2016
Canha,L., Simões, C., Owens, L.,& Gaspar de Matos, M. (2016). Direct and indirect pathways to QOL in the transition to adulthood in youth and young adults with disabilities. Journal of Vocational Rehabilitation.
Fraker, T., Luecking, R., Mamun, A., Reed, D., & Martinez, J. (2016). An Analysis of 1-Year Impacts of Youth Transition Demonstration Projects. Career Development and Transition for Exceptional Individuals, 34, 34-46.
2015
Pfaller, J., Tu, W. M., Morrison, B., Chan, F., Anderson, C., Owens, L., Fitzgerald, S., Brooks, J., Bezyak, J., & Menz, F. (2015). Social-cognitive predictors of readiness to use evidence-based practice: A survey of community-based rehabilitation practitioners. Rehabilitation Counseling Bulletin. Advance online publication.
West, M., Sima, A., Wehman, P., Chan, F., & Luecking, R. (in press). Students at high risk for poor school-to-work outcomes: Mitigating factors. Rehabilitation Research, Policy, and Education.
Luecking, R, & Dwyre, A. (in press). Work and employment for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities. In M. Wehmeyer & I. Brown (Eds.), A comprehensive guide to intellectual and developmental disabilities (2nd ed.). Baltimore: Paul H. Brookes Publishing Company.
Dong, S., Fabian, E. & Luecking, R. (2015). The impact of school-based factors on youth employment outcomes in transition. Rehabilitation Counseling Bulletin. Advance online publication: http://rcb.sagepub.com/cgi/reprint/0034355215595515v1.pdf?ijkey=K8o8FXStuypWJwD&keytype=finite
Sima, A., Wehman, P., Chan, F., West, M., & Luecking, R. (2015). An evaluation of risk factors related to employment outcomes for youth with disabilities. Career Development and Transition for Exceptional Individuals, 38, pp. 89–100.
Simonsen, M., Fabian, E., & Luecking, R. (2015). Employer preferences in hiring youth with disabilities. Journal of Rehabilitation, 81, pp. 9-18.
Luecking, D., & Luecking, R. (2015). Translating research into a seamless transition model. Career Development and Transition for Exceptional Individuals, 38, pp. 4-13.
Wehman, P., Sima, A., Ketchum, J,, West, M., Chan, F. & Luecking, R. (2014). Predictors of successful transition from school to employment for youth with disabilities. Journal of Occupational Rehabilitation. Advance online publication. doi:10:1007/s10926-014-9541-6.
Luecking, R., Deschamps, A., Allison, R., Hyatt, J., & Stuart, C. (2015). A Guide to Developing Collaborative School-Community-Business Partnerships. National Technical Assistance Center on Transition, University of North Carolina – Charlotte.
Luecking, R. & Fabian, E. (2015). Employer preferences in hiring youth with disabilities. Center on Transition to Employment for Youth with Disabilities, TransCen, Inc, Rockville, MD. Practice Brief, 1, 15.
Fabian, E. & Luecking, R. (2015). Does interagency collaboration improve rehabilitation outcomes for transitioning youth? Center on Transition to Employment for Youth with Disabilities, TransCen, Inc, Rockville, MD. Research Brief, 1,15.
McCary, K. & Luecking, R. (2015). Employer perspectives of the services of the Youth Transitions Collaborative members. Washington, DC: HSC Foundation.
2014
Novak, J., Parent-Johnson, W., Owens, L.A., Keul, P. (2014). National certification initiative for employment support professionals: Promoting quality integrated employment services. Journal of Vocational Rehabilitation, (40), pp. 99-107.
Murphy, S., Easterbrook, E., Bendetson, S. & Lieberman, S. (2014), TransCen, Inc.’s WorkLink program: A new day for day services, Journal of Vocational Rehabilitation, 40, pp. 125-130.
Simonsen, M., Fabian, E., & Ethridge, G. (2014). Youth and young adults with psychiatric disabilities: Improving career and employment. In D. Strauser (Ed.), Career Development, Employment and Disability in Rehabilitation from Theory to practice, pp. 401-416. New York: Springer.
2013
Callahan, M., Butterworth, J., Boone, J., Condon, E., & Luecking, R. (2013). Assuring employment outcomes: Preparing students for a working life. In C. Hughes, Ed., Critical issues in the lives of individuals with significant disability. Baltimore: Paul H. Brookes Publishing Company.
