The Paul V. Sherlock Center on Disabilities

Address

600 Mount Pleasant Avenue
Sherlock Center on Disabilities
Providence, RI 02908

(401) 456-8072

http://www.sherlockcenter.org

Description:

Services: Provides representation for special needs children in the care of DCYF who do not have parents able to make educational decisions for them.

The Paul V. Sherlock Center on Disabilities, founded at Rhode Island College in 1993, is a University Center for Excellence in Developmental Disabilities (UCEDD). UCEDDs are evidence driven and designed to advance policies, practices and research that improve the health, education, social and economic well-being of people with disabilities, their families, and their communities.
The mission of the Sherlock Center is to promote membership of individuals with disabilities in school, work and the community.

The Sherlock Center is a member of the Association of University Centers on Disabilities (AUCD), a national network of 67 interdisciplinary centers advancing policy and practice for and with individuals with developmental and other disabilities, their families and communities. The Sherlock Center is also a LEND (Leadership Education in Neurodevelopmental and Related Disabilities) Program.

The Sherlock Center partners with state and national agencies, schools, institutes of higher education and community providers to offer:

Interdisciplinary pre-service and community education
Technical assistance
Services
Research
Informatio

Description

Educational Advocate Program An Educational Advocate is a person appointed by the Rhode Island Department of Education (RIDE) to make educational decisions for students with disabilities who are in the care of the Rhode Island Department of Children, Youth and Families (DCYF) and whose parents are not available to act on their behalf.

Hours

Mon-Fri 8:30AM-4:00PM

Eligibility

All students with disabilities who are in the care of the state as a result of the filing of abuse, neglect or dependency petitions.

Fees

No fees

Intake Procedure

The DCYF caseworker must make a referral to DCYF's Educational Resource Coordinator

Languages

Spanish

Service Area

Statewide

Geography Served

    If a location is grayed out it means that only certain areas within it are covered. The areas with complete covereage are listed in black.

  • Rhode Island

    Contact

    Name:
    Maria Heffernan
    Title:
    Educational Advocate Program Coordinator
    Phone:
    401-456-1948
    Email:
    mheffernan@ric.edu

    Telephone Numbers

    Number:
    401-456-1943
    Name:
    Education Advocate Office
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    Description

    The Sherlock Center encourages people with disabilities to dream, to try and to succeed. Work provides opportunities for personal growth, self-sufficiency, and an improved quality of life. To succeed, people with disabilities need information, resources and competent support systems. The Sherlock Center offers several comprehensive training programs specifically for direct support professionals, managers, job developers, and educators supporting individuals with disabilities to become meaningfully employed. Individualized technical assistance is also available by request in the following areas: Person Centered Career Planning Assessment Strategies Job Development & Placement Job Support Community Resources Systems Change & Program Development

    Hours

    Mon-Fri 8:30AM-4:00PM

    Eligibility

    Young adults with social emotional disabilities, developmental disabilities, autism spectrum disorder, dual sensory impairments, vision impairments, hearing impairments, and low incidence disabilities

    Fees

    No fees

    Intake Procedure

    Referrals can be made by individuals, families, schools or agencies involved in the transition process

    Languages

    Spanish

    Service Area

    Statewide

    Geography Served

      If a location is grayed out it means that only certain areas within it are covered. The areas with complete covereage are listed in black.

    • Rhode Island

      Contact

      Name:
      Vicki Ferrara
      Title:
      Access to Integrated Employment Coordinator
      Phone:
      401-456-8092
      Email:
      vferrara@ric.edu

      Telephone Numbers

      Number:
      401-456-8072
      Name:
      Main Phone
      Number:
      866-355-9241
      Name:
      Spanish
      Number:
      800-745-5555
      Name:
      TTY
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      General Information

      Hours:

      Mon-Fri 8:30AM-4:00PM

      Intake Process:

      Referrals can be made by individuals, families, schools or agencies involved in the transition process

      Program Fees:

      No Fees

      Languages:

      Spanish

      Eligibility:

      Children and young adults with social emotional disabilities, developmental disabilities, autism spectrum disorder, dual sensory impairments, vision impairments, hearing impairments, and low incidence disabilities

      Is Shelter?

