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CARD Conference Presentation
Faculty and staff from the Center for Autism and Related Disabilities (CARD) at USF and Delivering Innovative Vocational Education Through Virtual Reality Technology (DIVE-VRT) presented at the 33rd annual CARD Statewide Autism Conference.
January 22, 2026
CBCS Townhall on Artificial Intelligence and Virtual Reality in the Behavioral Sciences
The College of Behavioral and Community Sciences (CBCS) hosted the Artificial Intelligence and Virtual Reality in Behavioral Sciences Town Hall in collaboration with the Bellini College of Artificial Intelligence, Cybersecurity and Computing.
November 7, 2025
USF researchers present virtual reality-based job training model for individuals with disabilities
Members of the DIVE-VRT project presented at the International Association of Rehabilitation Professionals (IARP) conference on Sept. 20 in Orlando, FL.
September 24, 2025
Virtual reality job training program hosts info session for potential students
A new workforce training initiative aimed at individuals with disabilities is preparing for its first cohort this August to prepare participants for careers in skilled trades.
June 29, 2025
Recruitment begins for innovative job training program for individuals with disabilities
The DIVE-VRT program is now recruiting participants for the inaugural cohort of a new workforce training program aimed at preparing individuals with disabilities for careers in skilled trades.
May 30, 2025
USF team unveils virtual reality and AI integration for disability employment training
Collaborators from USF presented at the 2025 Florida Association of People Supporting Employment First (APSE) Summit in Orlando on Feb. 20.
February 27, 2025
CFS researchers awarded $9.9M to enhance employment services for individuals with disabilities
Researchers Tammy Jorgensen Smith, PhD, CRC, and Christine Hugh, MS, have been awarded $9.9 million in federal funding from the U.S. Department of Education.
September 23, 2024
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