Clare Talbert is the T/TAC Online Coordinator for the Virginia Department of Education (VDOE) Training and Technical Assistance Center (T/TAC) at GMU.  Her previous experiences include: being the Director of the Mason LIFE Program, a postsecondary program for young adults with disabilities, working as the Transition Coordinator for the VDOE T/TAC at GMU, teaching students with severe disabilities for Fairfax County Public Schools and working in a variety of supported employment programs for youth and adults with disabilities. Clare has been an adjunct professor and a guest lecturer. Her interest in special education was inspired by her sister who has severe intellectual disabilities.