About Us
This website is under development by the Research and Training Center on Disability in Rural Communities (RTC:Rural) in collaboration with a group of Tribal Vocational Rehabilitation (TVR) advisors. The website is a translation of a previously developed guide for the state and federal Vocational Rehabilitation (VR) programs (www.vrselfemployment.org) to improve self-employment opportunities and outcomes for consumers with disabilities.
Acknowledgments
The website reflects a collaboration among RTC:Rural staff and many others. The list is growing as we develop the site.
Content Translation
University of Montana Rural Institute for Inclusive Communities, RTC:Rural
- Catherine Ipsen, Project Director
- Lauren Smith
- Meredith Repke
- Andrew Myers
TVR Advisors
- Rebecca Holland, Montana Vocational Rehabilitation and Jemez VR Program (New Mexico)
- Kari Fragua, Jemez VR Program (New Mexico)
- Paula Seanez, Navajo Nation Office of Special Education and Rehabilitation Services (Arizona)
- Tom Draghi, State of Wisconsin Department of Workforce Development (Wisconsin)
- Jolleen Laverdure, Oto Kahe Teca VR (South Dakota)
- Amelia Rivers, Central Louisiana Intertribal VR Program (Louisiana)
- Irma Goodwine, Association of Village Council Presidents (Alaska)
- Sara Lizak, Kawerak, Inc. (Alaska)
Website Translation
University of Montana UMOnline
- Jo Costello, Artistic Design
Pictures, Video, and Stories
- Many TVR stakeholders
About RTC:Rural
For nearly 30 years, RTC:Rural has conducted research on disability in rural communities. Our work has led to the development of health promotion and employment programs, disability policy, and support and education for providers who serve people with disabilities. Through our research, we hope to improve the quality of life of people with disabilities in rural communities across the nation.
The RTC:Rural is part of the Rural Institute for Inclusive Communities (RIIC) at the University of Montana. The RIIC is one of 67 University Centers for Excellence in Developmental Disabilities Education, Research, and Service (UCEDDs) located across the United States.
Funding
This website was developed under a grant from the National Institute on Disability, Independent Living, and Rehabilitation Research (#90RTCP002). NIDILRR is a Center within the Administration for Community Living (ACL), Department of Health and Human Services (HHS). The contents of this website do not necessarily represent the policy of NIDILRR, ACL, HHS, and you should not assume endorsement by the Federal Government.