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 ProjectsAn Evening with David Wetherow is July 14
Meet the founder of The Star Raft Project for brief remarks, Q&A and networking with light refreshments in this event from 6:30 to 8:30 on the Rhode Island College campus.
Self-Directed Supports Network meets July 15
Learn how housing policies are made, why advocacy matters and how to use your voice to make a difference from 6 to 7:30 p.m. on Zoom.
Sherlock Center in Action
All News and Stories
“I think working can be fun. You get to meet a lot of different people. You may make friends, and it gets you out there in the community. And you can possibly learn a new skill. If there’s something you’re interested in, you can find something in that area and see if you like doing it.”
Nathan Markley
Benefits counseling internship program launches a new career
Sherlock Center Impact
By providing hands-on training in work incentives and benefits counseling through an immersive Work Incentive Benefits Counseling internship program, the Sherlock Center helped create a pathway for Brooke Coelho to turn her lived experience into a meaningful career to support others with disabilities in navigating working and benefits.
Grant helps fund accessible hydroponic garden
Sherlock Center Impact
The Sherlock Center’s Access for All Abilities Mini Grant helped Aging Well Inc. transform an underused space into an inclusive indoor garden that expands opportunities for people with disabilities, older adults and Spanish-speaking residents to connect and learn together.
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.