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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.
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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.
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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The 2025-2026 Allen C. Crocker Family Fellowship

2025-2026 applications will be posted soon!

Who is Dr. Allen C. Crocker?

Dr. Allen C. Crocker was a doctor who worked with children with disabilities. He worked as a doctor for 60 years at Boston Children’s Hospital. He was the person who started the Institute for Community Inclusion (ICI), which was originally called the Developmental Evaluation Clinic at Boston Children’s Hospital.

Dr. Crocker was not only a world- renowned physician but also an advocate for children with complex care needs and their families. His leadership was influential in Boston, throughout Massachusetts, and across the country as he helped to pioneer the field of developmental-behavioral pediatrics. His dedication to children and their families was legendary.