— (06/09/2013) A colleague from Massachusetts is trying to identify networks or collaboratives of community agencies that work together to develop employment opportunities for people with disabilities. The target area is the Northeast and Mid-Atlantic states. The colleague wishes to contact these collaboratives to discuss their interest in participating in a project to enhance their job development services and improve employment opportunities for people with disabilities.

From Cecelia Hockett, GA Vocational Rehabilitation Agency – VRP:

We have recently partnered with the Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities and with Mental Health. You can contact Tangye Teague for more information at tangye.teague@gvra.ga.gov.

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From Susan Foley, ICI/UMass Boston:

The ICI in partnership with the VT VR has a NIDRR RRTC (VR RRTC on Demand Side Strategies) to develop a learning collaborative to adapt, implement and study the VT Progressive Employment Model in at least 5 other states. http://vr-rrtc.org/demandside/?page_id=169

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