b'VITA\nI.\n\nNAME AND TITLE\n\nThomas J. Simmons, Ph.D., CRC, Associate Professor,\nCollege of Education and Human Development\nDepartment of Teaching and Learning, University of Louisville\nLouisville, KY 40292\nPhone #: 502-852-0569\nEmail: tsimmons@louisville.edu\nII.\n\nEDUCATION:\n\nB.A.\n\nIndiana University, 1976.\nMajor Psychology & Sociology\nKent State University, 1980.\nMajor Early childhood SPED, Speech and Language Development\nKent State University, 1982.\nMajor Special Education, Administration and Supervision\nKent State University, 1989.\nMajor Special Education and Rehabilitation Counseling\n\nM.Ed.\nEd.S.\nPh.D.\n\nIII.\n-\n\nIV.\n\xe2\x80\xa2\n\xe2\x80\xa2\n\xe2\x80\xa2\n\xe2\x80\xa2\n\xe2\x80\xa2\n\nCertifications\nSpecial Education: Moderate, Severe, and Profound Disabled; Teaching Certificate, K-12,\nState of Ohio\nStandard High School Certificate, 7-12; Endorsement for Teaching Severely/Profoundly\nHandicapped Pupils, Grades K-12, State of Kentucky\nStandard Certificate for Teacher of Exceptional Children: Learning and Behavior Disorders,\nK-12, State of Kentucky\nStandard Certificate for Teacher of Exceptional Children: Moderate, Severe, Disabilities;\nTeaching Certificate, K-12, State of Kentucky\nQualified Mental Retardation Professional (QMRP), State of Ohio.\nCertified Rehabilitation Counselor (CRC).\n\nWORK EXPERIENCE\nDrug and Crisis Intervention Rehabilitation Counselor, Middleway House, Bloomington, IN,\n1971-76\nSPED Teacher, University School, Kent, OH 1978 to 1982.\nDirector/Teacher Gateway Early Childhood Center, Mt. Sterling, KY, 1982-84\nVisiting Assistant Professor, Eastern Kentucky University. 1982-86\nManager of Services, Frankfort Habilitation Inc., Frankfort, KY, 1984-86\n\n1\n\n\x0c\xe2\x80\xa2\n\xe2\x80\xa2\n\xe2\x80\xa2\n\nAssociate Director, Developmental Disabilities Job Project, Canton, Ohio, 1986-89.\nAssistant Professor/Director of Transition and Employment Center, Kent State U., Kent, OH,\n1989-95\nAssociate Professor, University of Louisville, Louisville, KY, 1995-Present\n\nV.\n\nBrief Work History\n\nMy involvement in the fields of SPED and REHAB extends back to the early 1970\'s.\nWhile an undergraduate student, I was employed as a drug rehabilitation and crisis intervention\ncounselor and I volunteered as a cub-scout master for a troop that integrated youth with\ndisabilities into the general troop. My work while achieving my M.Ed. and Ed.S., involved the\ndevelopment and delivery of habilitation and educational services to person with developmental\ndisabilities. During that period I was a teacher, a director of a community educational program,\nand performed research and demonstration activities at Kent State University. While in\nKentucky, I worked towards developing integrated and "state of the art" educational and\nrehabilitation services for persons with disabilities. Further, I spent two years attempting to assist\npersons with disabilities accessing appropriate employment outcomes. Upon returning to Ohio, I\nworked with adults that had a college education, to access meaningful and appropriate\nemployment. In my role as Associate Director and Assistant Professor, my efforts focused on\nsystematically address education, employment, and transitional issues for persons with the full\nrange of disabilities. With my return to Kentucky as an Associate Professor of Special\nEducation, my focus has continued be on transition and employment issues for youth and adults\nwith disabilities. I have participated in a wide range of transition programs that include\nconsulting on two educational systems change grants (Kentucky\xe2\x80\x99s Transition Systems Change\nProject and Kentucky\xe2\x80\x99s Severe Systems Change Project). Further, in Kentucky, I have directed\nnumerous state and federally funded demonstration and research grants in transition and\nemployment. I consult with the Kentucky Board of Education and the Kentucky Association of\nSchool Boards on a variety of education issues. Until the summer of 2002 I was coordinator of\nKentucky\xe2\x80\x99s State Improvement Grant in Special Education (a federal grant designed to improve\nspecial education services throughout the state). Since then, I have directed the special education\nand distance education programs in special education, overseen numerous grants and projects,\nand taught coursework in special education.\nA.\n\xe2\x80\xa2\n\xe2\x80\xa2\n\xe2\x80\xa2\n\xe2\x80\xa2\n\xe2\x80\xa2\n\xe2\x80\xa2\n\xe2\x80\xa2\n\xe2\x80\xa2\n\xe2\x80\xa2\n\xe2\x80\xa2\n\nAreas of expertise\nRehabilitation Counseling,\nPost-secondary programs\nTransition from School to post school environment,\nSecondary Programs,\nTeacher Training,\nTechnology and Assistive Technology,\nLearning & Behavior Disorders and Severe Disabilities,\nEvaluation and Design and\nSystems Change\nSpeech and Language development\n\n2\n\n\x0cVI\n\nPublications\n\na) Refereed Journals and Book Chapters\nFlexer, Baer, Luft, & Simmons, (2007). Transition Planning for Secondary Students with\nDisabilities, 3rd Edition, Merrill Publishing Co., Columbus OH.\nMatheson, L & Simmons, T.J. (2006). When Darkness Falls: A Phenomenological Study of\nGrieving Adult Vision Loss. In Simon Jones, Deborah Hamlin and Gary Rubin, Vision\n2005: Proceedings of the International Congress: International Congress Series 1282,\nElsivier Press, London, UK,\nPenrod, W., Bauder, D. K., Simmons, T. J., & Belcher, L. (Dec./Jan. 2007). A product\nevaluation and pilot study to determine the efficacy of the UltraCane\xe2\x84\xa2 in outdoor\nenvironments, Closing the Gap,\nSimmons, T., Bauder, D. K., Abell, M., & Penrod, W. (In press Winter/Spring 2007). Teacher\nPerspectives of Delivering Core Content to Students with Severe Cognitive Disabilities.\nInformation, Technology and Disability,\nCampbell-Cole, V., & Simmons, T. J., (Accepted under 2nd revisions). The effects of brief\ntraining on attitudes and interactions of co-workers of individuals with autism, Career\nDevelopment for Exceptional Children.