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in all Sherlock Center activities combined in fiscal year 2024
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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 Projects“Let's Talk About Money”
Join us on May 28 for a money management presentation in partnership with the RI Cross Disability Coalition. Presenters will discuss choices about how to save or spend, how to budget and tips including their own experiences that may help you.
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.
Presented by a certified work incentives counselor, sessions will be of value to individuals receiving SSDI or anyone looking for a basic introduction to SSDI disability-related work incentives.
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Are you receiving SSI or SSDI? Are you thinking about working or already working?
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