Vicki Ferrara, M.A.

Paul V. Sherlock Center on Disabilities
Rhode Island College
600 Mount Pleasant Avenue
Providence, RI 02908
 
Phone: 401-456-8092
Secondary Phone: 401-456-8072
Email: [email protected]
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Last Updated: April 07, 2023

Vicki Ferrara
 

Primary Activity Coordinators: Vocational Rehabilitation/Employment
Project/Program/Clinic Contacts: Coordinator, Supporting Meaningful Employment
 
Discipline(s): Mental and Behavioral Health
Rehabilitation Counseling
Vocational Rehabilitation
 
AUCD Council Membership: No Council Membership
 
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 in the field of community rehabilitation and employment of people with disabilities. Currently DIrector 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 27 years, provided disability employment related training, information development and dissemination, technical assistance in RI and nationally. Coordinate and trainer, Supporting Meaningful Employment an ACRE certified 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 employment of people with disabilities.