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Institute for Community Inclusion Staff Member

Elena Varney, M.S.
Training Associate
Elena Varney, M.S., CRC, participates in both research and training activities with the National Center on Workforce and Disability/Adult. She earned a master's degree in rehabilitation counseling from Boston University and is a certified rehabilitation counselor with experience assisting people with disabilities to obtain and maintain employment in the community. Elena has provided training and technical assistance on employment issues ranging from workforce development to Social Security disability benefits. Additional professional activities include supporting schools to incorporate career and benefits planning into the curriculum, and assisting school staff to prepare students with disabilities for employment.
Organization: Institute for Community Inclusion
E-mail: (elena.varney@umb.edu)
Current Projects
  • A Multi-Site Study of Employment Interventions
    This quasi-experimental study will assess the relationship between customization strategies and outcomes and validate a training a... (More)
 
 

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