TransCen Bibliography Organized by Topics
TransCen Authors in bold, linked documents underlined
Career Development for Youth with Disabilities
Transition Planning and Implementation
Employment and Employer Relationships
Legislation and Policy Implementation
Career Development for Youth with Disabilities
Cuozzo, L. (2002). Labor market trends for technology-focused occupations and career fields: Implications for High School/High Tech program operators. National Collaborative on Workforce and Disability (NCWD), Information Brief, 2.
Cuozzo, L. et al. (2003). High School/High Tech program manual. Washington, D.C.: Institute for Educational Leadership, National Collaborative for Workforce and Disability for Youth (NCWD).
Cuozzo, L., & Trusillo, E. (2003). New opportunities for the workforce: Developing effective workforce development programs for all youth. Wheaton, MD: Career Transition Center, Inc.
Finch, C., & Mooney, M. (2002). School-to-work curricula in the middle schools: Design, benefits, and concerns. Workforce Education Forum, 29(1), 16-40.
Gramlich, M., Crane, K., Peterson, K., & Stenhjem, P. (2003). Work-based learning and future employment for youth: A guide for parents and guardians. National Center on Secondary Education and Transition (NCSET), Information Brief, 2(2).
Gramlich, M., & Cuozzo, L. (2003). Math, Science and Technology: Essential Skills for Career Success in the 21st Century. National Collaborative on Workforce and Disability (NCWD), Information Brief, 7.
Luecking, R. & Murphy, S. (2000, Spring). Postsecondary options for young adults with intensive support needs. Impact, Institue on Community Integration (UAP), Reasearch and Traiing Center on Community LIving, 13(1), 10-11.
Merrick, J., Johnson, J. & Leedy, M. (2000, second printing). Optimizing the learning environment for students with disabilities: A faculty/student guide. Rockville, MD: Montgomery College.
Mooney, M. & School, L. (2002). Students with disabilities in Wisconsin youth apprenticeship programs: Supports and accommodations. Madison: University of Wisconsin-Madison, Center on Education and Work, Brief, 2.
Mooney, M., & Scholl, L. (2004, Spring). Students with disabilities in youth apprenticeship programs: Supports and accommodations. Career Development for Exceptional Individuals, 27(1), 7-25
National Collaborative on Workforce and Disability for Youth (2004). Assessment... the process of collecting information that can be used in decision-making, career-planning, and service plan development for a young person. National Collaborative on Workforce and Disability for Youth (NCWD/Youth), Quick Reference Guide: Author. (Luecking, R., Mooney, M., & Stuart, C. contributing authors).
Rogan, P., Luecking, R., & Held, M. (2001). Career development: Helping youth with mild cognitive limitations achieve successful careers. In A. Tymchuk, K. Lakin, & R. Luckasson (Eds.) The forgotten generation: The status and challenges of adults with mild cognitive limitations (pp. 119-137). Baltimore: Paul H. Brookes Publishing Co.
Ryndak, D.L., Alper, S., Stuart, C.H., & Clark, D.M. (in press) Innovations: Identifying curriculum for students with severe disabilities in general education classrooms. Journal of Special Education.
Ryndak, D.L., Conroy, M., Clark, D., & Stuart, C.H. (2001). Preparing to meet the needs of students with severe disabilities: Program configuration and expertise. Journal of the Association for Persons with Severe Handicaps, 26 (2), 96-105.
Scholl, L. & Mooney, M. (2002). Students with disabilities in Wisconsin youth apprenticeship programs: Disability disclosure issues. Madison: University of Wisconsin-Madison Center on Education and Work, Brief, 3.
School, L. &Mooney, M. (2004). Youth with Disabilities in Work-based Learning Programs: Factors that Influence Success. The Journal for Vocational Special Needs Education, 26(1,2)
Transition Planning and Implementation
Tindle, K., Leconte, P., Buchanan, L., & Taymans, J. (April 2005). Transition Planning: Community Mapping as a Tool for Teachers and Students. National Center on Secondary Education and Transition (NCSET), Research to Practice Brief, 4(1).
Buchanan, L. (2003, July). The Disclosure Dilemma for Advocates. Information from Heath, The George Washington University HEATH Resource Center.
Crane, K., Gramlich, M. & Peterson, K. (2004). Putting interagency agreements into action. National Center on Secondary Education and Transition (NCSET), Issue Brief, 3(2).
Crane, K., & Skinner, B. (2003). Community resource mapping: A strategy for promoting successful transition for youth with disabilities. National Center on Secondary Education and Transition (NCSET), Information Brief, 2(1).
Donovan, M. & Tilson, G. (1998). The Marriott Foundation’s Bridges…from school to work program: A framework for successful employment outcomes for people with disabilities. Journal of Vocational Rehabilitation, 10(1), 15-21.
Luecking, R. (2001). Preparing youth with disabilities for an increasingly technical work place, Summary of Forum 3, January 26, 2001. In S. Pearson, Summary of a forum series on: Leveling the playing field-- Technology as a n equalizer in education, transition to careers and daiy life (pp. 19-24). Washington, D.C.: American Youth Policy Forum.
