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Disability Innovation Fund (DIF) Program

The Disability Innovation Fund (DIF) Program is funded by the Department of Education and offers services for justice-impacted students with disabilities.

The Disability Innovation Fund supports community-driven solutions that intervene to prevent justice system involvement for youth with disabilities, guide successful transitions for those currently in juvenile facilities and build strong pathways to competitive integrated employment after release. By partnering with local organizations, families and service providers, we aim to break cycles of incarceration and create inclusive opportunities for every young person to thrive.

How We Help:

  • Comprehensive list of regional resources
  • Individual case management
  • Career and college exploration activities
  • Counseling / Success plans
  • Education and career guidance preparation
  • Work-based learning opportunities
  • Mentoring
  • Collaboration with other programs serving underserved students

Goals of the Program:

  1. Address prevention and early interventions for project participants vulnerable to entering or reentering the juvenile justice system.
  2. Focus on the transition of pre-release participants who are currently in juvenile justice facilities.
  3. Develop channels of reintegration and paths toward competitive integrated employment (CIE) for post-release participants reentering the community.
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The contents of this webpage were developed under grant H421F240106 – WOR-WIC COMMUNITY COLLEGE INC from the U.S. Department of Education. The Department does not mandate or prescribe practices, models or other activities described or discussed in this document. The contents of this page may contain examples of, adaptations of and links to resources created and maintained by another public or private organization. The Department does not control or guarantee the accuracy, relevance, timeliness or completeness of this outside information. The content of this pagedoes not necessarily represent the policy of the Department. This publication is not intended to represent the views or policy of or be an endorsement of any views expressed or materials provided by any Federal agency. (EDGAR 75.620)

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DIF Program MTC 103 disabilityinnovation@worwic.edu
Dr. Melarie Brown Disabilities Support Services and Innovation Grant Administrator MTC 103C 410-334-2865mjbrown@worwic.edu
Katrina Terrell Outreach and Transition Services Coordinator MTC 103 410-572-8787kterrell@worwic.edu
John Whipps Career Coach MTC 103 410-572-8789jwhipps@worwic.edu
Joel Flores Academic and Learning Services Coordinator MTC 103A 410-572-8787jflores@worwic.edu