AUCD Experts

Vicki Ferrara, M.A.

Center:

RI-The Paul V. Sherlock Center on Disabilities, UCEDD

Contact Information:

401-456-8092

[email protected]

Leadership:

Primary Activity Coordinators:

Vocational Rehabilitation/Employment

Discipline Coordinators:

Project/Program/Clinic Contacts:

Coordinator, Supporting Meaningful Employment

Discipline(s):

Mental and Behavioral Health
Rehabilitation Counseling
Vocational Rehabilitation

AUCD Council Membership:

No Council Membership

Vita/Bio:

Master's degree in Rehabilitation Counseling, Assumption College, and Certified Work Incentive Counselor, with over 30 years’ experience in the field of community rehabilitation and employment of people with disabilities. Currently Coordinator-Access to Integrated Employment and Director for the Work Incentive Planning and Assistance (WIPA) CT and RI Program, Paul V. Sherlock Center on Disabilities, RI College, a UCEDD. Former Adjunct Faculty, Salve Regina University- RHB-550 Vocational Rehabilitation and Employment. Since 1994, provided disability employment-related training, information development and dissemination, and technical assistance. Coordinator and trainer, Supporting Meaningful Employment an ACRE-endorsed Basic Employment Services curriculum. Coordinated employment-related system change grants as well as pilot initiatives. Extensive survey development, data collection, and reporting experience, www.rioutcomesurveys.info Coordinator of 3 statewide employment professional development groups. Member of several state committees and advisory boards related to the employment of people with disabilities, including RI APSE Chapter and ACRE, and Chair, the Medicaid for the Working Disabled Work Group.

Service:

Linked Projects

Meaningful Employment

EnVision

Employment Training

Meaningful Employment

Employment Training

Meaningful Employment

WIPA

Supporting Meaningful Employment

Benefits Counseling

Employment Supports