Capacity: Affiliated Projects
Advanced Research Training Program
This project is an advanced rehabilitation research training program for individuals with advanced degrees who are committed to a career in rehabilitation research with a focus on neurobehavioral recovery and intervention. Read more
(COVE) VCU Certifying Online Virginia Educators
The VCU COVE Program is a combined effort of the Department of Special Education and Disability Policy at VCU, the Virginia Department of Education, and school divisions in Superintendents Regions 1 & 8. Read more
Department of Special Education and Disability Policy
The mission of the Department of Special Education and Disability Policy (SEDP) is to prepare skilled, effective, critically reflective practitioners who can meet the educational needs of children and youth with disabilities and their families. Read more
The Employment Discrimination Experience of Americans with Diabetes
This project documents the employment discrimination experience of Americans with diabetes. Read more
(PM&R) VCU Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation
This department conducts research in the areas of Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI), Spinal Cord Injury (SCI), Pulmonary, Return to Work, and Pain Management Read more
Center for Rehabilitation Science and Engineering (CERSE)
CERSE fosters transdisciplinary rehabilitation research and training at VCU that will lead to cutting-edge translational outcomes. Read more
VCU's National Coordination, Outreach and Research Center (CORC)
VCU's National Coordination, Outreach and Research Center (CORC) will enhance and improve the effectiveness of NIDRR's network of 10 regional Americans with Disabilities Act resource centers. Read more
VCU Project Empowerment: Improving Minority Disability Research Capacity
This project will identify and evaluate current practice and methods in the conduct of minority disability research and begin to increase capacity in this area. Read more
Training Gate - Kuwait
In early November, Kifayah Al-Alban, Nora Al-Othman, and Carol Marshall of Training Gate (TG) – Kuwait visited with Dr. Paul Wehman and his staff in Richmond to learn about employment opportunities and supports available to employees with disabilities. The group visited employees with disabilities working in competitive jobs throughout the city. During the visit, TG and VCU-RRTC discussed a potential long-term partnership to address challenges associated with the employment of people with disabilities in Kuwait. Read more