\nEnder, K, Simmons, T.J., Bauder D.K., and Penrod, W., (under review). E-content and means for\nfacilitating Universal Design for Learning. Journal of Research on Technology.\nBauder, D. K. & Simmons, T.J. (2005). UDL approaches to an inclusive education. In Enabling\nEducation Network (eds.) ISEC 2005. Manchester, England: Inclusive Technology Ltd.,\nPenrod, W. & Simmons T.J. (2005). An evaluation and comparison of the hand guide\xe2\x84\xa2 by\nguideline\xe2\x84\xa2 and the miniguide developed by GDP research electronic travel device.\nClosing the GAP\nAbell, M. M., Bauder, D. K. & Simmons, T. J., (2005). Access to the General Curriculum: A\nplanning guide for educators. Intervention in School and Clinic, 11(1), 82-86.\nMichael Abell, Debra Bauder, Thomas Simmons 2004 Universally designed online assessment:\nImplications for the future. Information Technology and Disabilities Vol. X No. 1\nAugust.\nFlexer, R.W., Simmons, T.J., Luft, P. & Baer, R.M., (2004) Transition Planning for Secondary\nStudents with Disabilities,2nd. Edition, Merrill Publishing Co., Columbus OH.\nAbell, M., Bauder, D. Simmons, T., & Sharon, D. (2003). Using personal digital assistants\n3\n\n\x0c(PDA) to connect students with special needs to the general curriculum. Closing the\nGap, 22(1). 20, 38\nSimmons, T.J., Bauder, D.K., & Sharon, D. (2002). Assessing children\xe2\x80\x99s assistive technology\nneeds through videoconferencing. In Torrellsa G.S. & Uskov V. (Eds.) Computers and\nAdvanced Technology In Education (pp. 216-220). Anaheim, CA: ACTA Press\nBauder, D.K, Simmons, T.J., & Lewis, P.O. (2001), Assessing assistive technology needs\nthrough distance-based strategies In D. Fisher, C Kennedy, & B. Buswell (Ed.) 2000\nTASH Conference Yearbook (pp 7-10). Baltimore, MD: TASH.\nFlexer, R.W., Simmons, T.J., Luft, P. & Baer, R.M., (2001) Transition Planning for Secondary\nStudents with Disabilities, Merrill Publishing Co., Columbus OH.\nFlexer, R.W., Simmons, T.J., Baer, R.M., Shell, D.M., (1997) Translating Research, Innovation,\nand Policy into Practice: Interdisciplinary Transition Leadership Training, Teacher\nEducation and Special Education.\nBaer, R.M., Simmons, T.J., & Flexer, R.W., (1996). Transition practice and policy compliance in\nOhio: A survey of secondary special educators, Career Development for Exceptional\nIndividuals pg 61-72, Vol 19.\nSimmons, T.S. & Baer, R.M., (1996) Assessment and Career Planning for student with hearing\nimpairments. In Carol Flexer, Denise Wray, Ron Levitt, and R.W. Flexer, A guide to\ncareer development and post secondary education for persons who are hard of hearing.\nAlexander Graham Bell Association the Deaf, Washington, D.C.\nTurner, L. & Simmons, T.J., (1996). School age services and programs for student with hearing\nimpairments. In Carol Flexer, Denise Wray, Ron Levitt, and R.W. Flexer, A guide to\ncareer development and post secondary education for persons who are hard of hearing.\nAlexander Graham Bell Association the Deaf, Washington, D.C.\nFlexer, R.W., Goebel, G.W., Simmons, T.J., Baer, R., Shell, D., Steele, R., & Sabousky, R.,\n(1994). Participant, employer, and rehabilitation resources in supported employment: A\ncollaborative approach. Journal of Applied Rehabilitation Counseling.\nBaer, B., Simmons, T.J., Flexer, R.W., & Martonyi, E.A., (1994). Employer collaborative: A\nmodel for involving stakeholders in supported employment and transition, Journal of\nRehabilitation Administration.\nBaer, R., Simmons, T. J., Flexer, R. W., & Smith, C., (1994). Benefits-Costs of Supported\nEmployment programs for persons who have severe orthopedic and other developmental\ndisabilities Journal of Rehabilitation Administration.\nSabousky, R., Simmons, T.J., Shell, D., & Flexer, R.W., (1993). Assessing needs, supports, and\nenvironments in vocational evaluation. Vocational Evaluation and Work Adjustment\n\n4\n\n\x0cJournal.\nSimmons, T.J., Selleck, V., Steele, B., & Sepetauc, F., (1993). Psychiatric rehabilitation: A\npuzzle with several pieces. In Flexer, R. W., and Solomon, P. Social and Community\nSupport for People with Severe Mental Disabilities: Service Integration in Rehabilitation\nand Mental Health, Andover Publishing.\nBaer, B., Simmons, T.J., Flexer, R.W., & Izzo, M., (1992). Effective transition planning: A\nguide for parents and professionals. Kent State University Publishing, Kent, Ohio.\nSimmons, T.J., & Flexer, R.W., (1992). Business and Employment options or adults with\ndevelopmental disabilities. Journal of Rehabilitation.\nSimmons, T.J. & Flexer, R.W., (1992) Community-based job training for persons with moderate\nand severe mental retardation: An acquisition and performance comparison. Education\nand Treatment of persons with Mental Retardation.\nSimmons, T.J. (1989). Differences in community job training for persons with moderate and\nsevere handicaps. Dissertation Abstracts.\nBricker, W. A., Macke, P., Levine, J., & Simmons, T.J., (1982). Assessment and modification of\ncognitive processes in young handicapped children. In K. Stremmel-Campbell (Ed.) Data\ncollection in the classroom. Seattle, Wash.: WESTAR.\nCampbell, P., Esposito, L., Simmons, T.J., & Middleton, M., (1980). Manual of sensory\nfeedback devices utilized in bioengineering in the Molly Stark Project, Mimeographed.\nb) Non-Refereed Publications: Manuals, Technical Reports and Monographs:\nBauder, D. K., Simmons, T. J. & Lewis, P.O (2002). Project STATUS \xe2\x80\x93 Phase 2. Office of\nSpecial Education and Rehabilitation, Washington, D. C.\nBauder, D. K., Simmons, T. J. & Lewis, P.O (2001). Final report: Project STATUS \xe2\x80\x93 Phase 1.\nOffice of Special Education and Rehabilitation, Washington, D.C.\nBauder, D. K., Simmons, T. J. & Lewis, P.O (2001). Project STATUS \xe2\x80\x93 Phase 2. Office of\nSpecial Education and Rehabilitation, Washington, D. C.\nSimmons, T. J., Bauder, D. K., Harrison, B., Lewis, P.O.(2001). Project Icarus, Kentucky\xe2\x80\x99s State\nImprovement Grant Interim Report, Office of Special Education and Rehabilitation,\nWashington, D. C.