Deschamps, A. (2013). On the road to better outcomes: Understanding seamless transition. HEATH Resource Center Newsletter, Fall 2013 Edition.
Simonsen, M. & Neubert, D. (2013). Transitioning youth with intellectual and other developmental disabilities: Predicting community employment outcomes. Career Development and Transition for Exceptional Individuals, 36, pp. 188-198.
Simonsen, M., Stuart, C., Luecking, R., & Certo, N. J. (2013). Collaboration among school and post-school agencies for seamless transition. In K. Storey & D. Hunter (Eds.), The road ahead: Transition to adult life for persons with disabilities (3rd ed.). Washington, DC: IOS Press.
Mills, L., Luecking, R. & Morris, M. (2013). Making collaboration real: Building a progressive vision for a policy and service delivery framework that promotes the effective leveraging of resources to improve employment & socioeconomic advancement of youth and adults with disabilities. Washington, DC, LEAD Center.
Nord, D., Luecking, R., Mank, D., Keirnan, W. & Wray, C. (2013). The state of the science of employment and economic self-sufficiency for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities, (51), pp. 376-384.
Luecking, R. (2013). What can schools do to prepare youth for the transition to employment. Down Syndrome Victoria Voice (7, 10).
Tilson, G. P. & Simonsen, M. (2013). The personnel factor: Exploring the personal attributes of highly successful employment specialists who work with transition-age youth. Journal of Vocational Rehabilitation (38), pp. 125-137.
Symmons, P. & Luecking, R. (2013). Open employment in Australia. Journal of Vocational Rehabilitation, (38), pp. 215-222.
Rodrigues, P., Luecking, R., Glat, R. & Daquer. (2013). Improving workforce outcomes among persons with disabilities in Brazil through youth apprenticeships and customized employment. Journal of Vocational Rehabilitation, (38), pp. 185-194.
Luecking, R. (2013). Introduction to special issue: International perspectives on integrated employment. Journal of Vocational Rehabilitation, (38), pp. 163-164.
Gold, P., Fabian, E. & Luecking, R. (2013). Job acquisition by urban youth with disabilities transitioning from school to work. Rehabilitation Counseling Bulletin, (57), pp. 31-45.
Fabian, E. (2013). Work and disability. The Oxford Handbook on the psychology of working, pp. 185-200.
2012
?Owens, L., Walz-Chojnacki, A., Richards, D. (2012). CEO Internship Manual. Milwaukee, WI: CEO.
Grigal, M., Dwyre, A. & Emmett, R. (2012). A Program Evaluation Tool for Dual Enrollment Transition Programs. Teaching Exceptional Children, 44(5), pp. 36-45.
Simonsen, M. & Neubet, D. (2012). Transitioning youth with intellectual and other developmental disabilities: Predicting community employment outcomes. Career Development and Transition for Exceptional Individuals.
Luecking, R. (2012). Connecting employers with people who have intellectual disability. Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities, (49), pp. 261-273.
Luecking, R., & Buchanan, L. (2012). Job development and placement in youth transition education services. In M. Wehmeyer & K. Webb (Eds.) Handbook of transition education for youth with disabilities. New York: Routledge, Taylor and Francis.
Grigal, M. & Deschamps, A (2012). Transition education for adolescents with intellectual disability. Handbook of Transition for Youth with Disabilities. New York, Routledge. pp. 398-416.
Luecking, R. (2012). The Employment First State Leadership Mentoring Program. APSE Connections, Rockville, MD: ASPE.
Simonsen, M., Fabian, E., Buchanan, L., & Luecking, R. (2011). How well are employment service providers responding to business in the job development process? Technical Report 2. John J. Heldrich Center for Workforce Development, Rutgers University, New Brunswick, NJ.
Fabian, E., Simonsen, M., Buchanan, L., & Luecking, R. (2011). Attitudes and beliefs of job developers toward employers. Technical Report 1. John J. Heldrich Center for Workforce Development, Rutgers University, New Brunswick, NJ.
Certo, N. & Luecking, R. (2012). Transition and employment: Reflections from a 40 year perspective. Journal of Vocational Rehabilitation, (35), pp. 157-161.
2011
Luecking, R. (2011). Connecting Employers With People Who Have Intellectual Disability. Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities, 29(04), pp. 261-273.
