Community Life Engagement In Action

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Connecting communities, changing lives.

We know you’re already doing the hard work — pushing against the barriers of a system that often isolates people with IDD rather than connects them. Change isn’t just a word; it’s a practice.

And we get it — it's tough. But together, it's possible.

At CLE in Action, we’re here to support providers like you, because we believe everyone deserves a life where community is at the heart. The people you serve should have the same opportunities for connection and engagement as anyone else, whether that’s through volunteering, joining a local group, or simply enjoying a meaningful day outside of work.

What we offer:

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Peer-to-peer learning

You're not in this alone. Our National Community of Practice lets you learn from others in the field who’ve been where you are—who’ve found real solutions through shared stories and practical tools.

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30-minute Lunch Break Webinars

Quick, insightful sessions where you can hear success stories and strategies that have actually worked from providers like you.

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Bite-sized learning

Through our e-newsletters, we offer micro-learning that fits into your busy schedule, so you can take small, actionable steps toward making a big impact.

At its core, CLE in Action is about creating a movement toward real change in the lives of adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities. It’s not just about programs—it’s about partnerships, people, and progress.

The CLE Toolkit, developed by the Institute for Community Inclusion at UMass Boston (ICI), serves as the backbone of this initiative, ensuring that proven practices are ready to be put into action.

CLE Toolkit

Let's move beyond isolation, together.

Get Involved!

Take the next step and learn about the Community Life Engagement in Action Community of Practice.

Dive in

Join the Conversation

Learn about the 30-minute Lunch Break Webinar Series for community providers who work with people w/ IDD.

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Funding Statement: Community Life Engagement in Action is a collaborative partnership between the Institute on Disability at UNH (IOD), the Institute for Community Inclusion at UMass Boston (ICI), and the American Network of Community Options and Resources (ANCOR). This work is supported by a Knowledge Translation Disability an dRehabilitation Research Project (grant #90DPKT0011) from the National Institute on Disability, Independent Living, and Rehabilitation Research (NIDILRR), Administration for Community Living (ACL), U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) . The contents are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily represent the official views of, nor an endorsement, by ACL/HHS, or the U.S. Government.