Registration Support
Tracy Miller
Data Management Specialist
Family Employment Awareness Training for Youth (FEAT-Y)
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The Sherlock Center invites families and their young adults with developmental disabilities (ages 14 to 22) and the professionals who support them to attend this FREE series about school-to-employment and everything in between.
Online series using Zoom
March 24 and 31, 2026
Attendees must attend both sessions. Each session will be a live, interactive training offered virtually through Zoom and will NOT be recorded. Participants are strongly encouraged to actively engage during the training series.
Dates | Topic | Description |
| Session 1: March 24 | Building the Dream of Employment | Supported and customized employment Outside-the-box employment possibilities Self-employment Contributing to the employment process School transition to work |
| Session 2: March 31 | Planning the Transition to Employment | Panel of adults successfully employed in Rhode Island Office of Rehabilitation Services Division of Developmental Disabilities Other services, benefits and programs Types of employment supports Planning for tomorrow |
All participants receive:
- Training materials and resources.
- Opportunity to network with families, employees and entrepreneurs.
- Knowledge of state, federal and community resources that support employment.
Reasonable accommodation/language request:
If you need a reasonable accommodation (e.g., ASL interpreter), materials in an alternate format (e.g. large print) or information in a language other than English to fully participate in this event, please indicate your request on the registration form.