Moon, S., Simonsen, M. & Neubert, D. (2011). Perceptions of supported, employment providers: What students with developmental disabilities, families, and educators need to know for transition planning education and, training in developmental disabilities. Education and Training in Autism, and Developmental Disabilities, 46(1), pp. 94-105.
Tilson, G. P. (2011). What talents can you bring to an employer or customer. Newsletter of the National Down Syndrome Congress, 34(4), pp. 60-62.
Buchanan, L. (2011). Perceptions of supported employment providers: What students with developmental disabilities, families, and educators need to know for transition planning education and training in developmental disabilities. Education and Training in Developmental Disabilities.
2010
Luecking, R. (2010). Enough with the Employer Awareness Already! APSE Connections.
Luecking, R. (2010). The Art of Possibility: Seamless Transition from School to Work and Adult Life. Down Syndrome Victoria VOICE, 1(3), pp. 7-9.
2009
Hart, D. & Grigal, M. (2009). Implications of HEOA for Students with Intellectual Disabilities. Disability Services Section 504 Compliance Handbook, p. 368.
Luecking, R. & Tilson, G. P. (2009). Job development in a tough economy: Mission impossible? The Advance (APSE), 1(2).
Luecking, R. (2009). The Way to Work: How to Facilitate Work Experiences for Youth in Transition. Baltimore: Brookes Publishing Co.
Grigal, M. & Hart, D. (2009). Think College! Postsecondary Education Options for Students with Intellectual Disabilities. Baltimore: Brookes Publishing Co.
Luecking, R. (2009). Preparing for what? Post-secondary education, employment, and community participation. In M. Grigal & D. Hart (Eds.) Think College: Postsecondary education options for students with intellectual disabilities. Baltimore: Brookes Publishing Company.
Luecking, R. & Wittenburg, D. (2009). Providing supports to youth with disabilities transitioning to adulthood: Case descriptions from the Youth Transition Demonstration. Journal of Vocational Rehabilitation, (30), pp. 241–251.
Certo, N. J., Luecking, R., Murphy, S., Courey, S. & Belanger, D. (2009). Seamless Transition and Long-Term Support for Individuals with Severe Intellectual Disabilities. Research and Practice for Persons with Severe Disabilities, 33(3), pp. 85-95.
Luecking, R. & Katz, E. (2009). Collaborating and coordinating with employers. In Brief, New Brunswick, NJ: Rutgers University, National Technical Assistance and Research Leadership Center, 1(1).
2008
Hart, D. & Grigal, M. (2008). New Frontier: Postsecondary Education for Youth with Intellectual Disabilities. Section 504 Compliance Handbook, p. 352.
Luecking, R. (2008). Emerging employer views of people with disabilities and the future of job development. Journal of Vocational Rehabilitation, 29(1), pp. 3-13.
Luecking, R., Stern, L. C., Leedy, M. & Seleznow, E. (2008). Universal one-stop access: Pipedream or possibility? Journal of Vocational Rehabilitation, (28), pp. 181-189.
2007
Luecking, R., Stern, L. C., McInerney, C., Cury, S. H. & Lorca, M. C. (2007). Cross Cultural Field Exchange as a Rehabilitation Professional Development Experience. Journal of Applied Rehabilitation Counseling, 38(3).
Rogan, P. & Luecking, R (2007). Make the day matter! Promoting typical lifestyles for adults with significant disabilities. Paul H. Brookes Publishing Company.
2006
Grigal, M., Dwyre, A. & Davis, H. (2006). Transition Services for Students Aged 18-21 with Intellectual Disabilities in College and Community Settings: Models and Implications for Success. NCSET Information Brief, 5(5).
Hart, D., Grigal, M., Sax, C., Martinez, D. & Will, M. (2006). Postsecondary Options for Students with Intellectual Disabilities: Research to Practice Brief. Institute for Community Inclusion, UMASS Boston, p. 45.
Mooney, M. & Luecking, R. (2006). Blending and Braiding Funds and Resources: The Intermediary as Facilitator. National Collaborative on Workforce and Disability for Youth (NCWD/Youth), Information Brief, (18).
Certo, N. & Luecking, R. (2006). Service integration and school to work transition: Customized employment as an outcome for youth with significant disabilities. Journal of Applied Rehabilitation Counseling, 37, pp. 29-35.
Nicholas, R., Luecking, R. & Martin-Luecking, D. (2006). Customized employment: From practice to policy. Journal of Applied Rehabilitation Counseling, 37, pp. 36-42.
