AI Foundations for VR Counselors
What AI actually is, where it fits in a VR caseload, and how to spot when a tool is or isn't right for a client.
AI Training & Certifications, Built for Everyone
The AI Academy from the Inclusive AI Institute. Workshops, certifications, summer camps, and online cohorts where artificial intelligence training meets inclusivity — for educators, VR counselors, agency leaders, youth, and young adults.
Training, not just theory
A community of learners and leaders
The AI Academy builds a community of learners and leaders who are equipped to use AI for positive social impact. From career counselors to summer-camp youth, our programs meet participants where they are.
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Courses across foundation, practitioner, and advanced tracks
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Certification levels with stackable credentials
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Delivery formats — online, in-person, hybrid
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Of cohorts report greater confidence using AI
For counselors, educators & service providers
Inclusive AI Training for Professionals
Equip participants with the knowledge and tools to utilize AI in fostering an inclusive environment. Sessions are co-designed with the practitioners who will use AI day-to-day — VR counselors, special educators, workforce specialists, and community organizers.
Workshops
Certification Programs
Online & In-Person Options
- Practical skillsHands-on use of AI tools in counseling and service-delivery workflows
- Ethics & accessibilityHow to evaluate AI tools for bias, fairness, and accommodation
- Vendor-neutralMethods that transfer across the AI tools your agency already uses
Built for practitioners
Designed around the daily workflows of counselors, educators, and service providers — with particular depth in vocational rehabilitation and disability services.
For youth & young adults
Educational Programs for Youth and Young Adults
Programs designed to build skills in AI and technology with hands-on projects that prepare them for future careers. We prioritize learners from underserved communities and from the disability community, with accommodations built into every session.
Summer Camps
Year-Round Courses
Mentorship Opportunities
- Project-based learningReal AI projects built start to finish, not lectures
- Career pathwaysDirect connection to the AI Academy's O*NET career platform
- MentorshipOne-on-one guidance from experienced AI professionals
Tomorrow's workforce
Hands-on projects that prepare learners for the AI-augmented careers ahead — with the soft skills and confidence to navigate them.
Our premier convening
Inclusive AI Summit
Our premier event that connects participants with mentors across technology, consulting, and public service sectors. The Summit brings together AI builders, policymakers, and the practitioners deploying AI in the field.
Networking
Mentorship Sessions
Panel Discussions
Keynote Speeches
- Cross-sector mentorshipMentors from technology, consulting, and public service
- Inclusive design tracksSessions on accessibility, disability employment, and equitable AI
- Annual gatheringThe convening point for the inclusive-AI community
Connect and contribute
A premier event for the community that values diversity, equity, and inclusion in technology and education.
Course catalog
Twelve courses, four pathways, one mission
Browse the full Academy catalog. Filter by audience to find the courses designed for your role — and stack them into one of our four certifications.
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Foundations
Done
Hands-on lab
Live
Capstone & cert
Earn
Practitioner Certification
Our most-enrolled program. Apply AI in your daily workflow as a VR counselor, special educator, or workforce specialist — with hands-on labs, cohort support, and a final capstone project.
1AI Foundations
2Case Triage Lab
3Ethics & Accessibility
4Adaptive Curriculum
5Generative AI
6Capstone Project
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AI-Powered Case Triage
Prioritize, route, and document a caseload with AI. Hands-on with the O*NET Career Pathways platform.
Inclusive Assessment with AI
Design AI-supported assessments that include adults and youth with disabilities by default, not as an afterthought.
AI in Special Education
Lesson adaptation, progress monitoring, IEP support, and family communication — for K-12 special educators.
Adaptive Curriculum Design
Build curriculum that adapts content level, language, and pacing — using our adaptive learning platform.
AI Ethics & Accessibility
Practical checklists for bias, fairness, and accessibility — not philosophy. Built for people who deploy AI.
AI for Future Careers
A two-week summer camp where teens build AI projects with mentors and explore O*NET career pathways.
Build an Inclusive AI Tool
Project-based course: young adults design, prototype, and ship an accessible AI tool for their community.
Pathways to AI Careers
For young adults exploring AI as a career — real O*NET pathways and options for learners with disabilities.
Generative AI for Practitioners
Use generative AI safely and effectively in service delivery — case notes, lesson prep, family communication.
AI Tool Evaluation & Vendor Review
A leader's checklist: privacy, bias, accessibility, total cost — for evaluating any AI tool your agency considers.
Train-the-Trainer Certification
Earn the right to deliver Institute curriculum inside your agency. Facilitation, assessment, mentor support.
Certification pathways
Four stackable credentials
Start with the Foundation certificate, then stack your way to Specialist or Train-the-Trainer. Each level builds on the one before.
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START HERE
Foundation
12 hrs · Entry
Get fluent in what AI is, what it isn't, and where it fits in inclusion work.
