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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.
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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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Jean E Winsor

Senior Research Associate and Project Manager

PhD, Public Policy, UMass Boston / MS, Educational Psychology and Methodology, State University of New York at Albany / BA, Psychology, Binghamton University

Jean Winsor's research focuses on state integrated employment systems and providing technical assistance to employment system stakeholders. She has investigated states with high rates of integrated employment for people with disabilities, states that have engaged in multi-agency systems change to support integrated employment, and states that are using Employment First as a catalyst for systems change. Jean is particularly interested in understanding the methods states use to collect data on employment, the strategies states use to fund employment services, and the factors that impact the choices individuals with disabilities make about employment.

Email: Jean.Winsor@umb.edu
Link: https://works.bepress.com/jean-winsor/