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CAREN L. SAX, EdD, CRCProfessorDepartment of Administration, Rehabilitation, and

Postsecondary EducationSan Diego State University

Interwork Institute6367 Alvarado Court, #350San Diego, CA 92120619/594-7183619/594-3320 (fax)[email protected]

I. EDUCATION

A. InstitutionDate Degree Major Field

University of San Diego 5/1999 Ed.D. Leadership StudiesOrganizational and Systems Change

San Diego State University 5/1997 1/1997

GraduateCertificates

Disability Management Rehabilitation Administration

University of ArizonaTucson, Arizona

12/1982 M.S.Ed. Special EducationIndividuals with Significant Disabilities

Northern Illinois UniversityDekalb, Illinois

5/1975 B.S. Special Education/Elementary Education

* Certified Rehabilitation Counselor, #00045824

B. Title of Dissertation: Diversity, collaboration, reflective practice, and technology in professional education programs: Strategic choices for higher education.

II. TEACHING POSITIONS AND RANKS HELD

Institution Rank Date College/DepartmentSan Diego State University Professor

(Dept. Chair, 8/08-)Associate professor(RCP Coordinator, 2005-08)Assistant professor

8/2005 -

8/2002 – 05

8/1999 - 02

Dept. of Administration, Rehabilitation, & Postsecondary Education(College of Education)

University of Northern Colorado

Graduate lecturer/doctoral faculty

3/2004 - 08 Human Rehabilitation

San Diego State University Lecturer 7/1990 -5/1999

Rehabilitation Counseling, Special Education, Teacher Education

University of North Texas Adjunct Faculty 2001 - 12 Rehabilitation Technology(via distance education)

Grossmont Community College

Faculty Member 1998-99 Health Sciences Education (Disability

mailto:[email protected]

Services)University of Guam Adjunct Faculty 1/1998-

5/1998Rehabilitation Technology(via distance education)

Awards/HonorsCal-TASH Robert Gaylord-Ross Memorial Award, 2015Outstanding Faculty Member, College of Education, Department of ARPE, 20142008-09 Alumni Association Awards for Outstanding Faculty Contributions to the University (for the College of Education), Monty AwardOffice of International Programs. Faculty International Travel Grant: Implementing International Internships and Research Experiences for Rehabilitation Counseling and Postsecondary Education Graduate Students in China (with Dr. Hampton) (fall 2008)Office of International Programs. Faculty International Travel Grant: Institutionalizing internships for rehabilitation counseling graduate students in Ireland (fall 2005)Professors helping Professors Program, SDSU Foundation Sponsored Research Development (spring 2004 for 2005-06 with Dr. Charles Degeneffe)National Council on Rehabilitation Education New Career in Rehabilitation Award, 2002Outstanding Faculty Member, College of Education, Department of ARPE, 2002The Association for Persons with Significant Disabilities (TASH) Collaboration Award, 1995

III. PROFESSIONAL GROWTH

Articles in Refereed Journals

Bauer, S., Elsaesser, L., Scherer, M., Sax, C., & Arthanat, S. (2014). Promoting a standard for assistive technology service delivery. Technology and Disability, 26(1), 39-48.

Garcia-Navarrete, S., Sax, C., & Levine, J. (2012). The effects of using OUR READING TOOLBOX: The reading-thinking connection in a community college developmental reading class. NADE (National Association for Developmental Education) Digest, 6(1), 75-87.

Baker, J. H., & Sax, C. L. (2012). Building a culture of evidence: A case study of a California community college. Journal of Applied Research in the Community College, 12(2), 1-9.

Barzegarian, B. & Sax, C. L. (2011). Incorporation of assistive technology device selection and referrals into rehabilitation practise. Disability and Rehabilitation: Assistive Technology, 6(5), 378-385. [doi:10.3109/17483107.2011.580902]

Bobroff, S., & Sax, C. L. (2010). The effects of peer tutoring interview skills training with transition-age youth with disabilities. Journal of Vocational Rehabilitation, 33, 143-157.

Sax, C. L., & Twomey, H. D. (2008). Lifelong learning for rehabilitation professionals. Journal of Rehabilitation Administration, 32, 85-93.

Hampton, N. Z., & Sax, C. (2008). Introduction and overview of the special issue in international rehabilitation education, Rehabilitation Education, 21, 219-221.

Scherer, M. J., McAnaney, D., & Sax, C. (2006). Opportunity is possibility; performance is action: Measuring participation. Disability & Rehabilitation, 28(23), 1467-1471.

Full CV – updated June 2015 2 Caren L. Sax, Ed.D.

