13,689
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in all Sherlock Center activities combined in fiscal year 2024
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Membership for all in school, work and the community
6,763
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Sherlock Center research activities in fiscal year 2024
2,455
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in continuing education activities in fiscal year 2024
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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 ProjectsFamily Employment Awareness Training - Youth
We invite families and their young adults with developmental disabilities (14 to 22 years of age) and the professionals who support them to attend this FREE series on Zoom about school-to-employment and everything in between starting May 5.
SME Job Retention and Coaching Mini-Certificate
This mini-certificate training series teaches the skills of job retention and coaching individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities and runs from May 15 to June 12 in person at the Sherlock Center.
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Medicaid Impact: Rhode Islanders share how their funding empowers them
Three new networks for individuals, family members coming soon
The Sherlock Center is excited to announce the upcoming launch of three new networks tailored to meet the unique needs of self-advocates, parents and siblings of adults with disabilities.
Sherlock Center launches six new videos about managing benefits while working
Navigating Social Security benefits and work just got easier! The Sherlock Center is excited to announce a new series of six short videos covering key topics with practical tips and strategies for understanding work incentives and maximizing your success with benefits and employment.
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.
Vicki Ferrara, Coordinator of Access to Integrated Employment and WIPA Director, will discuss the Developmental Disability Employment and Day Activity Survey and Nancy Lewis-Oliver, NCI Survey Specialist, will discuss the National Core Indicators Survey.
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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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