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in fiscal year 2025 were professionals and paraprofessionals
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in continuing education activities in fiscal year 2025
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Learn about our Services and ProjectsWork Pays! An Introduction to Youth SSI Work Incentives
Join us from noon to 1 p.m. on June 3 to learn about SSI work incentives for youths with disabilities in this free Zoom session led by certified work incentives benefits counselors.
DSP recruitment resources available
Free customizable direct support professional recruitment materials include English and Spanish flyers, social media posts and PSAs. Agencies can add logos and QR codes to promote local job openings supporting people with IDD.
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“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.
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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Presented by a certified work incentives counselor, sessions will be of value to individuals receiving SSDI or anyone looking for a basic introduction to SSDI disability-related work incentives.
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