Institute on Community IntegrationCollege of Education and Human Development

ICI Highlights


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ICI Works with Religious Leaders

ICI is one of the founders of a national effort to increase inclusion of people with disabilities in faith communities by partnering with seminaries to educate religious leaders about inclusion.

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Check & Connect Expands Its Reach

ICI's popular school engagement/dropout prevention program, Check & Connect, has launched new training and consultation options for schools, as well as new large-scale research studies.

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Institute Launches College Prep/ICI

A new service has been launched at ICI to help students with disabilities and their families in the Twin Cities area prepare for college admission and success.

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Impact Explores Social Well-Being

The latest Impact issue shares practical and inspirational articles to support social well-being of children and youth with disabilities in schools, youth programs, communities, and homes.

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About the Institute on Community Integration (ICI)

The Institute on Community Integration is a federally designated University Center for Excellence in Developmental Disabilities. Through collaborative research, training, and information sharing, the Institute improves policies and practices to ensure that all children, youth, and adults with disabilities are valued by, and contribute to, their communities of choice.