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 Projects“Understanding Sensory Reactivity and Regulation through the Optimal Engagement Band” is Oct. 22
Join Leslie Fanning, Ph.D., for a Community of Practice in Autism presentation on the seven senses, the Optimal Engagement Band, and ways parents and professionals can use this knowledge to better support engagement for children and youth with autism.
Introduction to Person-Centered Thinking is Oct. 20-28
Explore the basics of person-centered thinking, including self-determination, how support systems have changed and ideas behind this approach. This course on Zoom is the first in a series, helping everyone learn a positive, strengths-based approach.
Sherlock Center in Action
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“As someone with a disability, I’m always advocating for myself. You don’t have a choice when you have a disability; you’re automatically an advocate.”
Rachel Ferrara
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.
Parent, former employee highlights Sherlock Center's ‘crucial’ support for families
Paul V. Sherlock Center on Disabilities has been a consistent source of support for Claire Rosenbaum, whose adult daughter has significant and complex developmental disabilities, including intellectual disabilities.
Gaining skills, confidence and community: Q&A with Ryan Lukowicz
Sherlock Center Impact
The Rhode Island Vision Education and Services Program at the Sherlock Center empowers students to build independence, gain confidence and connect with supportive communities – skills that help them succeed in education, leadership and life.
Vicki Ferrara, Coordinator of Access to Integrated Employment and WIPA Director, will discuss the Developmental Disability Employment and Day Activity survey. Crystal Cerullo, Individual and Family Support Specialist, will discuss the move to the Mighty Network.
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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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