13,689
participants
in all Sherlock Center activities combined in fiscal year 2024
Our Mission
Membership for all in school, work and the community
6,763
participated in
Sherlock Center research activities in fiscal year 2024
2,455
participants
in continuing education activities in fiscal year 2024
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 ProjectsAccess for All Abilities Mini Grant Celebration
Join us from 4 to 6 p.m. on Monday, June 16, to celebrate our five 2025 Access for All Abilities Mini Grant recipients at Save The Bay's Bay Center in Providence.
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.
Sherlock Center in Action
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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 SSI or anyone looking for a basic introduction to SSI disability-related work incentives.
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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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