Martin-Luecking, D. & Luecking, R. (2006). A descriptive study of customizing the employment process for job seekers with significant disabilities. Journal of Applied Rehabilitation Counseling, (37), pp. 14-21.
Martin-Luecking, D., Gumpman, P., Saecker, L. & Cihak, D. (2006). Perceived Quality of Life Changes of Job Seekers with Significant Disabilities Who Participate in a Customized Employment Process. Journal of Applied Rehabilitation Counseling, 37, pp. 22-28.
Luecking, R., Stern, L. C. & Buchanan, L. (2006). Demand-side workforce needs and the potential for job customization. Journal of Applied Rehabilitation Counseling, 37, pp. 5-13.
2005
Buchanan, L., Tindle, K., Leconte, P. & Taymans, J. (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). [More]
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).
TransCen. (2005). The 411 on Disability Disclosure: A Workbook for Youth with Disabilities.
Luecking, R. & Mooney, M. (2005). Facilitating Employer Engagement among WIB Partners: A Role for Intermediaries. National Collaborative on Workforce and Disability for Youth (NCWD/Youth), Information Brief, (17).
2004
Luecking, R. (2004). Essential tools: In their own words: Employer perspectives on youth with disabilities in the workplace.
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). [Online version]
TransCen. (2004). John Yeh-A man of few words. National Technical Assistance Center (NTAC-AAPI), Success Story Brief, 5(1).
Crane, K., Gramlich, M. & Peterson, K. (2004). Putting interagency agreements into action. National Center on Secondary Education and Transition (NCSET), Issue Brief, 3, (2). [Online version]
Luecking, R., Mooney, M. & Stuart, C. (2004). Assessment: Quick Reference Guide. National Collaborative on Workforce and Disability for Youth (NCWD/Youth). [Online version]
Mooney, M. & Scholl, L. (2004). Students with disabilities in youth apprenticeship programs: Supports and accommodations. Career Development for Exceptional Individuals, 27, (1), pp.7-25.
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).
Luecking, R., Wilson, W. & Verstegen, D. (2004). Employer perspectives and customized employment. Tennessee Customized Employment Partnership, Information Brief, 2(1).
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), pp. 1-2.
Luecking, R., 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.
2003
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). [More] [Online version]
Buchanan, L. (2003). The Disclosure Dilemma for Advocates. Information from Heath, The George Washington University HEATH Resource Center. [Online version]
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), pp.2-9.
Luecking, R. (2003). Doing it the company way: Employer perspectives on workplace supports. The George Washington University HEATH Resource Center, 1, pp. 1-11. [Online version]
Luecking, R. (2003). Employer perspectives on hiring and accommodating youth in transition. Journal of Special Education Technology, 18, (4), pp. 65-72.
Gramlich, M. & Stern, L. C. (2003). Math, Science and Technology: Essential Skills for Career Success in the 21st Century. National Collaborative on Workforce and Disability (NCWD), Information Brief, 7. [Online version]
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). [Online version]
TransCen. (2003). An interview with John TC Yeh. National Technical Assistance Center (NTAC-AAPI), Success Stories: Persons with disabilities.
TransCen. (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). [Online version]
Mooney, M., Crane, K. & Tilson, G. P. (2003). Transition issues in the state of Florida: A white paper.
Mooney, M., Bremer, C. & Crane, K (2003). A national leadership summit on improving results for youth: State priorities and needs for assistance. In. [Online version]
Luecking, R. & Gramlich, M. (2003). Quality work-based learning and post school employment success. National Center on Secondary Education and Transition (NCSET), Issue Brief, 2, (2). [Online version]
2002
Mooney, M. & Crane, K. (2002). Connecting employers, schools, and youth through intermediaries. National Center on Secondary Education and Transition (NCSET), Issues Brief, 1, (3).
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). [Online version]
TransCen. (2002). Youth with disabilities and the workforce investment act of 1998. National Center on Secondary Education and Transition (NCSET), Policy Update, 1, (2). [Online version]
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). [Online version]
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), pp. 519-531.
Finch, C. & Mooney, M. (2002). School-to-work curricula in the middle schools: Design, benefits, and concerns. Workforce Education Forum, 29, (1), pp. 16-40.
