Jaclyn Camden is the Assistant Director of the Center on Transition Innovations (CTI) and serves as the Director of VCU’s inclusive postsecondary education program, ACE-IT in College. In these roles, Ms. Camden's work focuses on improving transition outcomes for students with disabilities into higher education and employment.
In addition to her leadership at CTI and ACE-IT, Ms. Camden is a study lead for the VCU-RRTC on Employment of Transition-Age Youth with Disabilities. In this capacity, she spearheads research initiatives focused on inclusive postsecondary education, exploring best practices and strategies to enhance the educational and employment outcomes for youth with disabilities.
With over 15 years of experience, Ms. Camden has a strong track record of implementing initiatives that significantly improve postsecondary education and employment outcomes for students with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Throughout her career, Ms. Camden has presented at numerous national conferences and authored inclusive education and employment publications. Her work is characterized by a deep commitment to inclusivity, equity, and empowering youth with disabilities to achieve their fullest potential.
Publications
Articles:
- Wehman, P., Schall, C., McDonough, J., Graham, C., Brooke, V., Riehle, E., Brooke, A., Ham, W., Lau, S., Allen, J. & Avellone, L. (2017). Effects of an employer-based intervention on employment outcomes for youth with significant support needs due to autism. Autism, 21(3), 276–290.
- Schall, C., Wehman, P., Brooke, V., Graham, C., McDonough, J., Brooke, A., Ham, W., Rounds, R., Lau, S. & Allen, J. (2015). Employment Interventions for Individuals with ASD: The Relative Efficacy of Supported Employment With or Without Prior Project SEARCH Training. Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders, 45(12), 3990–4001.