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Advancing access & opportunity for people with disabilities.

Boston, MA
Joined August 2009
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Partners from UCEDDs across the US convened in Washington, DC last month at the @ACLGov I/DD Counts Summit to address the lack of health-related data about people with intellectual and developmental disabilities & exchange ideas for closing the data gap.
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In partnering w/ Catholic Charities of Southern MO to improve interagency collaboration, we’ve seen a 75% increase since 2023 in employment services access for people w/ developmental disabilities from Cape Girardeau Co. in MO’s Bootheel region! employmentfirstmo.org/
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On Nov. 1, @ICInclusion welcomes our new director, Dr. Kelly Nye-Lengerman! She brings 25+ years of scholarship & leadership grounded in the everyday realities of people with disabilities, their families, & the professionals who support them: iciboston.org/news/2026-10-2…
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What could stronger post-high school services for students with disabilities look like in your community? Join the ICI Boston MA Center webinar on 11/18 at 3pm ET & explore ways to build services around students’ goals: tinyurl.com/4rcejcf3
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Through persistence, self-advocacy, and the support of mentors and coworkers, Cole turned an early work experience into a rewarding career. Read Cole’s #ThinkWork Story: thinkwork.org/cole-building-… #StoryTelling #EmploymentFirst
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We're down in Mystic, CT today for the @_aaidd Region X conference, Northeast Strong: Building Supports for an Evolving Future. Be sure to say hello!
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Matthew’s passion for advocacy & poetry has opened new opportunities in his community, including becoming a published author. Read Matthew’s #ThinkWork Story: thinkwork.org/matthew-advoca… #StoryTelling #EmploymentFirst
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We are thrilled to announce @ICIBoston has received a $175,500 grant from the @MassLWD GROW Intermediary program! We will support 27 Direct Support Professionals in apprenticeships across MA in partnership with Work Inc. & Road to Responsibility: iciboston.org/news/2026-10-1… (1/2)
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Read the full press release from the Executive Office of Labor and Workforce Development: mass.gov/news/governor-heale… Photo Credit: Mass.gov (2/2)
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ICI is excited to be at the Massachusetts Advocates Standing Strong 28th Annual Self-Advocacy conference today! Stop by and say hello.
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Jessi Keenoy and Leslie Quarles of @ICIBoston's #EmploymentFirst Missouri team presented last week on dignity of risk at the @MACDDS conference in their session titled, "Perfection Not Required, Mistakes Welcome." nitter.cf/MACDDS
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Final reminder! The 2026 National CRP Survey closes Oct. 20. If your organization provides employment/day services to people with IDD, there’s still time to share your insights and help inform the future of the field. CRPSurvey.com @TheRealANCOR
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Do you want to learn how the power of play, recreation, & adaptive sports can promote health, well-being, and meaningful community participation? Take a 30-minute lunch break with CLE in Action on Wed. 10/21 at 1:30pm ET: tinyurl.com/ypmjhw27
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The deadline is approaching! Make sure your organization’s voice is included in the 2026 National CRP Survey. Share your experiences with provider services, service delivery trends, & emerging practices by Oct. 20: CRPSurvey.com @TheRealANCOR
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#SELN wants to thank @ACLGov Commissioner Rebecca Hines & Rehabilitation Services Administration VR Program Unit Chief Ed Vitelli for sharing important insights about employment systems change with our state leads at the SELN Annual Meeting this afternoon.
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The MA Center is heading to New Orleans for the 50th Anniversary #DCDT2026 International Conference! Check out our sessions on transition leadership and college-school partnerships: dcdt.org/events/dcdt-interna…
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US Outbound Fellow Dr. Jessie Green traveled to Tanzania to support her #ProFellow collaborator, Sadath Mwamsema, in implementing The SHINA Project, which envisions community where children with albinism are seen, heard, & included. @ECAatState @adf4africa
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Caption: Sadath Mwamsema (left) and Dr. Jessie Green (second from left) with the Community Development Watch (CODEWA) team [Photos: CODEWA office] #CitizenDiplomacy #ExchangeOurWorld
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State leads convened at the 21st #SELN Annual Meeting to discuss and explore how regulations and requirements interface with real-life employment challenges for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities!
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