Projects

At the GW Center for Rehabilitation Counseling Research & Education (CRCRE), we lead and support projects that advance the independence and empowerment of individuals with disabilities. Our work spans research initiatives, grant-funded programs, and collaborative partnerships that bridge the gap between policy, practice, and real-world impact.

Through our expertise in training, technical assistance, program evaluation, and policy development, we help organizations implement evidence-based solutions tailored to their unique needs. From large-scale federal projects to community-based initiatives, each of our efforts is designed to create lasting change in rehabilitation counseling and disability services.

Explore our projects below to learn how we are shaping the future of the field.

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VR-ROI Project

The Vocational Rehabilitation Return on Investment (VR-ROI) Project aims to develop and refine models that assist state Vocational Rehabilitation (VR) agencies in delivering efficient and effective services to individuals with disabilities.
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DARS & EPIC

The Real Pay for Real Jobs EPIC Approach, a Virginia DARS initiative, aims to eliminate subminimum wage employment by promoting competitive integrated employment for individuals with disabilities.
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Vocational Rehabilitation Technical Assistance Center for Quality Management (VRTAC-QM)

Provide training and technical assistance that will enable State VR agency personnel to manage available resources, improve effective service delivery, and increase the number and quality of employment outcomes for individuals with disabilities.
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National Technical Assistance Center on Transition: The Collaborative (NTACT:C)

Provides training and technical assistance to State Vocational Rehabilitation and Education Agencies to improve secondary transition outcomes for students and youth with disabilities.
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Center for Innovative Training in Vocational Rehabilitation (CIT-VR)

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.
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Master’s Program in Rehabilitation Counseling

The program designed to prepare State/Federal rehabilitation professionals to work specifically with persons who are mentally ill as well as a variety of other disabilities.