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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.
Projects
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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Jon Keleher

Administrative Assistant

Jon Keleher is an administrative assistant and the receptionist for ICI. With support from the Concord Area Special Education Collaborative, he was one of the first people with disabilities to participate in regular classes in the Concord (Massachusetts) Public Schools. He graduated from the Transition Program, a life skills program, at Middlesex Community College in 2006. He now lives in a one-bedroom house by himself. Jon has conquered many obstacles, much to the surprise and joy of those close to him, not to mention himself.

Email: Jonathan.Keleher@umb.edu
Phone: (617) 287-4292