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Our Mission

Membership for all in school, work and the community

11,310
people were served

in all Sherlock Center activities combined in fiscal year 2023

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

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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 Projects

“Best Judgment: Ladd School Lessons”

Advocates in Action and the Sherlock Center invite you to a screening of this feature documentary. A panel discussion with filmmakers, former Ladd Center residents and experts in the field of disabilities will follow the screening.

Sherlock Center in Action

All News and Stories
A man eating an ice cream puts his arm around a woman; both are smiling at the camera.
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!

Upcoming Events

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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This information session will give you a introduction to disability-related work incentives for youth receiving SSI benefits. You will have an opportunity to ask questions. This session is presented by Certified Work Incentives Counselors. There is not cost to attend.

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