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Judith Gross, Ph.D.

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Center:
IN-Indiana Institute on Disability and Community, UCEDD
Contact Information:
812-855-6508
Leadership:
Primary Activity Coordinators:
Community Education Director
Discipline Coordinators:
Specialty Resource Contacts:
Center Director
Center on Community Living and Careers
Discipline(s):
Secondary Transition Services, Supported Employment
AUCD Council Membership:
No Council Membership
Vita/Bio:

ACADEMIC BACKGROUND
Ph.D. Special Education. University of Kansas, Lawrence, Kansas, 2010.
M.Ed. Special Education. Montana State University, Billings, Montana, 2003
B.A. Special Education. MacMurray College, Jacksonville, Illinois, 1997, Magna Cum Laude

PROFESSIONAL LICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS
Montana Class 1, Level 8 Educator License with endorsements in Special Education (P-12) and Mathematics (1999-2015)

Illinois Standard Elementary and Secondary Teaching Certificates with endorsements in Learning Disabilities and Social Emotional Disorders (1997-2013)

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
August 2017 to present Associate Research Scholar and Center Director,
Center on Community Living and Careers,
Indiana Institute on Disability and Community.
Indiana University, Bloomington, IN

Oct. 2016 to present Assistant Research Professor, Rehabilitation Research and Training Center on
Promoting Interventions for Community Living (RRTC/PICL).
University of Kansas, Lawrence, KS

Oct. 2016 to July 2017 Principal Investigator, Evaluating the Outcomes of Kansas Project SEARCH
Participants. Beach Center on Disability. University of Kansas, Lawrence, KS

Summer 2015 Special Graduate Faculty, Department of Special Education,
University of Kansas, Lawrence, KS.
Taught Family and Interprofessional Collaboration in Special Education.

Dec. 2014 to present Consultant on FEAT adoption, Sherlock Center on Disabilities,
Rhode Island College, Providence, RI