Luecking, R., & Certo, N. (2003). Integrating service systems at the point of transition for youth with significant support needs: A model that works. American Rehabilitation, 27(1), 2-9.
Luecking, R., & Certo, N. (2002). Integrating service systems at the point of transition for youth with significant disabilities: A model that works. National Center on Secondary Education and Transition (NCSET), Information Brief, 1(4).
Luecking, R., & Fabian, E. (1997). Transition from school to work. In S. Pueschel & M. Sustrova (Eds.), Adolescents with down syndrome: Toward a more fulfilling life (pp. 235-243). Baltimore: Paul H. Brookes Publishing Co.
Luecking, R., & Fabian, E. (2000). Paid internships and employment success for youth in transition. Career Development for Exceptional Individuals, 23(2), 205-21.
Luecking, R., Crane, K., & Mooney, M. (2002). Addressing the transition needs of youth with disabilities through the WIA system. National Center on Secondary Education and Transition (NCSET), Information Brief, 1(6).
Luecking, R., & Gramlich, M. (2003). Quality work-based learning and postschool employment success. National Center on Secondary Education and Transition (NCSET), Issue Brief, 2(2).
Luecking, R. & Hathaway, S. (1992). School to work transition for youth with severe disabilities: A planning and procedures manual. Rockville, MD: TransCen, Inc.
Mooney, M., Crane, K., & Tilson, G. (2003). Transition issues in the state of Florida: A white paper. Rockville, MD: TransCen, Inc.
Tilson, G. (1998). Developing self-determination skills for youth in transition: A four-module training curriculum. Rockville, MD. TransCen, Inc.
Tilson, G., Cuozzo, L, & Coppola, J. (2001). Positive personal profile: Helping all students become active participants in the post-high school transition planning process. Rockville, MD: TransCen, Inc.
Tilson, G. (2000). The marketing game: How to create exciting work-based learning opportunities for youth with disabilities. Rockville, MD: TransCen, Inc.
Tilson, G, Luecking, R. & Donovan, M. (1994). Involving employers in transition: The Bridges model. Career Development for Exceptional Individuals, 17(1), 77-89.
Tilson, G., Luecking, R. & West, L. (1997). The employer partnership in transition for youth with disabilities. The Journal for Vocational Special Needs Education, 18, 88-92.
TransCen, Inc. (2005). The 411 on Disability Disclosure: A Workbook for Youth with Disabilities National Collaborative on Workforce and Disability for Youth, Office of Disability Employment Policy.
Employment and Employer Relationships
Dileo, D., Luecking, R., & Hathaway, S. (1995). Natural supports in action: Strategies to facilitate employer supports of workers with disabilities. St. Augustine, FL: Training Resource Network, Inc.
Fabian, E., Luecking, R., & Tilson, G. (1995, January/February/March). Employer and rehabilitation personnel perspectives on hiring persons with disabilities: Implications for job development. Journal of Rehabilitation, 42-49.
Fabian, E., Luecking, R., & Tilson, G. (1994). Working relationships: The job development specialists guide to successful partnerships with business. Baltimore: Paul H. Brookes Publishing Company.
Gramlich, M. (1999). How to facilitate workplace mentoring: A guide for teachers to support employers and student workers. Rockville, MD: TransCen, Inc.
Gramlich, M. (1999). Workplace mentoring: A guide for employers to support student workers. Rockville, MD: TransCen, Inc.
Inge, K. & Tilson, G. (1997). Ensuring support systems that work: Getting beyond the natural supports versus job coach controversy. Journal of Vocational Rehabilitation.
Leedy, M., Deschamps, A., Hathaway, S., Baum, P., & Farrington, S. (1994). Diversity and disability in the workplace: The winner’s circle trainer’s manual. Rockville, MD: TransCen, Inc.
Luecking, R. (1997). Persuading employers to hire people with learning disabilities. In P. Gerber, & D. Brown (Eds.), Learning Disabilities and Employment (pp. 215-233). Austin, TX: PRO-ED.
Luecking, R. (2000, Fall). Thriving business relationships in the new economy. The SEC National Supported Employment Consortium. Richmond, VA: Virginia Commonwealth University.
Luecking, R. (2003). Employer perspectives on hiring and accommodating youth in transition. Journal of Special Education Technology, 18(4), 65-72.
Luecking, R. (2003). Doing it the company way: Employer perspectives on workplace supports. The George Washington University HEATH Resource Center, 1, 1-11.
Luecking, R. (2004, June). Building business-friendly community rehabilitation partnerships. Teleconference conducted at the RSA Region V CRP-RCEP, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, Illinois.
Luecking, R. (2004). Essential tools: In their own words: Employer perspectives on youth with disabilities in the workplace. Minneapolis, MN: University of Minnesota, Institute on Community Integration, National Center on Secondary Education and Transition.
Luecking, R. (2005). Strategies for youth workforce programs to become employer-friendly intermediaries. National Collaborative on Workforce and Disability for Youth (NCWD/Youth), Information Brief, 12.