      No

      Miscellaneous

      AKA:

      Educational Advocate Program

      Related Resource

      Date of Official Change:

      April 6, 2022

      Legal Status:

      Non-Profit

      Year Incorporated:

      1993

      Description

      Educational Advocate Program An Educational Advocate is a person appointed by the Rhode Island Department of Education (RIDE) to make educational decisions for students with disabilities who are in the care of the Rhode Island Department of Children, Youth and Families (DCYF) and whose parents are not available to act on their behalf.

      Hours

      Mon-Fri 8:30AM-4:00PM

      Eligibility

      All students with disabilities who are in the care of the state as a result of the filing of abuse, neglect or dependency petitions.

      Fees

      No fees

      Intake Procedure

      The DCYF caseworker must make a referral to DCYF's Educational Resource Coordinator

      Languages

      Spanish

      Service Area

      Statewide

      Geography Served

        If a location is grayed out it means that only certain areas within it are covered. The areas with complete covereage are listed in black.

      • Rhode Island

        Contact

        Name:
        Maria Heffernan
        Title:
        Educational Advocate Program Coordinator
        Phone:
        401-456-1948
        Email:
        mheffernan@ric.edu

        Telephone Numbers

        Number:
        401-456-1943
        Name:
        Education Advocate Office
        Edit Service DetailsClick here to see this service (PH-1000) and related services within the Service Tree.

        Description

        The Sherlock Center encourages people with disabilities to dream, to try and to succeed. Work provides opportunities for personal growth, self-sufficiency, and an improved quality of life. To succeed, people with disabilities need information, resources and competent support systems. The Sherlock Center offers several comprehensive training programs specifically for direct support professionals, managers, job developers, and educators supporting individuals with disabilities to become meaningfully employed. Individualized technical assistance is also available by request in the following areas: Person Centered Career Planning Assessment Strategies Job Development & Placement Job Support Community Resources Systems Change & Program Development

        Hours

        Mon-Fri 8:30AM-4:00PM

        Eligibility

        Young adults with social emotional disabilities, developmental disabilities, autism spectrum disorder, dual sensory impairments, vision impairments, hearing impairments, and low incidence disabilities

        Fees

        No fees

        Intake Procedure

        Referrals can be made by individuals, families, schools or agencies involved in the transition process

        Languages

        Spanish

        Service Area

        Statewide

        Geography Served

          If a location is grayed out it means that only certain areas within it are covered. The areas with complete covereage are listed in black.

        • Rhode Island

          Contact

          Name:
          Vicki Ferrara
          Title:
          Access to Integrated Employment Coordinator
          Phone:
          401-456-8092
          Email:
          vferrara@ric.edu

          Telephone Numbers

          Number:
          401-456-8072
          Name:
          Main Phone
          Number:
          866-355-9241
          Name:
          Spanish
          Number:
          800-745-5555
          Name:
          TTY
          Edit Service DetailsClick here to see this service (ND-6500.1500) and related services within the Service Tree.

          Geographies Served

          • Serves All Areas

          Address Listings

          Mailing

          600 Mount Pleasant Avenue
          Sherlock Center on Disabilities
          Providence, RI 02908-1991

          Physical (Primary)

          600 Mount Pleasant Avenue
          Sherlock Center on Disabilities
          Providence, RI 02908

          Contacts

          A. Anthony Antosh

          Primary Contact

          Director

          (401) 456-8409

          Aantosh@ric.edu

          Maria Heffernan

          Educational Advocate Program Coordinator

          (401) 456-1948

          mheffernan@ric.edu

          Vicki Ferrara

          Access to Integrated Employment Coordinator

          (401) 456-8092

          vferrara@ric.edu

          Phone Numbers

          Main Phone

          (401) 456-8072

          Education Advocate Office

          (401) 456-1943

          Educational Advocate Program Fax

          (401) 456-1979

          Fax

          (401) 456-8150

          Spanish

          (866) 355-9241

          TTY

          (800) 745-5555

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