Service:
Linked Projects
VR Technical Assistance EXP 8/31/17
IN DOE Indiana Secondary Transition Resource Ctr EXPIRES 9/30/17
VR Training & Logistics, 7/1/17-5/31/18
CCLC State Appropriation
CCLC Income Account
FEAT (PTI Nebraska)
Systematic Literature Review (U Kansas)
IN DOE Indiana Secondary Transition Resource Ctr EXPIRES 9/30/18
VR Technical Assistance & Training
Systematic Literature Review (U Kansas) Part 2
FEAT (U Kansas)
VR Training & Logistics, 6/1/18-6/30/18
VRLA: VR Training & Logistics, 7/1/18-5/31/19
IN DOE Indiana Secondary Transition Resource Ctr EXPIRES 9/30/19
CCLC State Appropriation
CCLC Income Account
CCLC Other Designated Funds
CCLC Other Designated Funds
FEAT (PTI Nebraska)
Family Employment Awareness Training/AWS
VR Training & Logistics, 7/1/18-5/31/19
IN DOE Indiana Secondary Transition Resource Ctr EXPIRES 9/30/18
VR Technical Assistance & Training
Self Employment
Family Employment Awareness Training/AWS
FEAT (Oklahoma PCDD)
CCLC Other Designated Funds
CCLC Other Designated Funds
CCLC State Appropriation
FEAT (Oklahoma PCDD)
Florida VRLA
FEAT (PTI Nebraska)
Family Employment Awareness Training/AWS
VRLA, expires 6/30/20
IN DOE Indiana Secondary Transition Resource Ctr EXPIRES 9/30/19
VRTA, Exp 8/31/19
Self Employment
VRTA, Exp 6/30/20
CCLC Income Account
IN DOE Indiana Secondary Transition Resource Ctr EXPIRES 9/30/20
Evalluating Post Secondary Outcomes of Students with Disabilities, AKA Indicator 14
2020 Symposium
CCLC Other Designated Funds
CCLC sub TRANS Other Designated Funds
CCLC State Appropriation
CCLC Income Account
Family Employment Awareness Training/AWS
Oklahoma FEAT Implementation
FEAT (PTI Nebraska)
Evaluating Post Secondary Outcomes of Students with Disabilities, AKA Indicator 14
BIN Program -- Vocational Rehabilitation Technical Assistance
Staff Training - Vocational Rehabilitation
IN DOE Indiana Secondary Transition Resource Ctr EXPIRES 9/30/20
Self Employment
IN DOE Indiana Secondary Transition Resource Ctr EXPIRES 9/30/21
Evaluating Post Secondary Outcomes of Students with Disabilities, AKA Indicator 14
Summer 2021 Transition Conference
CCLC Other Designated Funds
CCLC sub TRANS Other Designated Funds
CCLC State Appropriation
Oklahoma FEAT Implementation
Family Employment Awareness Training/AWS
Summer 2021 Transition Conference
CCLC Income Account
Evaluating Post Secondary Outcomes of Students with Disabilities, AKA Indicator 14
Staff Training - Vocational Rehabilitation
BIN Program -- Vocational Rehabilitation Technical Assistance
IN DOE Indiana Secondary Transition Resource Ctr EXPIRES 9/30/21
IN DOE Indiana Secondary Transition Resource Ctr EXPIRES 9/30/22
Evaluating Post Secondary Outcomes of Students with Disabilities, AKA Indicator 14
BIN Program -- Vocational Rehabilitation Technical Assistance (Yrs 1, 2 & 3 of 4)
CCLC Income Account
CCLC Other Designated Funds
CCLC State Appropriation
CCLC sub TRANS Other Designated Funds
Evaluating Post Secondary Outcomes of Students with Disabilities, AKA Indicator 14
IN DOE Indiana Secondary Transition Resource Ctr EXPIRES 9/30/22
CCLC Income Account
CCLC Other Designated Funds
CCLC State Appropriation
Microcredentialing in CTE Programs (ICHE)
Arc of Evansville - Community Conversations on Transition to Competitive Employment
New York Family Employment Awareness Training (NY FEAT)
Arc of Evansville - Community Conversations on Transition to Competitive Employment
CCLC Income Account
CCLC Other Designated Funds
CCLC State Appropriation
Indiana Benefits Information Network (BIN) Program
Family Employment Awareness Training (FEAT)
ECE Micro Pilot
Linked Products
Discovery Decision Guide
Indiana Employment Specialist Training
Supporting Success in the Workplace Part 1: Systematic Instruction
Supporting Success in the Workplace Part 2: Employment Supports and Retention Plan
Feedback for Indiana Vocational Rehabilitation on Forms and Supported Employment
Resource Ownership Basics
Advanced Supported Employment Training
The Visual Resume Builder: A Tool for Employment Specialists
The Visual Resume
Hoosier Orientation Handbook, 3rd Ed.
Natural Supports
Fact Sheet for Indiana Educators: Pre-Employment Transition Services Flowchart
Perceptions of family engagement and support in SWIFT schools.
Document analysis.
Community-based interventions.
Families as partners in educational decision-making
Family impact in adulthood.
Hispanic caregiver experiences supporting positive post-school outcomes for young adults with disabilities.
Lessons from the workplace by Project SEARCH interns.
Transition to employment for young Hispanic adults
Supporting students with disabilities, families, and professionals to collaborate during the transition to adulthood.
Engaging families and elevating expectations: A focus on employment.