\nBauder, D. K., Simmons, T. J. & Lewis, P.O (2000). Interim report: Project STATUS \xe2\x80\x93 Phase 1.\nOffice of Special Education and Rehabilitation, Washington, D.C.\nVII\n\nGrants\n5\n\n\x0cSimmons, T.J., Sanders-Reio, J., Reio, T, & Bauder, D.K. (2006) Writing Improvement via\nTechnology (WRITE), OSERS Steppingstones Recommended for funding but did not\nfunded\nLewis, P., Bauder, D.K., Simmons, T.J. and Noble, S. (2006). Project SMART (UK) OSERS\nSteppingstones under review\nLewis, P., Bauder, D.K., Simmons, T.J. and Noble, S. (2006). Project ETEST (UK) OSERS\nSteppingstones under review\nSimmons, T.J. & Bauder, D. K. (2005). State Improvement Grant: SIGNAL, KDE/Federal FlowThrough.\nSimmons, T.J., & Bauder, D. K. (2005). Emergency and Probationary Teachers Online Training\nPhase 4, KDE/Federal Flow-Through\nSimmons, T.J. & Bauder, D. K. (2005). Kentucky Accessible Media Consortium \xe2\x80\x93 Year 2.\nKentucky Department of Education.\nBauder, D.K., Simmons, T.J. (2005). Preparing Teachers for Inclusive Education through\nAssistive Technology Sponsored by the Office of Special Education Services, U. S.\nDepartment of Education, Washington, D. C.\nFrey, A., Simmons T.J. & Bauder D.K. (2005). Altering Support Service/Educating School\nWorkers: Project: ASSESS, Office of Special Education, Preparation of Special\nEducation, Related Services, and Early Intervention Personnel to Serve Infants, Toddlers,\nand Children with Low-Incidence Disabilities, Washington, D. C.\nSanders-Reio, Simmons, & Reio (2005) Writing Improvement via Technology (WRITE),\nSteppingstones Competition, Sponsored by the Office of Special Education Services, U.\nS. Department of Education, Washington, D. C.\nSimmons, T., & Bauder, D (2004). WHAS Crusade for Children, Louisville\nRighmeyer, E., Simmons, T.J., and Reynolds, M.A. (2004). A model demonstration proposal for\nearly intervention for young children with visual impairments and blindness. Office of\nSpecial Education, Research And Innovation To Improve Services And Results For\nChildren With Disabilities (CFDA 84.324)\nFrey, A., Simmons T.J. & Bauder D.K. (2004). Altering Support Service/Educating School\nWorkers: Project: ASSESS, Office of Special Education, Preparation of Special\nEducation, Related Services, and Early Intervention Personnel to Serve Infants, Toddlers,\nand Children with Low-Incidence Disabilities, CFDA # 84.325A\nAbell, M., Simmons, T.J., & Bauder, D.K. (2004). Promoting least restrictive environment\nthrough electronic learning units to increase access to the general curriculum for all\n6\n\n\x0cstudents. Office of Special Education, Special Education--Research and Innovation to\nImprove Services and Results for Children with Disabilities\nAbell, M., Simmons, T.J., & Bauder, D.K. (2004). Promoting least restrictive environment\nthrough electronic learning units to increase access to the general curriculum for all\nstudents. Office of Special Education, Special Education--National Activities-Technology and Media Services\nMatheson, L. & Simmons, T.J. (2004) Pre-doctoral Fellowships for Students with Disabilities\nSimmons, T., & Bauder, D (2004). WHAS Crusade for Children, Louisville,\nBauder, D. K., & Simmons, T.J. (2004). Preparing Teachers for Inclusive Education through\nAssistive Technology- Year 4 Sponsored by the Office of Special Education Services,\nU. S. Department of Education, Washington, D. C\nSimmons, T. J. & Bauder, D. K. (2004). State Improvement Grant: SIGNAL, KDE/Federal\nFlow-Through\nSimmons, T. J., & Bauder, D. K. (2004). Emergency and Probationary Teachers Online Training\nPhase 4, KDE/Federal Flow-Through\nSimmons, T & Bauder, D. K. (2004). Kentucky Accessible Media Consortium \xe2\x80\x93 Year 2.\nKentucky Department of Education.\nBauder, D. K., Simmons, T.J. (2001). Preparing Teachers for Inclusive Education through\nAssistive Technology Sponsored by the Office of Special Education Services, U. S.\nDepartment of Education, Washington, D. C.\nBauder, D. K., Simmons, T.J. & Lewis, P. (2000/2002). Project STATUS - Phase II. Sponsored\nby the Office of Special Education Services, U. S. Department of Education, Washington,\nD. C. A collaborative grant between the Kentucky Department of Education and\nUniversity of Louisville\nBauder, D. K., Lewis, P. & Simmons, T.J. (1998/99). Project STATUS \xe2\x80\x93 Phase I. Sponsored by\nthe Office of Special Education Services, U. S. Department of Education, Washington, D.\nC. A collaborative grant between the Kentucky Department of Education and University\nof Louisville.\nSimmons, T.J., Scott, T., Kleinert, H., Bauder, D. & Scott, R. (1998). Project ICARUS - State\nImprovement Grant, Sponsored by: The Office of Special Education Services, U. S.\nDepartment of Education, Washington, D. C. to the Kentucky Department of Education\nHales, V. & Simmons, T.J., (1999). Special Education program in Moderate and Severe\nDisabilities. . U.S. Office of Special Education and Rehabilitation Services Programs,\nPersonnel preparation grant, requested\n7\n\n\x0cSimmons, T.J., Scott, T., Kleinnert, H., Bauder, D. & Scott, R., (1998). Kentucky\'s State\nimprovement grant, U.S. Department of Education, Special Education and Rehabilitation\nServices Programs. State Improvement grant, Funded, at $5,000,000, 1999 to 2004.\nSimmons, T.J. & Burke, J., (1998). Autism Community Training Program, Developmental\nDisabilities Planning Council, U.S. Department of Human Services, funded at $300,000,\n1998 to 2001.\nSimmons, T.J., Flexer, R.W., Baer, R. & McMahan, R., (1998). New method of preparing\nstudents with Learning Disabilities for post school environments. U.S. Department of\nEducation, Rehabilitation Services Programs, Research/Demonstration grant, funded at\n$450,000 through Kent State University.\nEdge, D. & Simmons, T.J. (1998). Commonwealth of Kentucky Virtual University Moderate and\nSevere Certification Program, State General Funds, funded through the University of\nKentucky subcontract funded at $149,000, 1998 to 2000.\nSimmons, T.J. & Terry, N., (1998). Learning Disability Program. U. S. Department of Education\nand Department of Labor flow-through grant to state, funded at $9,000, summer 1999.