and Mike discuss how often you should water your garden. Watch the full show on WPRI.com or on the WPRI 12+ TV app.

1 month ago | newsnationnow.com | Sarah Doiron |Mike Montecalvo

WOONSOCKET, R.I. (WPRI) - Getting a haircut can be a difficult experience for children on the autism spectrum. Albert Martinez should know - he has three autistic sons. "I know how hard it can be," Martinez said. "I'm that dad - my older son hates haircuts."That's why Martinez offers sensory-friendly haircuts at his Woonsocket barbershop once a week. "This gives them the chance to breathe and just concentrate on one thing at a time," he explained.

1 month ago | wpri.com | Sarah Doiron |Mike Montecalvo

WOONSOCKET, R.I. (WPRI) - Getting a haircut can be a difficult experience for children on the autism spectrum. Albert Martinez should know - he has three autistic sons. "I know how hard it can be," Martinez said. "I'm that dad - my older son hates haircuts."That's why Martinez offers sensory-friendly haircuts at his Woonsocket barbershop once a week. "This gives them the chance to breathe and just concentrate on one thing at a time," he explained.