Dr. Blumberg holds a Ph.D..in Special Education and Rehabilitation from the University of Oregon, and an M.A. in Counseling from the University of San Francisco. He conducts research and has published articles and book chapters in the areas of positive behavioral support, the transition from school to adult life, post secondary education for youth with intellectual disabilities, autism spectrum disorders, and the needs of individuals who are dually diagnosed with mental illness and intellectual disability. In addition he is an affiliated faculty advisor for the Career and Community Studies program and is the Principal Investigator of the Transition to Postsecondary Education for Students with Intellectual Disabilities (TPSID) grant. A five year federal grant to enhance the CCS program.