Developing and testing strengths-based interventions for parents of children with disabilities.
Lift your voice to support employment for people with IDD!
Tips, trust, and humor: Connecting with Indiana teachers and employment specialists.
Engaging all Partners in the Transition to Adulthood
Feedback for Indiana Vocational Rehabilitation on Work Experience Funding Structure
Shared Solutions
Self Employment Services
Self Employment Resource Information
Social Security Language for the Entrepreneur
Self-Employment and Social Security Disability Insurance for the Entrepreneur
Social Security Work Incentives for the Entrepreneur: Quick Glance
1619(b): SSI and Medicaid Coverage for the Entrepreneur
Self-Employment and Supplemental Security Income for the Entrepreneur
Regional IEP Training Webinar: Collaborative Planning for Transition: From Process to Practice
Job Development: Beyond Barriers to Passion and Possibilities
Leadership Series: Building Effective Employment Teams
Communication Follow -up
Employment Specialist Training
Mental Health and Vocational Rehabilitation
Effective Rehabilitation Counseling
Job Related Services and Concepts
Assistive Technology
Career Guidance and Counseling
Culturally Proficient Vocational Rehabilitation Counseling
Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) and Vocational Rehabilitation
Indiana Vocational Rehabilitation Comprehensive Needs Assessment Report
1619(b): SSI and Medicaid Coverage for the Entrepreneur
Job Development: Beyond Barriers to Passion and Possibilities
Self Employment Resource Information
Self Employment Services
Self-Employment and Social Security Disability Insurance for the Entrepreneur
Self-Employment and Supplemental Security Income for the Entrepreneur
Social Security Language for the Entrepreneur
Social Security Work Incentives for the Entrepreneur: Quick Glance
Discovery Decision Guide
Discovery Planning: Questions for Further Exploration
Discovery Quick Check
Discovery Profile Sample
Employment Services Activity Guide
Personality Traits
Behavior Supports
Exploring Interests to Identify Vocational Themes
Discovery Translation Chart
Leadership Series: Vocational Rehabilitation and Employment Provider Leaders (Revised)
Benefits Counseling for Benefit Information Network (BIN) Referral and Process: Video
Facing double jeopardy: The transition experiences of Latina family caregivers of young adults with disabilities living in a rural community.
Indiana Cadres of Transition Leaders Capacity Building Institute
Multifaceted interventions for supporting community participation among adults with disabilities: A systematic review.
Indiana Secondary Transition Resource Center, Transition Portfolio Session 1, Here I Am, Let's Come Up with a Plan
Indiana Secondary Transition Resource Center, Transition Portfolio Session 2, Look At Me! So Much to See!
Indiana Secondary Transition Resource Center, Transition Portfolio Session 3, The Things I Achieve, You Wouldn't Believe!
Indiana Secondary Transition Resource Center, Transition Portfolio Session 4, Job One. Job Two. Finding the Right Job for You!
Indiana Secondary Transition Resource Center, Transition Portfolio Session 5, Hop on Top, Cream of the Crop!
Indiana Secondary Transition Resource Center, Transition Portfolio Training Series Padlet
Success Stories: Embrace Designs
Success Stories: Channel 27 News and Entertainment
Entrepreneurship Education for Pre-Employment Transition Service Providers
Self-Employment Reference Guide
Shared Solutions Blog
Shared Solutions Blog
Magic at Work: Transition Success Stories
Accessible Documents 101
Supported Employment: Developing Natural Supports
Shared Solutions Blog
Shared Solutions Blog
Shared Solutions Blog
Shared Solutions Blog
Shared Solutions Blog
Shared Solutions Blog
Shared Solutions Blog
Choosing an Employment Provider Agency Guide
Indiana's Benefits Counseling Systems
Creating the Prefect Magic for Coordination Benefits Counseling
What is BIN and How Can it Help?
Indiana Secondary Transition Resource Center, Transition Portfolio Session 1, Introduction to Portfolio Components
Indiana Secondary Transition Resource Center, Transition Portfolio Session 2, Introduction to the Use of Portfolio Artifacts
Indiana Secondary Transition Resource Center, Transition Portfolio Session 3, Demonstration of Google Sites
Google Sites Transition Portfolio How-To-Guide
Workplace Culture Inclusivity with Emphasis on Invisible Disabilities
Shared Solutions Blog
Shared Solutions Blog
Shared Solutions Blog
Tuesday's Transition Tips
Indiana Transition IEP Rubric
Indiana Transition IEP Checklist
Best Practices for Partners in Benefits Counseling
2022 Work Incentive Fact Sheets from Indiana's Benefits Information Network
