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 ProjectsIntroduction to Person-Centered Thinking
Join us on Zoom from 10 a.m. to noon May 5 to 7 to learn about a person-centered approach to helping people with disabilities live more independent and fulfilling lives.
Community of Practice in Autism is May 12
Assistant Professor Kelly Acosta will lead this session on intersectionality and disproportionality focusing on race and ethnicity, with discussion and self-reflection on identity and perception.
Sherlock Center in Action
All News and Stories
“I love learning, and I want to help others understand the possibilities they have. ... I learned from a very young age that you are capable of doing anything in spite of your condition. It is all a matter of perspective, and I love giving others my positive perspective, too. It becomes contagious, I think.”
Brooke Coelho
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.
Social Security safety nets provide ways to work and still have support
Sherlock Center Impact
The Sherlock Center supports Rhode Islanders who have disabilities by making sure they know about and can use the work “safety nets” built into Social Security programs. With the right information, people can choose work without the fear of losing their benefits forever.
Our presenters will cover how housing policies are made, why advocacy matters and how to use your voice to make a difference. The presentation will cover current issues and simple ways to get involved. They will talk about different housing options and projects underway around housing.
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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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