Online Publications & Resources

Prepare RI

This partnership between state government, private industry leaders, the public education system, universities and nonprofits across the state prepares all Rhode Island youth with the skills they need for jobs that pay.

Project Aspiro

This career planning and employment resource is for people who are blind or partially sighted.

Real Jobs RI

This business-led workforce development initiative works with a network of employers, training providers,and community organizations to build workforce solutions that address industries’ unique workforce challenges.

Rhode Island APSE

RI APSE is a local chapter of APSE that is focused on integrated employment and career advancement opportunities for individuals with disabilities.

Rhode Island APSE

This local organization exclusively focuses on integrated employment and career advancement opportunities for individuals with disabilities.

Rhode Island Community Jobs Listserv

Rhode Island Community Jobs (RICOMJOB) is a public e-mail announcement list that connects those who want jobs that make a difference in our communities with nonprofit and public interest employers. Anyone can join the list.

Rhode Island Department of Labor and Training (DLT)

DLT offers employment services, educational services and economic opportunity to individuals and employers in Rhode Island.

Rhode Island Department of Labor and Training Career Centers

Career Centers are conveniently located throughout the state where jobseekers and employers are matched through quality employment programs and services including resume assistance, interview skills and techniques, job search assistance, career planning and information on training opportunities.

Rhode Island Employment Success Stories

This Sherlock Center publication highlights individuals with disabilities working in a variety of fields.

• PDF Spanish 5.5 MB
• PDF English 6.36 MB

Rhode Island Governor's Workforce Board

The Governor’s Workforce Board is Rhode Island’s primary policy-making body on workforce development matters. It helps Rhode Islanders find a job and build a career, while helping employers meet their demand for talent.

Rhode Island Settlement Agreement and Consent Decree

The State of Rhode Island entered into a Settlement Agreement and Consent Decree with the United States Department of Justice in 2013 and 2014, respectively. The agreements address findings that the State violated the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) by failing to serve individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities in integrated settings, and by placing youth with intellectual and developmental disabilities at serious risk of segregation. Under the terms of these agreements, the State is committed to transform its service system over a 10-year period of time. This site provides resources and updates related to this agreement.

Rhode Island Small Business Development Center

The center provides small business owners in Rhode Island with the services and expertise they need to succeed, including free, expert counseling, relevant training and access to important resources. The lead office is located at the University of Rhode Island in Kingston with multiple outreach locations statewide.

Searchable Online Accommodation Resource (SOAR)

JAN's Searchable Online Accommodation Resource (SOAR) system is designed to let users explore various accommodation options for people with disabilities in work and educational settings.

Self-Employment Business Program, RI Developmental Disabilities Council (DDC)

The DD Council is a source of information and resources on a variety of topics such as self-employment, legislation, self-determination, and advocacy. On the site you will find a directory of businesses that have taken part in the Self-Employment Program.

Self-Employment, Griffen-Hammis Associates

Griffin-Hammis, Associates are pioneers in the field of customized employment. The website contains articles and stories about customized employment.

Sherlock Center Employer Resource Guide

Rhode Island and national resources for employers hiring people with disabilities.

Sherlock Plan: Medicaid for Working People with Disabilities

The Sherlock Plan – Medicaid for Working People with Disabilities Program is a type of Medicaid eligibility for working adults with disabilities. People eligible under this category are entitled to the full scope of Medicaid benefits, home and community-based services, and services needed to facilitate and/or maintain employment. Some participants may be required to pay a monthly premium.

Sitter City

Sitter City helps job seekers find positions as baby sitters, nannies, pet sitters and in special needs and senior care and helps caretakers find support and specialized care.

Skills for Rhode Island's Future

This nonprofit matches businesses that have current, unmet hiring needs with qualified unemployed and underemployed job seekers

Social Enterprise Greenhouse

Provides social entrepreneurs and ventures with the services they need to move from idea to execution to scale including: incubation, acceleration, later stage strategy and financial services, and below market rate loan funding