2022 Information for Families and Students with IEPs
Employment Consultant Training with an Emphasis in Customized Employment
Suppoerted Employment: Developing Natural Supports
Job Development 101
Trauma Informed Care
Anxiety Disorders
Personality Disorders
Schizophrenia Spectrum and other Psychotic Disorders
Bipolar Disorders
Formerly Incarcerated Individuals and Employment
Substance Use Disorders
Verbal De-escalation and Listening Skills: Keys to Supporting Individuals with Challenges in the Workplace
Autism Works! A Neurodivergent Perspective
Formerly Incarcerated
Excellence for Everyone: The Transition IEP
Excellence for Everyone: The Transition Portfolio
Tuesday's Transition Tips
What's Next
Career Pathway Plans: What, Why and How
MI Spirit and OARS
Autism 1: Foundations
Autism 2: Autism, Empowerment, and Employment
2023 Work Incentive Fact Sheets from Indiana's Benefits Information Network
Riding the Benefits Counseling Wave - What's New in 2023
Benefits and ABLE Accounts: Working Together for Your Future
Substance Use Disorders
Trauma-Informed Care
Formerly Incarcerated
Anxiety Disorders
Schizophrenia Spectrum and Other Psychotic Disorders
Communication Disorders
Personality Disorders
Transformation to CIE
Portfolios and Profiles: Portals to Competitive, Integrated Employment and Other Valued Roles
Transitioning to Competitive Integrated Employment: Communication Strategies for Providers, Messages for Families
Breaking Barriers: Navigating the Shift from Sheltered Workshop to Competitive Integrated Employment
Tuesday's Tips
What's Next
Shared Solutions
Autism, empowerment, and employment!
Autism works! Considerations for Transition to Employment.
Working with autistic colleagues: What you need to know. Presentation at the Indiana University College of Arts and Sciences Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Fall 2023 Staff Retreat.
Working with autistic colleagues: What you need to know. Presentation at the Indiana State Financial Aid Association Virtual Meeting.
Neurodiversity 101: Techniques and Tools for Advisors.
Transition Planning and Processes Framework
Supported Decision Making Framework
Competitive Integrated Employment Framework
The Transition IEP Framework
Benefits Framework
Having the Talk About Supported Decision-Making
Supported Decision-Making, Five Key Messages
A Broad Spectrum of Support
Considering Supported Decision-Making, an Alternative to Guardianship
Transition Planning and Processes: Five Best Practices
Transition Planning and Processes, Key Components
Transition Best Practices: From School to Work
Introduction to Supported Employment
How to Find the Pick List
Indiana Transition Mini-Series (UPDATED 2022)
DDRS Seamless Transition Pilot Professional Product
Competitive Integrated Employment, Key Messages
Benefits, Key Messages
The Transition IEP, Key Messages
Transition Planning and Processes Schematic
Competitive Integrated Employment Schematic
Supported Decision Making Schematic
Benefits Schematic
The Transition IEP Schematic
Childhood Development Associate (CDA) Microcredential Guide to Implementation
EDI Words and Definitions for Grant Work
Microcredentials Curriculum Skills Progression for Early Childhood Education CTE Programs
Microcredentials for Students with Intellectual Disabilities in CTE Early Childhood Education Certification Programs
Assessment for Microcredentials aligned with Indiana Early Childhood Education CTE Program Curriculum
Acquired Brain Injury
Autism: transitioning to adult life
Family Employment First Topic Schematics
Main Messages of Transition Related Topics
Evansville Resources Wellness Chart
Building a Meaningful Day: A Step-By-Step Guide
Creating a Meaningful Day
Navigating Work Fears
Creating an Employment Vision
Information for Families and Students with IEPs
Empowering Transitions: Essential Steps for Community Service Providers Facilitating Competitive Integrated Employment
Transitioning to Integrative Competitive Employment: Communication Strategies for Providers & Messages for Families
Guiding the Transition to Competitive Integrated Employment: 10 Essential Steps for Individuals and Families
Breaking Barriers: Navigating the Shift from Sheltered Workshop to Competitive Integrative Employment
Individual Employment Stories
Employment Stories
Pepea Pamoja:† Applying the Ecological Validity Framework to co-develop a wellbeing and behavioural training program for caregivers of young children with autism in low-resource settings of Kenya and the United States
Portfolios and Profiles: Portals to Competitive, Integrated Employment and Other Valued Roles
Neurodiversity 101: Presentation to the Walter Center for Career Achievement.
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