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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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Become a nationally Certified Rehabilitation Leader with our Transformational Rehabilitation Leader Training!

In partnership with the Commission on Rehabilitation Counselor Certification (CRCC) and the University of Wisconsin-Stout Vocational Rehabilitation Institute (SVRI), the ICI is proud to announce the Transformational Rehabilitation Leader Training (TRLT). The TRLT is an innovative professional education program for current and potential vocational rehabilitation (VR) agency leaders to become nationally Certified Rehabilitation Leaders (CRL).

The TRLT will prepare VR agency leaders to support VR counseling professionals and improve services that assist people with disabilities in career development and community inclusion.

The training curriculum focuses on six core leadership domains:

1. purpose-driven leadership

2. conscious leadership

3. cultural leadership

4. creative leadership

5. inspirational leadership

6. collaborative leadership

Learn more about the TRLT and how your agency can get involved!