A research team focused on disability, competitive employment, and quality of life.
The Innovative Partnership for Advancing Rehabilitation Research and Training (IPARRT) is a pioneering initiative dedicated to fostering breakthroughs in rehabilitation counseling research and practice. We are committed to advancing knowledge, enhancing skills, and improving outcomes for individuals with disabilities through innovative research endeavors and comprehensive training programs.
Driven by a shared commitment to advancing the field of rehabilitation research and training
We achieve this by collaborating with a diverse cadre of partners. Our mission is to catalyze collaboration among researchers, practitioners, educators, and policymakers to address the multifaceted challenges faced by individuals with disabilities and promote their full participation and inclusion in society.
Featured Projects
IPARRT supports interdisciplinary research initiatives to expand understanding of disability-related issues, explore novel interventions, and advance evidence-based practices that enhance the lives of students, youth, and adults with disabilities.
ACCESS-Technology: Advancing Career Choices for Employment Success in Technology
Participants receive work-related skills training, career counseling, and training that provides opportunities for careers in high-demand technology jobs.
This initiative, led by Florida Atlantic University, provides State Vocational Rehabilitation Agencies (SVRA) participants with specialized certifications and education for high-demand sectors through three distinct tracks: Cybersecurity, Cloud Computing Solutions, and Computer-Aided Design & 3D Printing.
Leveraging Interagency Networks for Knowledge-sharing to Develop a 21st Workforce of Youth with Disabilities (LINK)
This project, led by the Maryland Department of Disabilities, will develop, implement, evaluate, and replicate an innovative interagency data-sharing tool. This digital tool represents a pioneering interagency transition data-sharing system that will enable school and state agency personnel, including state vocational rehabilitation agencies (SVRAs), to effectively communicate and share information about students’ applications, eligibility, and services.
Through this project, we intend to increase linkage to essential education and employment services that enhance the seamless transition to post-school supports and competitive integrated employment outcomes.