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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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Lara Enein

Program Manager, ETTA

CESP Certified Employment Support Professional APSE Professional Certificate in Employment Services ACRE BA, Criminal Justice and Political Science, Alfred University MA, Community Service Administration, Alfred University

Lara Enein works on projects that address provider transformation, best practices in employment services, and staff training. Lara has extensive experience in vocational rehabilitation. She is the coordinator of the Employment Services Program at the ICI and develops curriculum for the DirectCourse College of Employment Services, a collaboration between the ICI, Elsevier, and the University of Minnesota's Institute on Community Integration. Lara provides presentations, technical assistance, and training to assist provider agencies, state agencies and career centers in building their capacity to serve individuals with disabilities. She has been awarded the Leadership in Supported Employment Award by APSE and Massachusetts APSE.

Email: lara.enein@umb.edu