Projects – IPARRT

Current Projects

IPARRT’s projects are in the Wisconsin Center for Education Research (WCER) at the University of Wisconsin-Madison. WCER’s mission is to improve educational outcomes for diverse student populations, impact education practice positively and foster collaborations among academic disciplines and practitioners.

Advanced Rehabilitation Research Training Projects on Employment

The purpose of this fellowship is to increase the capacity for high-quality rehabilitation research by increasing the number of highly-skilled research professionals focused on improving the employment outcomes of persons with disabilities.

Career Advancement Initiative Model Demonstration

The purpose of the initiative is to identify and demonstrate evidence-supported practices to assist current and previously served DVR consumers advance in high-demand, high-quality careers with increased hours, wages, and advancement opportunities.

Comprehensive Statewide Needs Assessments (CSNA)

The purpose of this service is to provide support and evaluative expertise to state vocational rehabilitation agencies in successfully conducting their required Comprehensive Statewide Needs Assessment.

Improving Pre-Employment Transition Services for Youth with Disabilities

The purpose of this model demonstration project aims to improve the transition of students and youth with disabilities into competitive integrative employment and career paths.

RRTC on Employment of Individuals with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities

The purpose of this study is to evaluate the efficacy of a technology-focused early career preparation program developed in partnership with Chicago tech companies and the Chicago Public Schools.

RRTC on Employment of Transition-Age Youth with Disabilities

The primary goals of this study are to identify or describe the barriers to and facilitators of improved outcomes for transition-age youth with disabilities, as well as identifying existing practices, programs, or policies that are associated with improved outcomes.

Vocational Rehabilitation Technical Assistance Center for Quality Employment (VRTAC-QE)

The goal of the VRTAC-QE is to increase the number and quality of employment outcomes for individuals with disabilities through training and technical assistance to State VR agency personnel and their affiliates. The VRTAC-QE will support State VR agency personnel to implement innovative and effective employment strategies and supporting practices.

Worker Connection Process Evaluation

The purpose of the worker connection project is to evaluate the effectiveness of connecting individuals from underserved population to resource and career opportunities.