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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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Katie Ashwill

Senior Editor

BSW, The Ohio State University, Columbus, OH, Social Work; MSW, Boston University School of Social Work, Boston, MA

Katie Ashwill is the senior editor on the marketing & communications team. She works creatively and strategically across the ICI to craft engaging, accessible, content for a variety of audiences. Katie copy edits all products for structure, accessibility, grammar, and readability. Katie supports our project teams to create and update materials that are useful and usable, simple to navigate, clearly written, and engaging to their key audiences. Prior to returning to the ICI, Katie was disability access liaison at the Vera Institute of Justice. Katie lives in Oberlin, Ohio. She received her MSW from Boston University in 2013.

Email: katie.ashwill@umb.edu