News & Stories
Ferreira’s work shaped by personal experience
When Rachel Ferreira talks about self-advocacy, it comes from her lived experience.
Full-time traineeship opportunity for orientation and mobility specialist
Paul V. Sherlock Center on Disabilities is seeking a graduate student interested in becoming an Orientation and Mobility Specialist (O&M).
Gaining skills, confidence and community: Q&A with Ryan Lukowicz
Ryan Lukowicz, pictured here at a White Cane Day celebration, is in his sophomore year studying political science and legal studies at Roger Williams University this fall. A graduate of North Kingstown High School, he received services from the Rhode Island Vision Education and Services Program, or RIVESP, through the Sherlock Center starting when he was 3. He joined the Sherlock Sentinels consumer advisory committee in June 2023.
Former trainee says connections made are as valuable as knowledge gained
MaryKate MacDougall was eager to deepen her understanding of special education during her final year of college and found the Sherlock Center’s interdisciplinary traineeship to be the perfect fit.
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.
Who we served in 2025
Did you know the Sherlock Center engaged 25,268 participants in fiscal year 2025?
Sherlock Center seeks applicants for yearlong traineeship
The Sherlock Center is seeking applicants for its interdisciplinary traineeship designed to prepare individuals from varying backgrounds to be future leaders in the disability field.
Understanding Social Security overpayments
Some people are worried about getting too much money from Social Security by mistake. If this happens, Social Security calls this an overpayment and might take back half of your monthly check until the extra money is paid back.
Event celebrates 2025 Access for All Abilities Mini Grant recipients
The Sherlock Center celebrated the five 2025 Access for All Abilities grant recipients with a reception at Save The Bay’s Bay Center in Providence on June 16. Representatives from each recipient organization spoke about their projects. The 2025 grant recipients are:
Update: Our Collaborative Work for Rhode Islanders with Disabilities
Members of The Rhode Island Developmental Disabilities Network – The RI Developmental Disabilities Council, Paul V. Sherlock Center on Disabilities and Disability Rights Rhode Island – are sharing our ongoing collaboration and work to ensure the protection of and advocacy for the needs and rights of people with disabilities in Rhode Island.