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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.
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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Kelly Haines

Senior Research Associate / Program Manager

MA, Social Sciences, University of Chicago
BA, Sociology, University of Notre Dame

Since 2009, Kelly Haines has worked in partnership with state vocational rehabilitation agencies to embed research and evaluation activities in employment service delivery systems, with the goal of building an evidence base for promising practices. Her primary areas of focus include the progressive employment model, career pathways advancement, work-based learning, and dual-customer approaches in vocational rehabilitation.

Email: Kelly.Haines@umb.edu
Phone: (617) 287-5907