25,268
participated
in all Sherlock Center activities combined in fiscal year 2025
Our Mission
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
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 ProjectsTraineeship opportunity for orientation and mobility specialist
This opportunity will include participation in a two-year part-time master’s degree in the Vision Studies/O&M track at UMASS Boston’s Vision Studies M.Ed. Program and participation in our traineeship program. Apply by Sept. 10.
Update: Our Collaborative Work for Rhode Islanders with Disabilities
Learn what the Rhode Island Developmental Disabilities Network is collaborating on to ensure the protection the protection of and advocacy for the needs and rights of people with disabilities in Rhode Island.
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Medicaid Impact: Rhode Islanders share how their funding empowers them
Event celebrates 2025 Access for All Abilities Mini Grant recipients
The Sherlock Center celebrated the five 2025 Access for All Abilities grant recipients with a reception at Save The Bay’s Bay Center in Providence on June 16. Representatives from each recipient organization spoke about their projects. The 2025 grant recipients are:
Understanding Social Security overpayments
Some people are worried about getting too much money from Social Security by mistake. If this happens, Social Security calls this an overpayment and might take back half of your monthly check until the extra money is paid back.
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.
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 no cost to attend.
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Elizabeth Bioteau, director of strategic initiatives and partnerships at RIHousing, and Michelle Brophy, associate director, Department of Behavioral Healthcare, Developmental Disabilities & Hospitals, will join us to discuss housing.
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