Project neuroverse VR

Florida International University received a $309,195 Project Grant from the Department of Education's Office of Special Education and Rehabilitative Services (OSERS) under the Innovative Rehabilitation Training program (CFDA 84.263), effective October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2026. The award supports the development and demonstration of innovative training programs designed to enhance the capacity of rehabilitation personnel and paraprofessionals to deliver more effective vocational rehabilitation services to individuals with disabilities. Based on the project title and program objectives, PROJECT NEUROVERSE VR likely develops virtual reality (VR) training methodologies or applications to prepare rehabilitation professionals with 21st-century competencies for serving individuals with disabilities in an evolving labor market.

The Innovative Rehabilitation Training program prioritizes the creation of new training approaches that improve service delivery methods through designated state rehabilitation units and nonprofit rehabilitation agencies. Awards under this program typically support curriculum development, training demonstration projects, and validation of training effectiveness. FIU's positioning as a major research institution and Hispanic-Serving Institution with established capabilities in workforce development and educational innovation aligns with the program's focus on advancing rehabilitation professional training through evidence-based and innovative instructional methodologies.