What's New

Coming September 16-17 to Providence, RI: the Summit on Vocational Rehabilitation Program Evaluation and Quality Assurance. Submission period for proposals ends May 31 and registration begins July 1. Check out www.VRSummit.org to learn more and to propose a presentation or poster session!

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David T. Helm, PhD of the ICI and Boston Children's Hospital was just honored by the American Association on Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities. Helm is one of 15 people to receive the designation of Fellow of the Association for 2013.

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ICI researchers have won an award from the American Rehabilitation Counseling Association! An article written by our staffers John Butterworth, Alberto Migliore, and Amy Gelb (along with Derek Nord from the University of Minnesota) won an ARCA Research Award for 2013. The authors will be honored at a reception at the American Counseling Association Annual Conference in Cincinnati, Ohio.

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Here's a new FAQ about creating least restrictive work environments for young people with disabilities.

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Dr. T. Berry Brazelton of Boston Children's Hospital is one of 18 people (out of almost 6,000 nominees) to receive the 2012 Presidential Citizens Medal. This is the second-highest civilian honor in the country. Dr. Brazelton was recognized for his work in pediatrics and child development. Learn more at the White House website.

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President Obama has appointed a new chair and four new members to the National Council on Disability. Learn more.

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The Research and Technical Assistance Center (RTAC) on VR Program Management is pleased to announce the participants of the 2013-2014 Learning Collaborative. This is the second cohort of VR agencies to join the Learning Collaborative on VR Program Management. For more information about the ten participating VR agencies and the projects included in the Learning Collaborative effort, read the full press release. and visit the RTAC website.

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