\nSimmons, T.J. & Edge, D., (1998). Systematic Training in Transition Supports, Project STTS,\nComprehensive System for Personnel Training and Development funding by the\nKentucky Department of Education, Division of Exceptional Services.\nSimmons, T.J., (1998). Personnel training in assistive technology: Training for special education,\nand related disciplinary professionals to serve students with severe disabilities, U.S.\nOffice of Special Education and Rehabilitation Services Program Personnel preparation\ngrant, Not funded\nBrazil, N. & Simmons, T.J., (1998). Personnel training behavior disorders: Training for special\neducation, and related disciplinary professionals to serve students with severe behavior\ndisorder. U.S. Office of Special Education and Rehabilitation Services Program\nPersonnel Preparation Grant.\nSimmons, T.J., (1998). Personnel training Autism: Training for special education, and related\ndisciplinary professionals to serve students with autism. . U.S. Office of Special\nEducation and Rehabilitation Services Program, Personnel preparation grant, Not funded\n\nSimmons, T.J. & Edge, D., (1997). Transition training Comprehensive System for Personnel\nTraining and Development funding by the Kentucky Department of Education Division\nof Exceptional Services. A project to provide inservice training to 60 educators across the\nstate.\nSimmons, T.J., (1996). Postsecondary Programs: A model site for the delivery of secondary\n8\n\n\x0ceducational and vocational programs for students with learning disabilities, U.S. Office\nof Special Education and Rehabilitation Services Programs, 1996 to 2000.\nSimmons, T.J., (1995). Recruitment and engagement in education and rehabilitation for young\nadults with serious mental illness and severe emotional disturbance. U.S. Office of\nSpecial Education and Rehabilitation Services Programs. Demonstration grant.\nSimmons, T.J. & Flexer, R.W., (1994). Supported Employment Coordinator Training Program:\nAn Interdisciplinary Field - Based Approach. U.S. Department of Education,\nRehabilitation Services Programs. Personnel preparation grant.\nSimmons, T.J. & Flexer, R.W., (1994). Supported Employment Certificate Training Program: A\nField - Interactive Approach. U.S. Department of Education, Rehabilitation Services\nPrograms. Personnel preparation grant, 1994 to 1998, at $460,000.\nJohnson, J, Izzo, M., Simmons, T.J., & Dennis, L., (1994). Supported Employment System\nChange Grant, U.S. Department of Education, Office of Special Education and\nRehabilitation Services Programs. Systems Change contract, 1994 to 1998, at\n$2,000,000.\nFlexer, R.W. & Simmons, T.J., (1994). Low Incidence Transition Coordinator Training Program.\nU.S. Department of Education, Office of Special Education Programs. Personnel\nPreparation grant, 1994 to 1998\nFlexer, R.W. & Simmons, T.J., (1993). Interdisciplinary Field-Based Pre-service Training in\nTransition Services for Youth with Disabilities, U.S. Department of Education, Special\nEducation Programs. Personnel preparation grant, 1993 to 1997.\nFlexer, R.W. & Simmons, T.J., (1992). Translating Research, and Policy into Practice, U.S.\nOffice of Special Education and Rehabilitation Services Programs. Leadership Personnel\nPreparation grant, 1993 to 1998.\nSimmons, T.J. & Flexer, R.W., (1990). Jobs for Hard to Place Handicapped Adults. Private\nIndustry Council. Youth employment grant.\nSimmons, T.J. & Flexer, R.W., (1990). Interdisciplinary Field-Based Pre-service Supported\nEmployment Coordinator Training, U.S. Department of Education, Office of Special\nEducation and Rehabilitation Services Programs. Personnel preparation grant.\nSimmons, T.J. & Flexer, R.W., (1990). Interdisciplinary Field-Based Pre-service Training in\nTransition Services for Severely Handicapped Youth, U.S. Department of Education,\nSpecial Education Programs. Personnel preparation grant.\nFlexer, R.W., Baer, R., & Simmons, T.J., (1987). Job Training Program for the Hard to Train\nSeverely Handicapped Youth, Portage County Industry Council Inc., Youth employment\ngrant funded March.\n9\n\n\x0cFlexer, R.W., & Simmons, T.J., (1987). Transitional Services and Supported Employment for\nYouth with Developmental Disabilities, U.S. Ohio Department of Mental Retardation and\nDevelopmental Disabilities. Instructional grant.\nFlexer, R.W., & Simmons, T.J., (1987). Interdisciplinary Field-Based Pre-service Training in\nTransition Services for Severely Handicapped Youth, U.S. Department of Education,\nSpecial Education Programs. Personnel preparation grant.\nSimmons, T.J., (1986). Computer Assisted Vocational Services for Hard to Train Handicapped\nAdults. WHAS Crusade for Children grant.\nSimmons, T.J., (1986). Jobs for Hard to Place Handicapped Adults. Private Industry Council,\ngrant funded.\nSimmons, T.J., (1985). Job Club Approach to Providing Placement Services to Hard to Place\nHandicapped Adults. Private Industry Council grant.\nSimmons, T.J., (1983). Early Childhood Services for Handicapped Preschoolers. WHAS Crusade\nfor Children grant funded.\nSimmons, T.J., (1984). Early Childhood Services for Handicapped Preschoolers. WHAS Crusade\nfor Children grant.\nSimmons, T.J., (1984). Materials Grant. Public Welfare Foundation, grant.\nSimmons, T.J., (1985). Early Childhood Services for Handicapped Preschoolers. WHAS Crusade\nfor Children grant.\nBricker, W., Campbell, P., & Simmons, T.J., (1980). Movement, Motivation, and Memory\nProcesses in Children with Severe Handicaps. Department of Special Education\nResearch, grant.\nKentucky State:\nBauder, D. K, & Simmons, T.J (2002). E-text, KDE\nSimmons, T. J. & Bauder, D. K. (2002). Assistive Technology and Orientation and Mobility,\nKDE\nBauder, D. K & Simmons, T. J. (2002). Emergency and Probationary Teachers Online Training\nPhase 2, KDE\nBauder, D. K & Simmons, T. J. (2002). Emergency and Probationary Teachers Online Training,\nKDE\nSimmons, T. J. & Bauder, D. K. (2001). Assistive Technology and Orientation and Mobility,\n10\n\n\x0cKDE\nSimmons, T. J. & Bauder, D. K. (2001). Assistive Technology and Orientation and Mobility\nKDE\nSimmons, T. J. & Bauder, D. K. (2000). Assistive Technology and Orientation and Mobility,\nKDE\nSimmons, T. J. & Bauder, D. K. (2000). Statewide Parent Information Network - State\nImprovement Grant\nBauder, D. K. (2000). Project Icarus: Technology Consultant. Sponsored by the University of\nKentucky.