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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.

What to do if Social Security sends you an overpayment notice

Sherlock Center Impact

The Sherlock Center helps people with disabilities understand Social Security rules so they can work, avoid overpayments and take action if they get a notice.

Event celebrates 2025 Access for All Abilities Mini Grant recipients

Sherlock Center Impact

Through the Access for All Abilities mini grant program, the Sherlock Center helps community organizations create inclusive programs and spaces where people with disabilities can fully participate. The 2025 recipients are expanding access to theater, gardening, storytelling, wellness and environmental education across Rhode Island.

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.

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