Community Inclusion

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Congrats to @ICInclusion & @TheRealANCOR researchers who received a $750K field-initiated research grant from @ACLgov to assess the impact of community rehabilitation provider characteristics & service delivery models on employment for people w/ disabilities!

Are you a self-advocate who wants to make the world a better place? The Autistic Self Advocacy Network Mini Grant Program gives grants up to $6,250 for your dream project! Explore & apply by Thursday, July 31: autisticadvocacy.org/teighlor-mcgee…

Do you or a family member use HCBS waiver services for employment? @ICInclusion is holding Zoom focus groups to share research findings & hear your thoughts on improving employment services for people with IDD. Interested? Email [email protected] to learn more.

"ICI is the brave institute that works for the inclusion of persons with disabilities in every aspect." - Matusala Jagisso. We’re proud to support inclusive efforts that reach across communities and around the world. @UMassBoston #DisabilityInclusion #UMassBoston #ICI

Leslie Quarles (ICI), Cindy Lange (Catholic Charities of Southern Missouri), & Carrie Patrick (Missouri VR) presented at the Missouri Transition Training Institute—sharing how a Southeast Missouri team creates new work experiences & better outcomes for youth w/ disabilities. #ICI

Mindy Lingo from @ThinkCollege attended the NWIPSE Capacity Building Institute at the University of Idaho, sharing policy updates and strategies to support inclusive college programs. Attendance tripled in just its 2nd year! #ThinkCollege #InclusiveHigherEd

Join us in Boston on July 23 to celebrate 35 years of the Americans with Disabilities Act: 12:00 PM – Flag Raising at City Hall Plaza 12:30 PM – March & Roll to Boston Common 1:00 PM – Rally at the Embrace Monument Everyone is welcome, so bring your friends and family! #ADA35

Two @ICInclusion researchers received a NIDILRR grant to launch a postdoctoral training program. This program will create valuable opportunities for early-career scholars to pursue advanced research training on employment for people w/ #IDD. Stay tuned for application info!

“UMass Boston is a pioneer in the Inclusive Postsecondary Education work!” - Judy Shanley. We’re honored by this recognition and proud to keep moving inclusive college opportunities forward. @UMassBoston #UMassBoston #ICI

The MTI Team presented a track at the @mohrmn1 Conference in Minnesota, sharing ideas on AI and benefits education, professionalizing the field, community life engagement, the transformation from14c to competitive employment, and bridging day/employment services.

The new TPSID Annual Report is here! Get the latest data & trends in postsecondary ed for students w/ intellectual disability. Download the full report, summary, or highlights: tcollege.me/Year4TPSIDRepo… #TPSID #ThinkCollege

What do you think of the ICI website? We want to hear from you! Take our 4-question survey to let us know what you like and what we can improve: communityinclusion.org/survey #CommunityInclusion

Employed youth, PCAs, and job coaches came together at a recent event hosted by the MA Disability Employment and Workforce Supports subcommittees to share experiences and ideas for inclusive employment! #ICI #DisabilityEmployment

Interested in supporting employment consultants in implementing supported & customized employment? Join the APSE Technology and Employment Community of Practice on 7/10 at 1pm ET& earn 1 CESP CE credit! apse.site-ym.com/events/EventDe… #APSE2025 #EmploymentConsultants #ES-Coach

Our @ThinkCollege team attended the 10th annual Southeast Postsecondary Education Alliance (SEPSEA) conference in Asheville, NC. With record turnout & a powerful keynote, it was a great opportunity to connect & share ideas about inclusive higher education. #SEPSEA #ThinkCollege

On 6/11, @ICInclusion’s David Hoff joined @nationalAPSE Day on the Hill, meeting w/ reps from Senators @senwarren & @SenMarkey’s offices & sharing educational materials with Reps @reppressley & @WhipKClark ’s offices. Leadership from @MABcommunityS, @JVSBoston also joined.

Want to exchange ideas & resources w/ other service providers who support people w/ IDD? Join our virtual CLE In Action Community of Practice by July 11 & receive a CLE in Action Digital Badge upon completion! tinyurl.com/54j6tbne @ICInclusion @UNHIOD @TheRealANCOR

Dr. Evan Dean, Associate Director at the @KUCDisabilities, traveled as an outbound #ProFellows to Kenya supporting his PFP Fellow mentee’s follow-on project: tinyurl.com/bd999wtn @ECAatState @ICInclusion @HI_EARegion #ExchangeOurWorld #CitizenDiplomacy

Take a 30-minute lunch break with CLE in Action! Join Josh & Sue on Wed., 7/16 at 1:30pm ET to hear Josh’s story about #CommunityLifeEngagement: communityinclusion.zoom.us/webinar/regist… @ICInclusion @UNHIOD @TheRealANCOR

Dr. Jacy Farkas, @Sonoran_UCEDD Director, traveled as an outbound #ProFellows to Uganda to support her PFP Fellow mentee’s follow-on project: tinyurl.com/ymd6hhk9 @ECAatState @ICInclusion @HI_EARegion #ExchangeOurWorld #CitizenDiplomacy