Center for Innovative Training in Vocational Rehabilitation (CIT-VR)

Center for Innovative Training in Vocational Rehabilitation (CIT-VR) - train vr . org
center for innovative training in vocational rehabilitation

Center for Innovative Training in Vocational Rehabilitation (CIT-VR)

The Center for Innovative Training in Vocational Rehabilitation (CIT-VR) is focused on developing innovative methods to train VR personnel to support the work of State Vocational Rehabilitation agencies in delivering high-quality rehabilitation services and to improve employment outcomes for individuals with disabilities. The CIT-VR is designed to develop and offer training, Communities of Practice (CoP), webinars and other learning modalities for personnel at State Vocational Rehabilitation (VR) agencies. The Center is funded by a five-year grant (Grant # H263C190007), October 1, 2019 – September 30, 2024, from the US Department of Education, Rehabilitation Services Administration under the Innovative Rehabilitation Training Program (CFDA 84.263C).

Goals:

  • Facilitate more effective delivery of rehabilitation services to individuals with disabilities through training programs for rehabilitation personnel in providing rehabilitation services to individuals with disabilities.
  • Demonstrate the effectiveness of new types of training programs for rehabilitation personnel.
  • Develop novel innovative training modules to supplement existing University rehabilitation counseling programs and In-Service training programs.

Partners:

  • Interwork Institute at San Diego State University
  • Council of State Administrators in Vocational Rehabilitation
  • Employment Resources, Inc.

Contact information:

Learn more about the CIT-VR