\nSimmons, T. J. & Bauder, D. K. (1999). Assistive Technology and Orientation & Mobility,\nKDE\nSimmons, T. J. & Bauder, D. K. (1999). Statewide Workshops for Parents with Disabilities\nKDE\nBauder, D. K. & Simmons, T.J. (1999). Project ICARUS - Amendment to MOA. Sponsored by\nKentucky Department of Education\nSimmons, T. J. & Bauder, D. K. (1999). Project ICARUS: SIG Coordinator, Sponsored by\nKentucky Department of Education\nVIII\n\nPresentations\n\nBauder, D. K., & Simmons, T. J. (2006). Use of Text Readers? What Does the Research Say?\nCouncil for Exceptional Children, April 5-8, Salt Lake City, Utah.\nReio-Sanders, J., Simmons, T., Bauder, D., Reio, T. (2006) The Effects of Text-Reader\nSoftware on Writing Achievement, 19th Biennial Meeting of the International Society for\nthe Study of Behavioural Development (ISSBD) July 2-6, Melbourne, Australia.\nBauder, D. K., Simmons, T. J., Sharon, D., Isaacs, J., & Lewis, P. (2006). AT Matrix:\nConnectivity for All Students, Digital Text for All Students: Kentucky Style!" ATIA,\nOrlando, FL Jan. 14-18.\nEnder, K. Bauder, D. K., Simmons, T. J. (2006). Kentucky\'s Answer to Accessible Digital\nContent, ATIA, Orlando, FL Jan. 14-18.\nBauder, D. K, Simmons, T. J., & Lewis, P. (2006). The Use of Text Readers in the Classroom\nATIA, Orlando, FL Jan. 14-18.\nEnder, K., Simmons, T. J., Bauder, D. K. (2006). KAMC + Read Write and Gold = Literacy.\n11\n\n\x0cTechnology, Reading and Learning Difficulties Conference, Jan 26-28, San Francisco.\nBauder, D. K, Ellis, P., Simmons, T., Sharon, D., & Isaacs, J. (2006) Kentuckatools: Hands On\nIntegration of Common Tools with Core Curriculum, National Educational Computer\nConference, July 4-7, San Diego\nBauder, D., Simmons, T., Sharon, D., Isaacs, J. (2006). Accessing KETS Computer Workstations\nby ALL Students, KTLC, February, Louisville, KY\nSharon, D., Isaacs, J., Simmons, T., Bauder, D. (2006). Math Without a Pencil, KTLC,\nFebruary, Louisville, KY\nSimmons, T., Isaccs, J., Sharon, D., Bauder, D. (2006). Look what\'s hiding in your computer A great research tool, KTLC, February, Louisville, KY\nEllis, P., Bauder, D., Simmons, T., Sharon, D., (2006). R ur stewdents in knead of spaling halp?\nKTLC, February, Louisville, KY\nBauder, D., Simmons, T., Sharon, D., Isaacs, J. (2006). Textology Resources, KTLC, February,\nLouisville, KY.\nMatheson, L & Simmons T.J. (2005). When Darkness Falls: A Phenomenological Study of\nGrieving Adult Vision Loss. Vision 2005, International Society for Low Vision Research\nand Rehabilitation (ISLRR)\nSimmons, T., & Ender, K. (2005). The Kentucky Accessible Material Consortium: Improved\nStudent Learning Through Accessible Materials, CSUN Technology and Disabilities\nConference, Los Angeles, CA.\nBauder, D. K., Isaccs, J., Sharon, D. & Simmons, T. (2005). Accessing the Curriculum:\nStrategies for Students with Cognitive Disabilities, ATIA, Orlando, Fl. Jan. 2005.\nEllis, P., Isaccs, J., Bauder, D., & Sharon, D. & Simmons, T. (2005). Hands-on with Tools to\nMake Curriculum Accessible to All Students: One Size Does Not Fit All. Technology,\nReading & Learning Difficulties, 2005 Conference, San Francisco\nBauder, D. K., Sharon, D. & Simmons, T. (2005). A Statewide Model: Use of Digital Text to\nImprove Learning for All Students. Technology, Reading & Learning Difficulties, 2005\nConference, San Francisco.\nIsaacs, J., Bauder, D., & Simmons, T. (2005). Tools for Struggling Writers. Technology,\nReading & Learning Difficulties, 2005 Conference, San Francisco\nAbell, M., Simmons, T., Lewis, P. & Bauder, D. (2004). The Kentucky Accessible Materials\nConsortium (KAMC) and Database: Improved Student Learning through Accessible\nCurriculum Materials. National Center on Technology Innovations Conference,\n12\n\n\x0cWashington D. C.\nSimmons, T., Lewis, P. & Bauder, D. (2004). Project CARE. National Center on Technology\nInnovations Conference, Washington D. C.\n\nEnder, K. & Abell, M. & Simmons, T. (2004). Accessible Content Through Kentucky\nAccessible Materials Consortium. Kentucky Teaching and Learning Conference,\nLouisville, KY\nEnder, K. Simmons, T., & Bauder, D. K. (2004). Digital Textbooks on CD- KY Accessible\nMaterials Consortium. Choices & Changes Conference, Louisville, KY.\nEnder, K., Abell, M., Simmons, T., & Bauder, D. K. (2004). Kentucky Accessible Materials\nConsortium \xe2\x80\x93 (KAMC): Introduction. Reading First Institute, Louisville, KY.\nAbell, M., Simmons, T., & Bauder, D. K. (2004). KAMC and PLVS Digital Content, Annual\nCareer & Technical Ed. Conference, Louisville, KY.\nEnder, K., Simmons, T., & Bauder, D. K. (2004). The Kentucky Accessible Materials\nConsortium (KAMC) And Database (KAMD) Introduction and Use of Digital Material,\nKY CASE, Lexington, KY.\nEnder, K., Simmons, T., & Bauder, D. K. (2004). Kentucky Accessible Materials Consortium (KAMC): Introduction to Parents. KY SPIN, Louisville, KY.\nAbell, M., Simmons, T. , & Bauder, D. K. (2004). The Kentucky Accessible Materials\nConsortium (KAMC) and Database: Improved Student Learning through Accessible\nCurriculum Materials. National Center on Technology Innovations Conference,\nWashington D. C.\nEnder, K., Abell, M., Simmons, T., & Bauder, D. K. (2004). Kentucky Accessible Materials\nConsortium \xe2\x80\x93 ULC Digital Content. KY Council for Exceptional Children, Louisville,\nKY.\nEnder, K., Kinney, B., Simmons, T., & Bauder, D. K. (2004). Overview of Kentucky\nAccessible Materials Consortium - (KAMC) Update for Cooperatives, OVEC,\nShelbyville, KY.