Brian H Abery

Conducts the first large-scale study of the effects of a self-determination training intervention with Direct Support Professionals (DSPs) designed to support the self-determination of persons with...

Studies health care coordination and its impact on the lives of people with disabilities. This longitudinal study project includes an environmental scan and a series of focus groups to generate and...

Develops a sustainable, long-term inclusive service learning program that brings together K-12 students with a wide range of abilities to participate in service learning and bridge the gap between...

Establishes training programs nationwide to assist persons with disabilities in practicing self-determination in their lives.

Examines the intended and unintended consequences of states' large-scale alternate assessments based on alternate achievement standards (AA-AAS). Federal law requires states to conduct AA-AAS for...

Conducts a wide range of research, training, and technical assistance and dissemination projects related to community supports under its center grant and related project funding. The RTC is a...

Conducts a nine-year longitudinal study to ascertain the consequential evidence of the AA-AAS used within the states of Michigan, Pennsylvania, and Wisconsin. The goal of this project is to collect...

Instills hope, a sense of purpose, self-confidence, and a positive vision of the future among at-risk, high school youth with and without disabilities through a year-long inclusive service learning...