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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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Paige Rose-Merrifield

Training Associate II

BS Human Development & Family Relations, University of Nebraska-Kearney; MS Family Studies and Human Services, Adolescence & Youth Counseling, Kansas State University; CESP

Paige has 24 years of experience as a VR counselor, Evaluator, and Program Director of Evaluation and Community Integration with Nebraska VR. At the ICI, Paige works on the Progressive Employment and employer engagement projects with vocational rehabilitation agencies as well as projects focused on provider transformation, provider training, and technical assistance. She has strong knowledge in the areas of developmental disability agencies and service provider collaborations, assessments for competitive integrated employment, 14c provider obligation and transformation, career assessment and planning, Supported and Customized Employment, and Progressive Employment practices. Paige is skilled in staff development, staff training, and DEIA (Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, & Accessibility) leadership.

Email: paige.rose@umb.edu