\nBauder, D. K. & Simmons, T.J., The Effects of Web Based Instruction and Teacher\nCredentialing, juried presentation, CSUN \xe2\x80\x93 International Conference on Disabilities, Los\nAngeles, CA, March, 2003\nBauder, D. K. & Simmons, T.J., Web-based Instruction: Meeting the Needs of School Personnel\nin Rural Areas Through the Use of Technology, juried presentation, 2003 OSEP Joint\nPersonnel Preparation/ State Improvement/ CSPD Conference, Washington, D. C. Feb,\n13\n\n\x0c2003\nAbell, M., Bauder, D. K. & Simmons, T.J., A Universally Designed Curriculum: A Classroom\nwhere all Students Participate in the Learning Process, juried presentation, TASH\nConference, Boston, MA. Dec. 2002\nSimmons, T. Abell, M., & Bauder, D. K. A Statewide Model: Kentucky\'s Use of Digital Text to\nImprove the Learning Process for Special Education Students, juried presentation, TASH\nConference, Boston, MA Dec. 2002\nBauder, D.K., Simmons, T., & Abell, M., Using Assistive Technology to include more Special\nNeeds Students in Mainstream, juried presentation, TASH Conference, Boston, MA.\nDec., 2002\nBauder, D. K, Simmons T., & Lewis, P., Project STATUS: Phase 1 & 2 Poster Session, juried\npresentation, Office of Special Education and Rehabilitation, Research Project Director\xe2\x80\x99s\nConference, Washington, D. C. July 2002\nSimmons, T, Bauder, D. K. & Sharon, D. Assistive Technology Assessments through Distance\nBased Technologies, juried presentation, International Society of Technology, Cancun,\nMexico, May 2002\nBauder, D. K., Simmons T. & Lewis, P. Assessing Children\xe2\x80\x99s Assistive Technology Needs\nthrough Video Conferencing, juried presentation, International Council for Exceptional\nChildren Conference, New York, NY, April, 2002.\nBauder D. K. Simmons, T.J., & Sharon, D. Online AT Training, juried presentation, CSUN \xe2\x80\x93\nInternational Conference on Disabilities, Los Angeles, CA March 2002\nBauder, D. K., Sharon, D., & Simmons, T. Videoconferencing and Assistive Technology\nAssessments, juried presentation, CSUN \xe2\x80\x93 International Conference on Disabilities, Los\nAngeles, CA March 2002\nBauder, D. K., Sharon D. Universal Design for Learning, juried presentation, juried presentation,\nCSUN \xe2\x80\x93 International Conference on Disabilities, Los Angeles, CA, March 2002\nBauder, D. K., Sharon, D. & Simmons, T.J., Online Assistive Technology Training, juried\npresentation, ATIA Conference, Orlando, FL, Jan. 2002\nBauder, D. K. & Simmons, T. J. Assessing Children\xe2\x80\x99s Assistive Technology Needs through\nVideo Conferencing, juried presentation, TASH Conference, Anaheim, CA, Nov. 2001.\nBauder, D. K. & Simmons, T.J. Assessing Assistive Technology Needs Through Distance Based\nStrategies, juried presentation, Closing the Gap, Minneapolis, MN. Oct. 2001\nBauder, D, K, Simmons, T.J. & Lewis, P., Project STATUS \xe2\x80\x93 Phase 1 & 2, juried presentation,\n14\n\n\x0cFederal Project Directors Researchers Meeting, Office of Special Education and\nRehabilitation, Washington, D. C., July 2001.\nSimmons, T. J., Bauder, D. K. and Lewis, P., Project STATUS, juried presentation, Federal\nProject Directors Meetings, Office of Special Education and Rehabilitation, Washington,\nD. C. Jan. 2001\nBauder, D. K, Isaacs, J. & Simmons, T. J. Conducting Assistive Technology Assessments\nthrough Videoconferencing, Technology and Media (TAM), juried presentation, Council\nfor Exceptional Children, Albuquerque, NM, Jan. 2001.\nSimmons, T., Lewis, P. & Bauder, D. How to Conduct an Assistive Technology Assessment via\nVideoconferencing, juried presentation, TASH Conference, Dec., 2000\nSimmons, T.J., Educational Outcomes of students with Learning Disabilities, juried presentation,\nThe National Association of Career Development for Exceptional Children, juried\npresentation, Charleston, SC, Fall 1999.\nSimmons, T.J., Improving Kentucky\'s Special Education Programs. Kentucky State Council for\nExceptional Children, juried presentation, Louisville, KY, Fall 1999.\nSimmons, T.J., Steps Toward Education Progress - Project overview. Kentucky State Council for\nExceptional Children, juried presentation, Louisville, KY, Fall 1999.\nSimmons, T.J., The Status of Kentucky\'s Special Education Students: Problems and concerns.\nKentucky\'s State Advisory Board on Exceptional Children, invited presentation, Northern\nKentucky, Spring 1999.\nSimmons, T.J., Methods for meeting the needs of Kentucky\'s special education students.\nKentucky\'s Institution of Higher Education Consortium Annual Meeting, Louisville, KY,\ninvited presentation, Winter 1999.\nSimmons, T.J., Transition services training, mechanisms for individual school change,\nAssociation for Supported Employment, juried presentation, Louisville, KY, Spring\n1999.\nSimmons, T.J., Autism and best its benefits as a foundation in supported employment,\nAssociation for Supported Employment, juried presentation, Louisville, KY, Spring\n1999.\nSimmons, T.J., Transition and its benefits as a foundation in supported employment, Association\nfor Supported Employment, juried presentation, Louisville, KY, Spring 1998.\nSimmons, T.J., Transition coordinators: An experiential based graduate program. International\nConference, Division on Career Development and Transition, juried presentation,\nFlagstaff, AZ, October 1997.\n15\n\n\x0cSimmons, T.J., Transition services for youth and adults with autism, Statewide Conference on\nAutism, August 1997.\nSimmons, T.J., Employer Collaboration in Special Education: Historical Approaches, Joint Step\nby Step, Side by Side Statewide Parent and Professional Conference, juried presentation,\nLouisville, KY, May 1997.\nSimmons, T.J., Transition programs for students with disabilities. Step-by-Step Statewide\nConference for parents and families with disabilities, invited presentation, Louisville,\nKY, November 1996\nSimmons, T.J., Transition: The combination of career exploration and positive work experience\nfor students with severe disabilities. The Association for Persons with Severe Handicaps,\nInternational Conference, juried presentation, San Francisco, November 1995.