CURRENT APPOINTMENT
Research Professor and Rehabilitation Projects Director 9/94 – pres.
University of New Hampshire Institute on Disability, Durham NH
Conduct sponsored research and demonstration projects to advance the community inclusion of individuals with disabilities. Develop and conduct seminars and workshops on employment-related topics. Teach courses in the School of Health and Human Services. Provide technical assistance, evaluation, and consultation to service providers and policymakers in New Hampshire regarding effective community-based policies and practices.
RECENT RESEARCH PROJECTS AND GRANTS
Project Director 1 0/11 – pres. Sustainable Implementation of Family-Centered Transition PlanningNational Institute of Disability and Rehabilitation Research (NIDRR)
Project Director 10/10 – pres.
Development of an Employment Consultation Staff Training Model
National Institute of Disability and Rehabilitation Research (NIDRR)
Project Director 9/09 – pres.
Family-Centered Transition Planning for Students with Autism Spectrum Disorders
Health Resources and Services Administration, US Dept. of Health and Human Services
Project Director 1/04 – 12/07
Enhancing the Transition to Adult Life through Microboards
Office of Special Education and Rehabilitation Services
Project Director 10/02 – 9/05
School and Community Reentry for Juvenile Offenders with Disabilities
Office of Special Education and Rehabilitation Services
Project Co-Director _____________________________10/95 – 11/05
Rehabilitation Continuing Education Program for Community Rehabilitation Personnel
Rehabilitation Services Administration, Subcontract from Univ. of Hartford
Project Director 8/00 – 12/03
Studies of Homeownership Nationwide
National Institute of Disability and Rehabilitation Research
SELECTED RECENT PUBLICATIONS
Hagner, D., Kurtz, A., Cloutier, H., Arakelian, C., Brucker, D. & May, J. (2012). Outcomes of a family-centered transition process for students with autism spectrum disorders. Focus on Autism and Other Developmental Disabilities, 27, 42-50.
Hagner, D. (2010). The role of naturalistic assessment in vocational rehabilitation. Journal of Rehabilitation, 76 (1), 28-34.
Hagner, D. & Breault, D. (2010). Job development and job search support. In E. Szymansky & R. Parker (Eds.) Work and Disability: Contexts, issues and strategies for enhancing employment outcomes for people with disabilities (pp. 363-388). Austin TX: Pro-Ed.
Hagner, D., Malloy, J., Cormier, G. & Mazzone, M. (2008). Youth with disabilities in the criminal justice system: Considerations for transition and rehabilitation planning. Journal of Emotional and Behavioral Disorders, 16, 240-247.
Hagner, D. & Lounsbury, D. (2007). Work-based learning: Developing school sponsored work experiences for transitioning students. In F. Rusch (Ed.) Beyond high school: Preparing adolescents for tomorrow’s challenges (pp. 200 – 223). Belmont CA: Wadsworth.
Hagner, D., Snow, J., & Klein, J. (2006). The meaning of homeownership for individuals with developmental disabilities: A qualitative study. Mental Retardation, 44, 295-303.
Hagner, D. & Cooney, B. (2005). “I do that for everybody”: Supervising employees with autism. Focus on Autism and Other Developmental Disabilities, 20, 91-97.
Hagner, D. (2003). What we know about preventing and managing coworker resentment or rejection. Journal of Applied Rehabilitation Counseling, 34, 25-30.
Hagner, D. & Cooney, B. (2003). Building employer capacity to support employees with severe disabilities in the workplace. Work, 21, 77-82.
Hagner, D. (2002). Career advancement strategies and tools. Syracuse NY: Program Development Associates.
Hagner, D. & Davies, T. (2002). "Doing my own thing": Supported self-employment for individuals with cognitive disabilities. Journal of Vocational Rehabilitation, 17 (2), 65-74.
Hagner, D. (2002). Subjects or objects? Participants as research partners. Rehabilitation Education, 16, 135-148.
Hagner, D., Noll, A., & Enein-Donovan, L. (2002). Identifying community employment program staff competencies: A critical incident approach. Journal of Rehabilitation, 68 (1), 45-51.
Hagner, D., McGahie, K., & Cloutier, H. (2001). A model career assistance process for individuals with severe disabilities. Journal of Employment Counseling, 38, 197-206.
Hagner, D. (2000). Coffee breaks and birthday cakes: Evaluating workplace cultures to develop natural supports for employees with disabilities. St. Augustine FL: TRN Press.
SELECTED RECENT PRESENTATIONS
