A. Anthony Antosh, EdD

Paul V. Sherlock Center on Disabilities, Rhode Island College
Phone: 401-456-8072
Fax: 401-456-8150

Anthony Antosh, EdD, is the founding Director of the Paul V. Sherlock Center on Disabilities and Professor of Special Education at Rhode Island College. Dr. Antosh has been on the faculty of Rhode Island College for more than 30 years. During that time he served as coordinator of the undergraduate and graduate programs in severe disabilities, as department chair, and as the Mary Tucker Thorp Professor for Distinguished Teaching.

Dr. Antosh completed his undergraduate studies in Secondary Education at Ohio University and his Master's degree in Special Education at Rhode Island College. He completed his Doctorate at the University of Massachusetts with a focus on the application of linguistics to the design of augmentative communication systems.

Dr. Antosh has extensive experience with children and adults who have severe disabilities. He has written and presented on a variety of program areas including augmentative communication, inclusive education, transition, positive behavioral supports, adult services and supports, and supported employment. Dr. Antosh has served on several legislative commissions and on the Boards of Directors of several community, state, and regional organizations including service as state President of the Arc-RI. He has an extensive history of advocacy and was a court appointed monitor for the class action suit that resulted in the 1994 closing of Ladd Center, Rhode Island's institution.