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The Institute for Community Inclusion at UMass Boston supports the rights of children and adults with disabilities to participate in all aspects of society. As practitioners, researchers, and teachers, we form partnerships with individuals, families, and service agencies. Together we advocate for personal choice and self-determination.
We are dedicated to advancing the full inclusion of people with disabilities in all aspects of life. Our work encompasses research, program evaluation, training, consultation, education, policy analysis, and service delivery across four main areas of emphasis: Employment, Education, Community Life, and Health Care.
We have three national hubs: ExploreVR and ThinkWork, which focus on inclusive employment, and ThinkCollege, which focuses on inclusive higher education.
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Our projects involve conducting state and national employment research, increasing access to higher education, supporting children with disabilities to plan for a fulfilling future, and much more.
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From expert consultation and technical assistance to online training for employment professionals, our services help agency leaders and disability staff to excel and thrive in their work.
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ICI’s Jean Winsor’s Receives a New Grant to Explore Barriers to Integrated Employment

October 5th, 2022

Congratulations to Dr. Jean Winsor, senior research associate at the Institute for Community Inclusion (ICI)! Dr. Winsor received a 3-year, $600,000 field-initiated research grant from the National Institute on Disability, Independent Living, and…

SELN Co-Hosts Webinar with National Center on Advancing Person-Centered Practices and Systems for Disability Employment Awareness Month

October 5th, 2022

On October 19, State Employment Leadership Network’s (SELN) Amy Huppi will present on a webinar with the National Center on Advancing Person-Centered Practices and Systems (NCAPPS), Opening the Door: Importance of Great Person-Centered Conversations…