Online Publications & Resources
The Sherlock Center offers hundreds of online resources and publications on topics across the lifespan, from early intervention to transition to person-centered thinking, employment and self-determination.
These resources are searchable in the fields below. You can search by a keyword or an exact title in the “Search All Resources” box or you can search by project/service, topic or type – form, online resource or Sherlock Center publication.
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Self-Directed Supports Network Meeting Recording – August 30, 2023
At this meeting, we had a dialogue with Courtney DiDonato from Work Inc., who spoke about employment services/supports, and Jay MacKay from Behavioral Healthcare, Developmental Disabilities, and Hospitals, who talked about Targeted Employment Funds and other funding/services available for those who self-direct and are interested in employment. (Timestamp 21:55)
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Self-Directed Supports Network Meeting Recording – January 24, 2024
This meeting included a dialogue with Brenda DuHumal, associate director for administrative services, Division of Developmental Disabilities, and Keavin Duffy from the Executive Office of Health and Human Services, Heather Mincey, assistant director, Division of Developmental Disabilities and Jackie Camilloni, Division of Developmental Disabilities. They shared updates and answered questions about Conflict Free Case Management (CFCM).
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Self-Directed Supports Network Meeting Recording – July 26, 2023
At this meeting, Susan Donovan and Deborah Masland from RIPIN shared about information about their new self-directed program (SDSP).
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Self-Directed Supports Network Meeting Recording – October 18, 2023
At this meeting, Christine Botts, deputy administrator from Behavioral Healthcare, Developmental Disabilities, and Hospitals, talked about the Access to Independence Program. We also heard from Victoria Ferrara, M.A., coordinator of Access to Integrated Employment from the Paul V. Sherlock Center on Disabilities, who shared about the Day and Employment Activities Survey. (Timestamp 35:40)
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Self-Directed Supports Network Meeting Recording– February 28, 2024
This meeting featured Jackie Camilloni, coordinator of community planning, and Robin Gannon, clinical training specialist, both from Behavioral Healthcare, Developmental Disabilities and Hospital (BHDDH). The division worked with a panel of family members, community partners/stakeholders and an individual with a disability who receives Developmental Disability (DD) services. They spoke about using Goods and Services, including updates and changes.
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Self-Directed Supports: Hourly Planning Grid with Examples
This grid includes a sample activity plan and sample staffing plan.
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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.
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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.
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Self-Regulation and Toxic Stress Series
The goal of this series from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Office of Planning, Research and Evaluation is to communicate the potential of a self-regulation framework for strengthening prevention programs and human services.
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Services for the Blind and Visually Impaired (SBVI)
SBVI provides eligible individuals with visual impairments the opportunities and support that will enable them to become independent, active, self-sustaining members of their community.
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Sharing Information about Early Intervention
This document outlines how HIPPA, FERPA and IDEA apply to Early Intervention.
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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.
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Shifting a Service Delivery Model: Technical Assistance in Early Intervention
Published in 2012, this publication describes the shift in the Part C service delivery model in Rhode Island from a service-based to an outcome-based system.
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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.
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Skills for Rhode Island's Future
This nonprofit matches businesses that have current, unmet hiring needs with qualified unemployed and underemployed job seekers
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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
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Social Security Administration
Social Security provides a source of income for retirees and those who cannot work because a disability (SSI and SSDI.)
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Social Security Administration Publications
This searchable page links dozens of SSA publications; additional formats such as English audio and Spanish are available for many.
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Social Security Administration's Ticket to Work
Social Security's free and voluntary Ticket to Work Program supports career development for people ages 18 through 64 who receive Social Security disability benefits and want to work. It helps people with disabilities move toward financial independence and connects them with the services and support they need to succeed in the workforce.
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Social Security Administration's Ticket to Work Webinars and Tutorials
Learn more about the Ticket to Work program through webinars, on-demand learning and self-paced tutorials.