\nSimmons, T.J., Training transition coordinators: An experiential based graduate program. The\nAssociation for Persons with Severe Handicaps, International Conference, juried\npresentation, San Francisco, November 1995.\nSimmons, T.J., Transition coordinators: An experiential based graduate program. International\nConference, Division on Career Development and Transition, juried presentation,\nRaleigh, NC, October 1995.\nSimmons, T.J., Systems change at the local level: Interventions for transition. The Project\nDirectors\' Ninth Annual National Meeting on Transition, juried presentation,\nWashington, D.C., June 1994.\nSimmons, T.J., Teachers as Transition Coordinators: Achieving Outcomes through Linkages.\nTransition and Communication Consortium on Learning Disabilities, State Conference,\nMarch 1994.\nSimmons, T.J., Involving consumers in the process of planning, Association for Persons in\nSupported Employment, National Conference, juried presentation, June 1994.\nSimmons, T.J., A "User-Friendly" model of Transition: Material and In service Training You\nCan Employ, Ohio Federation Council for Exceptional Children State Conference, juried\npresentation, November 1993.\nSimmons, T.J., Rehabilitation Professionals and Transition Planning: Achieving Outcomes\nThrough Linkages, Ohio Rehabilitation Association State Conference, juried\npresentation, November 1993.\nSimmons, T.J., Developing Statewide Transition Initiatives through Collaboration at State and\nLocal Levels, National Association for Persons with Severe Handicaps National\nConference, juried presentation, November 1993.\n16\n\n\x0cSimmons, T.J., Planning and Expanding Positive Futures for Youth with Disabilities, Division\non Career Development of CEC 7 th International Conference, juried presentation,\nAlbuquerque, NM, October 1993.\nSimmons, T.J., Collaboration of relevant participants in transition programs: Model interventions\nstrategies. The Project Directors\' Eighth Annual National Meeting on Transition, juried\npresentation, Washington, D.C., June 1993.\nSimmons, T.J., Employers as a resource to the planning process, Association for Persons in\nSupported Employment, National Conference, juried presentation, June 1993.\nSimmons, T.J., The Transition Outreach Project (TOP) Model for ITP planning in Ohio. Ohio\nFederation Council for Exceptional Children, juried presentation, December 1992.\nSimmons, T.J., Developing and Employer advisory board and interagency core transition team:\nDeveloping connections to benefit youth with severe handicaps. National Association for\nPersons with Severe Handicaps, juried presentation, November 1992.\nSimmons, T.J., Ohio\'s transition in-service training program: Connecting services and outcomes\nfir youth with severe handicaps. National Association for Persons with Severe\nHandicaps, juried presentation, November 1992.\nSimmons, T.J., Employers, adult service, and schools: Interventions for transition. The Project\nDirectors\' Seventh Annual National Meeting on Transition, juried presentation,\nWashington, D.C., June 1992.\nSimmons, T.J., The Kent State University research and training program in transition, Ohio\nAssociation for Persons with Severe Handicaps, juried presentation, February 1992.\nSimmons, T.J., The Transition Outreach Project (TOP) Model for ITP planning in Ohio. Ohio\nAssociation for Persons With Severe Handicaps, juried presentation, February 1992.\nSimmons, T.J., Transition planning: Developing a practical approach to transitional planning.\nOhio Association of Supervisors and Work-Study Coordinators, juried presentation,\nApril 1992.\nSimmons, T.J., The Kent State University research and training program in transition, Ohio\nRehabilitation Association State Conference, juried presentation, September 1991.\nSimmons, T.J., Interdisciplinary supported employment coordinator training program, Ohio\nRehabilitation Association State Conference, juried presentation, September 1991.\nSimmons, T.J., Transition training for professionals and families dealing with persons with\nsevere disabilities: Issues, procedures, results, and future trends, Sixth International\nConference on Career Development of Exceptional Children, juried presentation,\n17\n\n\x0cSeptember 1991.\nSimmons, T.J., Interdisciplinary transitional services: A field-based model. The Association for\nPersons with Severe Handicaps (State), juried presentation, March 1990.\nSimmons, T.J., Transition employer network: An approach to developing appropriate\nemployment options for transitioning from school to work for students with severe\ndisabilities. The Association for Persons with Severe Handicaps (State), juried\npresentation, March 1990.\nSimmons, T.J., Transition employer network: An approach to developing appropriate\nemployment options for transitioning from school to work for students with severe\ndisabilities. The Association for Persons with Severe Handicaps (National), juried\npresentation, December 1989.\nSimmons, T.J., The Stark County Developmental Disabilities Job Project: An approach to\nproviding supported employment to persons with severe orthopedic and other\ndevelopmental disabilities. Professional Association on Retardation, State conference,\njuried presentation, November 1988.\nSimmons, T.J., Vocational programming for persons with severe disabilities: Programming in\nthe community and sheltered environments. Two 1/2 day workshops for the Ohio\nInteragency Training Network for Developmental Disabilities, juried presentation,\nOctober 1988.\nSimmons, T.J., Direct service system change for providers of employment programs to the\nseverely and profoundly handicapped. Five day In-service on innovative design and\nchange over from a segregated to an integrated vocational model of service. Invited\npresentation, Lake County Board of MR/DD, April 1988.\nSimmons, T.J., Interdisciplinary field-based training in transitional services for severely\nhandicapped youth. The Association for Persons with Severe Handicaps (National) juried\npresentation, November 1988.