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Project

Evolve VR MN SSB DIF contract

Center:

MA-Institute for Community Inclusion/Boston Children's Hospital, UCEDD/LEND

Fiscal Year:

2026

Contact Information:

Mary DiBiase
[email protected]
617-571-6198

Project Description:

The Evolve VR project is a DIF-funded grant received by MN SSB and with which ICI has a contract to provide evaluation and Training/TA services. The project serves MN residents who are blind, deafblind, or visually impaired and who are long-term unemployed or who are at risk of losing employment because of a worsening visual impairment. The ICI will be supporting a state-wide rapid engagement model, implementation of progressive employment pilot sites, and business engagement services that include retention services.

Keyword(s):

employment, retention, progressive employment, evaluation

Core Function(s):

Performing Research or Evaluation, Continuing Education/Community Training

Area of Emphasis

Employment-Related Activities

Target Audience:

Professionals and Para-Professionals, Adults with Disabilities, General Public

Unserved or Under-served Populations:

Racial or Ethnic Minorities, Limited English, Other

Primary Target Audience Geographic Descriptor:

State