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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, self-determination, and social and economic justice.
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.
Services
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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Callie Brusegaard

Director of Northeast Resource Center for Vision Education

PhD

Callie Brusegaard is a researcher of and advocate for inclusive education for children with visual impairments. Her commitment to improving education quality for children has enabled her to extend her influence through inclusion in international conferences such as the United Nations Convention of the State Parties, the World Bank, and Getting in Touch with Literacy. Her research topics have covered working with culturally diverse students and families, improving functional vision assessments, foreign aid and the inclusion of disabilities, and the “No One Left Behind” movement.

Email: Callie.Brusegaard@umb.edu