11,310
people were served
in all Sherlock Center activities combined in fiscal year 2023
Our Mission
Membership for all in school, work and the community
6,737
participated in
eight Sherlock Center research activities in fiscal year 2023
2,011
attended
our continuing and/or community education activities in fiscal year 2023
Our Work
Our Services and Projects
We partner with state and national agencies, schools, higher education and community providers to offer interdisciplinary pre-service and community education, technical assistance, service, research and information
Learn about our Services and ProjectsWorking With Benefits - Yes, You Can!
This free Zoom information session from noon to 1 p.m. on Jan. 15 will be of value to individuals receiving SSI or SSDI and anyone considering working while on benefits.
Resources
The Sherlock Center offers over 400 adapted versions of popular literature for students with complex disabilities and hundreds of online resources and publications on topics across the lifespan.
Sherlock Center in Action
All News and Stories
The Sherlock Center awarded five Access for All Abilities Mini Grants and cooled off with an ice cream social at “An Evening at Roger Williams Park Zoo” on Thursday, June 20.
Celebrating 30 years!
Social Security changes for 2025: What you need to know
In 2025, Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI), Supplemental Security Income (SSI), and other disability and retirement benefits will see a 2.5% cost-of-living adjustment. This modest increase means a person receiving a $1,000 SSDI benefit in 2024 can expect a $25 monthly increase in 2025. Below are key updates for individuals who work.
Grant-funded sensory pathway supports zoo campers
“When you try to keep in mind that inclusive design benefits everyone, suddenly the scope of impact balloons.”
Local theater uses grant to install accessible restrooms for patrons
“There is almost always someone attending our performances with a wheelchair, walker, oxygen and/or support personnel.”
Presented by a certified work incentives counselor, in this session you will learn about specific work incentives and other related information. This session will be of value to individuals receiving SSI or SSDI and anyone considering working while on benefits.
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Presented by a certified work incentives counselor, sessions will be of value to individuals receiving SSI or anyone looking for a basic introduction to SSI disability-related work incentives.
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