Stern, L. C. (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). [Online version]
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). [Online version]
Stuart, C. & Smith, S. W. (2002). Transition planning for students with severe disabilities: Policy implications for the classroom. Intervention in School and Clinic, 37, (4), pp. 234-236.
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).
Mooney, M., Phelps, L. A. & Anctil, T. (2002). Using post school outcomes data to improve practices and policies in restructured inclusive high schools. University of Madison Wisconsin-Madison, Wisconsin Center for Education Research (WCER), Research Institute on Secondary Education Reform (RISER) for Youth with Disabilities, Brief, 6.
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.
Luecking, R. & Tilson, G. P. (2002). A practical introduction to customized employment. [More]
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). [Online version]
2001
Tilson, G. P., Stern, L. C. & Coppola, J. (2001). Positive personal profile: Helping all students become active participants in the post-high school transition planning process.
Ryndak, D. L., Conroy, M., Clark, D. & Stuart, C. (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), pp. 96-105.
Ryndak, D. L., Alper, S., Stuart, C. & Clark, D. M. (2001). Innovations: Identifying curriculum for students with severe disabilities in general education classrooms. Journal of Special Education.
Rogan, P., Luecking, R. & Held, M (2001). Career development: Helping youth with mild cognitive limitations achieve successful careers, pp. 119-137. Baltimore: Paul H. Brookes Publishing Co.
2000
Luecking, R. (2000). Thriving business relationships in the new economy. The SEC National Supported Employment Consortium.
Center, A. I. (2000). Civil rights & people with disabilities: Americans with disabilities act (ADA): A series of lesson plans for educators.
Tilson, G. P. (2000). The marketing game: How to create exciting work-based learning opportunities for youth with disabilities.
Luecking, R. & Murphy, S. (2000). Postsecondary options for young adults with intensive support needs. Impact, Institute on Community Integration (UAP), Research and Training Center on Community Living, 13, (1), pp. 10-11.
Buchanan, L (2000). Transition and post-school outcomes for youth with disabilities: Closing the gaps to post-secondary education and employment. Washington, D.C.: National Council on Disabilities.
Merrick, J., Johnson, J. & Leedy, M. (2000). Optimizing the learning environment for students with disabilities: A faculty/student guide.
Luecking, R. & Fabian, E. (2000). Paid internships and employment success for youth in transition. Career Development for Exceptional Individuals, 23, (2), pp. 205-21.
1999
Gramlich, M. (1999). Workplace mentoring: A guide for employers to support student workers.
Gramlich, M. (1999). How to facilitate workplace mentoring: A guide for teachers to support employers and student workers.
Mank, D. & Tilson, G. P (1999). Vocational curriculum for individuals with special needs: Transition from school to adulthood. Austin: ProEd.
1998
Donovan, M. & Tilson, G. P. (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), pp. 15-21.
Tilson, G. P. (1998). Developing self-determination skills for youth in transition: A four-module training curriculum.
1997
Inge, K. & Tilson, G. P. (1997). Ensuring support systems that work: Getting beyond the natural supports versus job coach controversy. Journal of Vocational Rehabilitation.
Tilson, G. P., Luecking, R. & West, L. (1997). The employer partnership in transition for youth with disabilities. The Journal for Vocational Special Needs Education, 18, pp. 88-92.
1996
Tilson, G. P. (1996). Building relationships with employers by applying solid customer service principles. Journal of Vocational Rehabilitation, (6), pp. 77-82.
1995
Fabian, E., Luecking, R. & Tilson, G. P. (1995). Employer and rehabilitation personnel perspectives on hiring persons with disabilities: Implications for job development. Journal of Rehabilitation, pp. 42-49.
1994
Leedy, M., Deschamps, A., Hathaway, S., Baum, P. & Farrington, S. (1994). Diversity and disability in the workplace: The winner’s circle trainer’s manual.
Fabian, E., Luecking, R. & Tilson, G. P. (1994). Working relationships: The job development specialists guide to successful partnerships with business. Baltimore: Paul H. Brookes Publishing Company.
Tilson, G. P., Luecking, R. & Donovan, M. (1994). Involving employers in transition: The Bridges model. Career Development for Exceptional Individuals, 17, (1), pp. 77-89.
1992
Luecking, R. & Hathaway, S. (1992). School to work transition for youth with severe disabilities: A planning and procedures manual.
1991
Luecking, R. & Leedy, M. (1991). Employment and training of persons with disabilities: An implementation guide.