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Grant helps fund accessible hydroponic garden
Sherlock Center ImpactThe 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.
Family relies on critical funding to support health needs
Medicaid Impact: Rhode Islanders share how their funding empowers them
Funding helps North Kingstown man live the life he chooses
Medicaid Impact: Rhode Islanders share how their funding empowers them
Funding helps provide her essential medical care
Medicaid Impact: Rhode Islanders share how their funding empowers them
Funding provides a life of choice for Westerly man
Medicaid Impact: Rhode Islanders share how their funding empowers them
Funding provides job coaching that helps keep him employed
Medicaid Impact: Rhode Islanders share how their funding empowers them
Funding, support keep him involved in community
Medicaid Impact: Rhode Islanders share how their funding empowers them
SSA safety nets in action
We want to share a great example of how Social Security’s work incentives and safety nets can provide peace of mind for those who are working while receiving Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI).
Automated interior doors improve access to library
Sherlock Center Impact“I believe that spaces can have a huge impact – spaces can feel oppressive, or they can be cheerful and uplifting. And accessibility is basic to making a space feel welcoming of and for everyone.” – Library Director Tien Tran
CPL enhances early literacy programs with sensory-friendly upgrades
“We hope that having softer sound and lightning makes all our story times and other children’s programs more welcoming and accessible to children with sensory issues.”