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Supporting Meaningful Employment - ACRE Series
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This person‐centered approach to career planning, job development and retention will be held in person at the Sherlock Center. The orientation and mentor/fieldwork sessions will take place on Zoom.
Supporting Meaningful Employment: Job Retention and Coaching Mini-Certificate (Thursday cohort)
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Job Retention and Coaching is one of three SME mini-certificate series offered to earn an ACRE certificate. This is an in-person training series instructed by professionals with experience managing and supporting employment services for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities.
Person-Centered Thinking Facilitator Training - Fall 2025
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This online course is designed to teach the knowledge and skills a facilitator needs to get ready for the person-centered planning process, including creating the plan and putting the plan into action with an individual.
Person-Centered Thinking: Community Mapping
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This six-hour, two-part workshop is intended for those who are interested in learning about Community Mapping.
Introduction to Person-Centered Thinking
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This six-hour course is for those who want to learn about a person-centered approach to helping people with disabilities live more independent and fulfilling lives.
Work Pays! An Introduction to Youth SSI Work Incentives
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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.
Community of Practice for Special Educators Working with Students with SID - December meeting
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Please join us for our third Community of Practice for special educators working primarily with students who have significant intellectual disabilities in various settings.
Working With Benefits - Yes, You Can!
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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.
Empower Your Future: ABLE Accounts and 2026 Eligibility Changes
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Big news is coming for ABLE accounts! Join us for an exciting Empower Your Future: ABLE Accounts and 2026 Eligibility Changes webinar, hosted by the Sherlock Center in partnership with the Rhode Island Office of the General Treasurer and Ascensus.
Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) Overview
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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.