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Primary Activity Coordinators: |
Vocational Rehabilitation/Employment |
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Project/Program/Clinic Contacts: | Coordinator, Supporting Meaningful Employment | ||||||||||||||||||
Discipline(s): |
Mental and Behavioral Health Rehabilitation Counseling Vocational Rehabilitation |
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AUCD Council Membership: |
No Council Membership |
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Research: | 2011-2013 DD/ID Employment and Day Activity Data
2009 - 2013 MH CSP Employment Data summary www.rioutcomesurveys.info | ||||||||||||||||||
Education: | Master's degree in Rehabilitation Counseling, Assumption College with over 30 years experience in the field of community rehabilitation and employment of people with disabilities. VCU-Certified Work Incentive Counselor. |
Vita/Bio
Master's degree in Rehabilitation Counseling, Assumption College, and Certified Work Incentive Counselor, with over 30 years’ experience (Sherlock Center on Disabilities, UCEDD) in the field of community rehabilitation and employment of people with disabilities. Currently Coordinator-Access to integrated Employment and Director for the Work Incentive Planning and Assistance (WIPA) CT and RI Program. Former Adjunct Faculty, Salve Regina University- RHB-550 Vocational Rehabilitation and Employment. For the past 29 years, provided disability employment-related training, information development and dissemination, and technical assistance. Coordinator and trainer, Supporting Meaningful Employment an ACRE-endorsed Basic Employment Services curriculum. Coordinated employment-related system change grants as well as pilot initiatives. Extensive survey development, data collection, and reporting experience, www.rioutcomesurveys.info Coordinator of 3 statewide employment professional development groups. Member of several state committees and advisory boards related to the employment of people with disabilities, including RI APSE Chapter and ACRE and chair Medicaid for the Working Disabled Work Group.