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MOST ENROLLED
Practitioner
36 hrs · Applied
Apply AI in your daily workflow. Hands-on labs, cohort support, and a capstone.
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ADVANCED
Specialist
60 hrs · Lead
Become the AI lead in your agency. Deep work on adaptive learning and vendor evaluation.
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MULTIPLY
Train-the-Trainer
24+ hrs · Capstone
Earn the right to deliver Institute curriculum inside your agency.
Upcoming cohorts
Open enrollment dates
Reserve a seat now. Many cohorts fill up four to six weeks in advance.
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JUN 10
AI Foundations for VR Counselors
8 seats left · CRC credit
JUN 24
AI Ethics & Accessibility
14 seats left
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JUL 08
Summer Camp · AI for Future Careers
Waitlist only · scholarships
JUL 22
Practitioner Certification · Cohort 04
5 seats left · CEU credit
Aug
AUG 05
AI in Special Education
12 seats left · K–12
AUG 19
Train-the-Trainer · Cohort 02
6 seats left
Oct
OCT 15
Inclusive AI Summit 2026
Save the date · early bird open
OCT 28
Generative AI for Practitioners
18 seats left
Delivery formats
Learn the way that fits your team
Every course is offered in at least one of four formats. Most courses are available in multiple — pick what works for your context.
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Self-paced
Online · 6-month access
Cohort
Online · 8–12 weeks
In-person
Workshop · 1–3 days
Custom on-site
For agencies
Live weekly sessions
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Self-paced flexibility
Partial
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Peer cohort & community
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Capstone project
Optional
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CRC / CEU credit
Hands-on labs in person
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Tailored to your team
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Partial
Typical duration
6 mos.
8–12 wks
1–3 days
Flexible
How it works
From inquiry to certification
Every Academy track follows the same simple path. Contact us first; we tailor the rest to your role and goals.
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Connect
Contact us to discuss your goals, role, and the audience you serve.
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Customize
We tailor the track — online, in person, or hybrid — to your context.
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Learn
Hands-on workshops with the AI tools and frameworks you'll actually use.
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Certify & Apply
Earn certification and put what you learned to work, with ongoing support.
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Frequently asked
Questions, answered
The questions counselors, educators, agency leaders, and families ask us most often.
Most Academy courses are open to working professionals — VR counselors, special educators, workforce specialists, agency leaders, and other service providers. The youth and young-adult tracks have age-specific eligibility (typically 14 to 22). If you're not sure which track fits, contact us and we'll route you to the right place.
Foundation takes about 12 hours of instruction and can be completed in 2 to 6 weeks depending on format. Practitioner is 36 hours over 8 to 12 weeks. Specialist is 60 hours and typically runs 4 to 6 months. Train-the-Trainer adds a 24+ hour capstone after Practitioner.
Yes. We reserve scholarship seats in every cohort for learners from underserved communities, learners with disabilities, and counselors at small or rural VR offices. Sliding-scale pricing is available for individuals; group rates are available for agencies. Contact us to discuss your situation.
Yes. State VR agencies, school districts, workforce boards, and non-profit organizations regularly book custom on-site or hybrid deliveries for their staff. We tailor the curriculum to your workflow, accreditation requirements, and outcome reporting needs.
Yes. Every course meets WCAG 2.1 AA accessibility standards. Videos are captioned, materials are screen-reader friendly, and we ask each enrollee about accommodation needs at intake. If you have a specific accommodation request — sign language interpretation, alternate-format materials, extra time on assessments — let us know and we'll arrange it.
Most counselor-track courses offer Certified Rehabilitation Counselor (CRC) continuing-education credit. Educator-track courses offer state CEU credit in most states. Each course's detail page lists the specific credits awarded. Contact us if you need verification for a particular state board.
The AI Academy is where you take training. Our Professional Mentors and Professional Trainers programs (see Work With Us) are how you deliver training and mentorship to others. Many graduates of the Specialist track go on to apply as Mentors or Trainers.
The Summit is our premier annual event connecting participants with mentors across technology, consulting, and public service. It includes networking, mentorship sessions, panel discussions, and keynote speeches. Specialist-track graduates are invited automatically; broader registration opens about three months before the event.
Specialized expertise
A particular strength in VR and the disability field
The AI Academy serves professionals across the helping professions — and we are especially well-positioned to support vocational rehabilitation counselors, special educators, and disability-services leaders. Our trainings translate AI advances into the workflows your agency actually runs.
See our VR & disability toolsCounselor-pacedTracks designed around real caseloads
CRC-aligned contentAligned with VR practice standards
Agency-readyGroup cohorts and on-site delivery
Learn, innovate, and transform
Embark on your transformative journey with us. We'd love to hear about your goals and design a track that fits.
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