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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    American Foundation for the Blind (AFB)

    AFB advocates for better policies that promote accessibility and ensure equality and opportunity for people who are blind or visually impaired, creating a culture of inclusion at work, at school and in communities. It also expands and shares knowledge through a variety of initiatives, including original research and its peer-reviewed Journal of Visual Impairment & Blindness.

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    American Printing House for the Blind (APH)

    APH is a not-for-profit corporation in Kentucky that promotes independent living for people who are blind and visually impaired. For over 150 years, APH has created unique products and services to support all aspects of daily life without sight.

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    Career Advantage for V.I.P.s

    Career Advantage for V.I.P.s is an Employment Preparation Primer for Individuals who are blind or visually impaired. Career Advantage offers eight instructional modules to explore at your own pace.

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    CareerConnect, FamilyConnect and VisionAware

    These resources provide free curated information and resources to assist children, parents, job seekers and adults who are blind or low vision.

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    CareerConnect®

    CareerConnect offers job seekers of all ages and employers a variety of resources to help with the job search and hiring process. It is an integral part of the APH ConnectCenter, a website that provides curated information and resources to people who are blind or low vision, their families, teachers, counselors and employers. Visitors will find advice, stories of people who are blind or low vision at work, an online Job Seekers Toolkit and more.

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    College Readiness Resource Center at Perkins

    The College Readiness Resource Center is designed to help the many people involved in helping students prepare for college (and life in general) with thoughtful, expert guidance to plan for successful outcomes, whatever they are – whether that’s straight to college, pre-college training programs or heading straight to work.

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    Disability Rights Rhode Island (DRRI)

    DRRI is the Official Protection and Advocacy System for Rhode Island. (DRRI) provides free legal assistance to persons with disabilities. Services include individual representation to protect rights or to secure benefits and services; self-help information; educational programs; and administrative and legislative advocacy. The agency administers eight federally funded advocacy programs, each of which has its own eligibility criteria.

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    IN-SIGHT

    Founded in 1925 as the Rhode Island Association for the Blind, IN-SIGHT’s mission is to inspire confidence and build skills that help people who are visually impaired and blind to thrive and succeed. It serves more than 1,000 Rhode Islanders from toddlers to elderly adults who live with limited to no vision.

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    INSIGHT

    INSIGHT offers a variety of programs and services to anyone who is blind or visually impaired.

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    Job Accommodation Network (JAN)

    The Job Accommodation Network (JAN) is the leading source of free, expert and confidential guidance on workplace accommodations and disability employment issues. Working toward practical solutions that benefit both employer and employee, JAN helps people with disabilities enhance their employability and shows employers how to capitalize on the value and talent that people with disabilities add to the workplace.

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    My Next Move

    This website helps job seekers explore what they want to do for a living. You can browse careers by industry or complete an interest inventory to help you decide what careers you might like to explore.

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    National Federation of the Blind of Rhode Island

    This is our state's affiliate of the National Federation of the Blind, which was formed in 1940 to try to improve the standard of living for the blind of this country. In 1970, the Rhode Island affiliate began its work in bettering the lives for blind Rhode Islanders.

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    Ocean State Center for Independent Living (OSCIL)

    OSCIL is one of two Independent Living Centers in Rhode Island. OSCIL, located in Warwick, provides information and referral, advocacy, assessment services and a range of other services designed to support independent living.

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    Office of Rehabilitation Service (ORS) Services for the Blind and Visually Impaired

    The purpose of ORS Services for the Blind and Visually Impaired is to provide eligible individuals who have visual impairments the opportunities and support that will enable them to become independent, active, self-sustaining members of their community.

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    Perkins School for the Blind

    Perkins School for the Blind in Watertown, Massachusetts, was founded in 1829 and is the oldest school for the blind in the United States. Its international programs focus on supporting children to learn, making education accessible and equipping adults to teach.

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    Project Aspiro

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

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    Rhode Island Department of Education (RIDE)

    RIDE is the state agency that oversees the elementary and secondary education system from pre-kindergarten through Grade 12.

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    Rhode Island Department of Health

    The Rhode Island Department of Health coordinates statewide public health activities across the state; its mission is to prevent disease and protect and promote the health and safety of the people of Rhode Island.

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    Rhode Island Materials Access Center

    The goal of RIMAC is to ensure that eligible students with disabilities receive their instructional materials at the same time as their peers, as required by the law.

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    Rhode Island Public Transit Authority (RIPTA)

    The RIPTA website provides information on public bus schedules and maps, passes and fares, and other transportation resources.