MICHAEL J. HOENIG
Education:
- 1984 B.A. Central College, Pella, IA
Major: Psychology
Minor: Spanish
- 1987 M.A. University of Iowa, Iowa City, IA
Concentration: Rehabilitation Counseling
Experience:
9/93 - Present University of Iowa 319-353-6448
University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics
Center for Disabilities and Development, Iowa's University Center for
Excellence on Disabilities
Iowa City, IA 52242
Program Coordinator: Administer grants; conduct mental health awareness training; seek out funding sources; develop projects; consult with consumers and policy makers concerning statewide disability rights issues; represent CDD and interests of persons with disabilities on UI committees; conduct disability awareness presentations.
2/90-9/93 Illinois/Iowa Cenr for Independent Living 309-793-0090
P.O. Box 6156
Rock Island, IL 61204-6156
Director of Programs: Supervised direct service staff; coordinated volunteer programs; served as liaison between board and direct service staff; represented Independent Living Center at networking meetings and activities of service organizations; compiled program statistics. Served as acting director during eight-week absence of executive director.
7/89-1/90 Illinois Department of Rehabilitation Services 309-786-1263
4711 44th Street, Suite 3
Rock Island, IL 61201
Rehabilitation Instructor: Counseling, teaching, and assessment of blind adults; consultation with families and service providers.
12/85-7/89 Iowa Department for the Blind 515-281-1333
524 Fourth Street
Des Moines, IA 50309
Rehabilitation Teacher: Assessment, teaching, and counseling of blind adults; inter-agency coordination; consultation with families; public speaking; advocacy.
Professional Organizations:
Association of University Centers on Disabilities- Council on Community Advocacy Past Co-chair
American Council of the Blind - Past state affiliate President and Past Member of National Convention Planning Committee
UI Council on Disability Awareness - Member
Iowa Commission for the Blind - Past member and chair
Strengths:
Communication; organization; proficiency with MS Word 2010, MS Outlook, Internet Explorer, JAWS screen reading software, and BrailleNote
