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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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SELN kicks off membership year 16!

The 24 SELN Member States highlighted green on a US map.

July 2021 signals the start of the State Employment Leadership Network (SELN) membership year 16!

Founded in 2006, this collaborative effort is jointly managed by the ICI and the National Association of State Directors of Developmental Disabilities Services (NASDDDS). Currently, 24 state intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD) agencies have committed to improving integrated employment outcomes for the 2021–2022 membership year. These IDD agencies will explore common strategic themes through state-specific technical assistance and network-wide discussions.

As state IDD agencies strengthen their strategic integrated employment activities, states will have more opportunities for improved outcomes.

Learn more: www.selnhub.org