Luecking, R., Cuozzo, L., et al. (2007) Cross Cultural Field Exhcange as a Rehabilitation Professional Development Experience. Journal of Applied Rehabilitation Counseling, V 38, #3 (Fall 2007) : 18-24.
Luecking, R.G., Fabian, E.S., & Tilson, G.P. (2004). Working relationships: Creating career opportunities for job seekers with disabilities through employer partnerships. Baltimore: Paul H. Brookes Publishing Co., Inc.
Luecking, R., & Leedy, M. (1991). Employment and training of persons with disabilities: An implementation guide. Rockville, MD: TransCen, Inc.
Luecking, R., Luecking, D., & Steckel, A. (2004, February). Public private partnerships: A model for success (P. Wehman, V. Brooke, & H. Green, Eds.). Richmond, VA: Virginia Commonwealth University Rehabilitation Research & Training Center on Workplace Supports (VCU-RRTC).
Luecking, R., & Mays-Bester, F. (2004). Building business-friendly community rehabilitation programs. Around the Region. RSA Region V CRP-RCEP, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, 6, 1-2.
Luecking, R., & Mooney, M. (2002). Tapping employment opportunities for youth with disabilities by engaging effectively with employers. National Center on Secondary Education and Transition (NCSET), Research to Practice Brief, 1 (3).
Luecking, R. & Murphy, S. (2004). Non-traditional employment through customized consultation. In R. Luecking, E. Fabian, & G. Tilson, Working Relationships: Creating career opportunities for job seekers with disabilities through employer partnerships. Baltimore: Paul H. Brookes Publishing Company.
Luecking, R., & Tilson, G. (2002). A practical introduction to customized employment. Rockville, MD: TransCen, Inc.
Luecking, R., Wilson, W., & Verstegen, D. (2004). Employer perspectives and customized employment. Tennessee Customized Employment Partnership, Information Brief, 2(1).
Mank, D. & Tilson, G. (1999) Business partnerships. In P. Wehman and P. Sherron Targett (Eds.). Vocational curriculum for individuals with special needs: Transition from school to adulthood. Austin: ProEd.
Mooney, M., Bremer, C., & Crane, K. (2003). A national leadership summit on improving results for youth: State priorities and needs for assistance. National Center on Secondary Education and Transition (NCSET).
Tilson, G. (1996). Building relationships with employers by applying solid customer service principles. Journal of Vocational Rehabilitation, 6, 77-82.
TransCen, Inc. (2003). Employer perspectives on increasing employment opportunities for Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders with disabilities. National Technical Assistance Center (NTAC-AAPI), Employment Brief, 4(7).
TransCen, Inc. (2003). An interview with John TC Yeh. National Technical Assistance Center (NTAC-AAPI), Success Stories: Persons with disabilities.
TransCen, Inc. (2004). John Yeh-A man of few words. National Technical Assistance Center (NTAC-AAPI), Success Story Brief, 5(1).
Wills, J. & Luecking, R. (2004). Making the connections: Growing and supporting new organizations: Intermediaries. National Collaborative on Workforce and Disability for Youth, Office of Disability Employment Policy, Information Brief, 8.
Legislation and Policy Implementation
ADA Information Center, (2000). Civil rights & people with disabilities: Americans with disabilities act (ADA): A series of lesson plans for educators. Rockville, MD: ADA Information Center for the Mid –Atlantic Region.
Crane, K, Luecking, R., & Johnson, D. (2002). Youth with disabilities and the Workforce Investment Act of 1998. National Center on Secondary Education and Transition (NCSET), Policy Update, 1(2).
Johnson, D., Stodden, R., Emanual, E., Luecking, R., & Mack, M. (2002). Current challenges facing secondary education and transition services: What research tells us. Exceptional Children, 68(4), 519-531.
Luecking, R., Cuozzo, L. & Seleznow, E. (2004). Workforce Development: A Quarterly Publication of the Maryland Customized Employment Partnership, 1(1).
Mooney, M., & Crane, K. (2002). Connecting employers, schools, and youth through intermediaries. National Center on Secondary Education and Transition (NCSET), Issues Brief, 1(3).
Mooney, M., Phelps, L.A., & Anctil, T. (2002). Using post school outcomes data to improve practices and policies in restructured inclusive high schools. Madison: University of Madison Wisconsin-Madison, Wisconsin Center for Education Research (WCER), Research Institute on Secondary Education Reform (RISER) for Youth with Disabilities, Brief, 6.
National Center on Secondary Education and Transition (2002). Youth with disabilities and the workforce investment act of 1998. National Center on Secondary Education and Transition (NCSET), Policy Update, 1(2).: Author.
National Council on Disabilities (2000). Transition and post-school outcomes for youth with disabilities: Closing the gaps to post-secondary education and employment. Washington, D.C. (L. Buchanan contributing author).
Stuart, C.H. (in progress). Differences in educational professionals’ knowledge and development of knowledge relating to the Supplemental Security Income (SSI) Program. Dissertation Results: August 2003.
Stuart, C.H. & Smith, S.W. (2002). Transition planning for students with severe disabilities: Policy implications for the classroom. Intervention in School and Clinic, 37 (4), 234-236.