11,310
people were served
in all Sherlock Center activities combined in fiscal year 2023
Membership for all in school, work and the community
in all Sherlock Center activities combined in fiscal year 2023
eight Sherlock Center research activities in fiscal year 2023
our continuing and/or community education activities in fiscal year 2023
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 ProjectsJoin us Oct. 29 and 30 for an informative event on voting rights and accommodations available to all voters in Rhode Island. Three sessions will be held in partnership with Disability Rights Rhode Island and the R.I. Developmental Disability Council.
The Sherlock Center offers over 400 adapted versions of popular literature for students with complex disabilities and hundreds of online resources and publications on topics across the lifespan.
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!
The Governor’s Commission on Disabilities holds an annual public forum for the anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act to hear from people with disabilities and their families. Policy makers and planners want to hear your concerns about services, unmet needs and suggestions for improvement.
“When you try to keep in mind that inclusive design benefits everyone, suddenly the scope of impact balloons.”
“There is almost always someone attending our performances with a wheelchair, walker, oxygen and/or support personnel.”
This free session will share information on work incentives for youth receiving Social Security benefits.
Vicki Ferrara, Coordinator of Access to Integrated Employment and WIPA Director, will discuss the Developmental Disability Employment and Day Activity survey, and Kim Einloth, Coordinator, Youth and Adult Services, will discuss the National Core Indicators Survey.