25,268
participated
in all Sherlock Center activities combined in fiscal year 2025
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Membership for all in school, work and the community
56%
of participants
in fiscal year 2025 were professionals and paraprofessionals
3,158
participated
in continuing education activities in fiscal year 2025
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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 Projects"Empower Your Future: ABLE Accounts and 2026 Eligibility Changes"
Big news for ABLE accounts! Join us from noon to 1 p.m. Jan. 28 on Zoom for this free webinar about ABLE basics, benefits, how to get started and what’s changing in 2026. Save your spot!
"Working With Benefits - Yes, You Can!"
Join us on Zoom at noon on Wednesday, Jan. 14, for a free introductory work incentive information session that explains the impact of work on both SSI and SSDI beneficiaries and how working with benefits is possible.
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“As someone with a disability, I’m always advocating for myself. You don’t have a choice when you have a disability; you’re automatically an advocate.”
Rachel Ferrara
UCEDD traineeship builds skills, connections
Sherlock Center Impact
The Sherlock Center’s traineeship gives future professionals experience creating resources, supporting projects and learning about national disability policy.
Social Security safety nets provide ways to work and still have support
Sherlock Center Impact
The Sherlock Center supports Rhode Islanders who have disabilities by making sure they know about and can use the work “safety nets” built into Social Security programs. With the right information, people can choose work without the fear of losing their benefits forever.
Gaining skills, confidence and community: Q&A with Ryan Lukowicz
Sherlock Center Impact
The Rhode Island Vision Education and Services Program at the Sherlock Center empowers students to build independence, gain confidence and connect with supportive communities – skills that help them succeed in education, leadership and life.
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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Big news is coming for ABLE accounts! Join us for an exciting Empower Your Future: ABLE Accounts and 2026 Eligibility Changes webinar, hosted by the Sherlock Center in partnership with the Rhode Island Office of the General Treasurer and Ascensus.
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