\nSimmons, T.J., Traditional vs. innovative service models for transitioning severe and profoundly\nhandicapped persons into employment. In-service to Washington County Board of\nMR/DD Services, juried presentation, April 1988.\nSimmons, T.J., Interdisciplinary field-based training in transitional services for severely\nhandicapped youth. The Association for Persons with Severe Handicaps (State), juried\npresentation, March 1988.\nSimmons, T.J., Training for work/employment models. Summer Institute on the Topic of\nTransition Sponsored by MEO-SERRC (Mid-Eastern Ohio Special Education Regional\nResource Center) and the Integrated Services Project. July 1987\n\n18\n\n\x0cSimmons, T.J., Transitional services models for individuals with severe handicaps. Division of\nCareer Development of the Council for Exceptional Children Conference (National),\njuried presentation, September 1987.\nSimmons, T.J., Interdisciplinary field-based training in transitional services for severely\nhandicapped youth. College of Education Collegiality Conference, juried presentation,\nFebruary 1987.\nSimmons, T.J., Sheltered workshops: Problems and solutions. College of Education Collegiality\nConference, juried presentation, February 1987.\nSimmons, T.J., Interdisciplinary field-based training in transitional services for severely\nhandicapped youth. The Association for Persons with Severe Handicaps (National),\njuried presentation, October 1987.\nSimmons, T.J., Co-instructor of four one-week-long university workshops on Behavior\nManagement, Ohio State University. Summer 1982.\nSimmons, T.J., Research in service of service, The Association for the Severely Handicapped\n(National), juried presentation, October 1981.\nSimmons, T.J., Behavior management principles, Workshop of Behavior Analysis, Kent State\nUniversity. Spring 1981.\nSimmons, T.J., Technology in language and special education, Workshop In NeuroDevelopmental Therapy, Children Medical Center of Akron. Summer 1981.\nSimmons, T.J., Technology and special education, Workshop In Neuro Developmental Therapy,\nChildren\'s Medical Center of Akron. Summer 1980.\nSimmons, T.J., Assistant instructor for Behavior Management seminars, Kent State University.\nSpring and Summer 1978.\nIX\n\nService\nA. Committee Memberships,\nKentucky\nUNIVERSITY OF LOUISVILLE COMMITTEES\n\n-\n\nIRIG Committee\nFaculty Grievance Committee\nCOLLEGE OF EDUCATION COMMITTEES\n\n19\n\n\x0c-\n\nTechnology Committee\nTask Force For The Revision Of Masters And Rank Programs (1996)\nTask Force For Community Programs And Partnerships (1996)\nCurriculum Committee (1995 & 1996)\nTEACHING AND LEARNING COMMITTEE MEMBERSHIP\n\n-\n\nMSD interview committee\nPolicy review committee\nEDPS DEPARTMENTAL COMMITTEE MEMBERSHIPS\n\n-\n\n-\n\n-\n\nDoctoral Admissions Committee\nPersonnel Committee\nCurriculum Committee\nLBD Revision Committee\nKENTUCKY STATE/REGIONAL COMMITTEE AND ADVISORY BOARD\nMEMBERSHIPS\nInstitution of Higher Education Consortium, Steering Committee Member, Cooperative\nMulti-University initiative to address teacher education issues and special education.\nInter-agency Transition Planning Team for KIPDA, Regional planning board for nine\ncounty region surrounding Jefferson County Kentucky, 1995 to present.\nKentucky Systems Change Project Advisory Board, Advisory board designed to facilitate\ndevelopment of stat-wide improvements in services for persons with severe disabilities,\n1995 to present.\nCouncil for Retarded Citizens\xe2\x80\x99 Education Committee, Committee designed to promote\nimproved programs and services for people with severe disabilities, 1995 to present.\nState Advisory Panel for Exceptional Children Sub-committees, Advises the governor on\nthe development of services for students with disabilities, 1995 to present.\nSchool to Work and Community Task Force, 1996 to present.\nKentucky Transition Planning Council, Statewide Council, 1996 to present\nThomas Jefferson Middle School Site Based Decision-Making Council (SBDM) 7/97 to\n99.\nSeneca High School SBDM 7/97 to 98.\nPresident, State of Kentucky\xe2\x80\x99s Division of Mental Retardation for the International\nCouncil of Exceptional Children, 1996 to present.\nVice-President and Board Member, Kentucky Chapter of the Association for Persons\nwith Severe Handicaps (TASH), 7/97 to present.\nCommittee Memberships, Ohio\n\n-\n\nAdvisory Board Member, Ohio\'s Futures Forum, Goal 4, Designed to oversee the\nimprovement of Ohio\'s schools in the area of Transition services, 1990 to 1995.\nAdvisory Board Member, Ohio\'s Futures Forum, Goal 8, Designed to oversee the\nimprovement of Ohio\'s schools in the area of evaluation and program development, 1990\n20\n\n\x0c-\n\n-\n\nto 1995.\nTechnical Assistance Planning Board Member, Ohio\'s System Change Project, Provides\noversight and training to local, regional, and state programs related to transition services,\n1992 to 1995.\nAdvisory Board Member, Ohio\'s Mental Retardation and Developmental Disabilities\nadvisory group for systems change and review of policies, 1993 to 1995.\nTechnical Assistance Planning Board Member, Ohio\'s Supported Employment System\nChange Project, Provides oversight and training to local, regional, and state programs\nrelated to supported employment services, 1993 to 1995.\n\nB.\n\nProfessional Organizations\n\n-\n\nAmerican Association of Mental Retardation\nThe Council of Exceptional Children\nDivision for Children with Behavior Disorders\nDivision of Research\nDivision of Developmental Disabilities (KY Chapter President)\nDivision of Teacher Education\nDivision on Career Development and Transition (KY Chapter President)\nDivision of Learning Disabilities\nDivision of Assistive Technology\nThe Association for persons with Severe Handicaps, Vice-President, KY chapter\nNational Rehabilitation Association\nAssociation for Persons in Supported Employment\nUS Distance Learning Association\nPresident and Treasurer, KY DLA\n\n-\n\nC.\n\nHonors, Awards.\n\n-\n\nUniversity Teaching Fellow, Kent State University, 1987.\nKentucky Colonel, 2002.\nBill Cox Lifetime Achievement: Disability Awareness Award, 2006.\n\n21'