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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.
Projects
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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Cecilia Gandolfo

Program Director

MSEd & BA, Psychology, University of Rochester; Certificate in Human Resources Management, Bentley College

With over 35 years of working in the fields of employment and education for people with disabilities, Cecilia Gandolfo brings strong knowledge, skills, and experience to her curriculum development, training, and technical assistance work at the ICI. She provides training and consultative services to vocational rehabilitation and provider agencies on business relations, employer engagement, and progressive employment, and assists agencies going through the provider transformation process.

Email: Cecilia.Gandolfo@umb.edu