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Institute on Community Integration

ICI Highlights

African American woman in wheelchair at her desk at work.

Impact: Employment and women with disabilities

This issue explores the participation of women with disabilities in the workforce.

Woman with intellectual or developmental disability walking outside with a service provider.

Policy Research Brief

This issue summarizes the results of a national study on the status of consumer-directed services for persons with disabilities.

African American teacher showing paper files to young African American college student.

College dropout prevention

A new postsecondary retention project studies the feasibility of using the Check & Connect model in community college settings.

People gathered around a table looking at quilt squares.

Intersecting cultures

Project Intersect combines Anishinaabe arts with standards-based curriculum for American Indian and non-Indian students.

Front entry of Pattee Hall, home of ICI on University campus.

About the Institute on Community Integration (ICI)

ICI improves community services and supports for persons with disabilities and their families. To fulfill this mission, we conduct research, offer pre-professional and professional training, provide technical assistance, and publish materials for a broad audience.