Hart, D., Grigal, M., Sax, C., Martinez, D., & Will, M. (2006). Postsecondary education options for students with intellectual disabilities. Research to Practice, 45, 1-4.

Patterson, J. B., McFarlane, F. R., & Sax, C. (2006). Challenges to a legacy: Retaining CORE accreditation of rehabilitation counselor education programs. Rehabilitation Education, 19(4), 203-214.

Moore, S. F., Degiorgio, L., Kampfe, C. M., Porter, D. F., Sax, C., McAllan, L., Sales, A. P., & Smith, S. M. (2006). Rehabilitation student perceptions of web-based learning. Rehabilitation Education, 20(1), 31-41.

Scherer, M. J., Sax, C. L., & Glueckauf, R. (2005). Activities and participation: The need to include assistive technology in rehabilitation. Rehabilitation Education, 19(2 & 3), 177-190.

Sax, C. L. (2005). Book clubs: Making meaning of disability. Rehabilitation Education, 19(1), 63-68.

Scherer, M.J., Sax, C., Vanbiervliet, A., Cushman, L.A., & Scherer, J.V. (2005). Predictors of assistive technology use: The importance of personal and psychosocial factors. Disability and Rehabilitation, 27(21), 1321-1331.

Noyes, D., & Sax, C. (2004). Changing systems for transition: Students, families, and professionals working together. Education and Training in Mental Retardation and Developmental Disabilities, 39(1), 35-44.

Thoma, C. A., & Sax, C. L. (2003). Self-determination: What do rehabilitation counseling students know and where do they learn it? Journal of Vocational Rehabilitation, 19(2), 89-94.

Certo, N. J., Mautz, D., Pumpian, I., Sax, C., Smalley, K., Wade, H., Noyes, D., Luecking, R., Wechsler, J., & Batterman, N. (2003). A review and discussion of a model for seamless transition to adulthood. Education and Training in Mental Retardation and Developmental Disabilities, 38(1), 3-17.

Sax, C. (2002). Assistive technology education: An online model for rehabilitation professionals. Disability and Rehabilitation, 24(1-3), 144-151.

Sax, C., & Fisher, D. (2001). Using qualitative action research to effect change: Teachers becoming reflective practitioners. Teacher Education Quarterly, 28(2), 71-80.

Sax. C. (2001). Using technology to enhance learning. The California Reader, 34(2), 14-19. Reprinted in D. Fisher, D. Lapp, & J. Flood (Eds.) Sound practices in teaching reading: The national reading panel recommendations come alive in the classroom (pp. 145-151). Costa Mesa, CA: California Reading Association.]

Fisher, D., Sax, C., & Grove, K. (2000). The resilience of changes promoting inclusiveness in an urban elementary school. Elementary School Journal, 100(3).

Fisher, D., & Sax, C. (1999). Noticing differences between secondary and post-secondary education: Extending Agran, Snow, and Swaner’s discussion. Journal of the Association for Persons with Severe Handicaps, 24(4), 303-305.

Fisher, D., Sax, C., Rodifer, K., & Pumpian, I. (1999). Teachers' perspectives of


curriculum and climate changes: Benefits of inclusive education. Journal for a Just and Caring Education, 5(3), 256-268.

Fisher, D., Pumpian, I., & Sax, C. (1998). High school students attitudes about and recommendations for their peers with significant disabilities. Journal of the Association for Persons with Severe Handicaps, 23(3), 272-282.

Fisher, D., Sax, C., & Pumpian, I. (1998). Parent and careproviders impressions of different educational models. Remedial and Special Education, 19, 173-180.

Fisher, D., Sax, C., Pumpian, I., Rodifer, K., & Kreikemeirer, P. (1997). Including all students in the high school reform agenda. Education and Treatment of Children, 20, 59-67.

Sax, C., Fisher, D., & Pumpian, I. (1996). Outcomes for students with severe disabilities: Case studies on the use of assistive technology in inclusive classrooms. Technology & Disability, 5, 327-334.

Fisher, D., Sax, C., & Pumpian, I. (1996). From intrusion to inclusion: Myths and realities in our schools. The Reading Teacher, 49, 580-584.

Articles in Refereed Conference Proceedings

Edelstein, E., & Sax, C. (2014). Diffusion of innovation: Neuroscience and architecture from pedagogy to practice. Academy of Neuroscience for Architecture 2014. San Diego, 32-33.

Duffin, D., & Sax, C. (2009). Creating an inclusive synergy between user focused and environmental approaches in further and higher education. In P.L. Emiliani, L. Burzagli, A. Como, F. Gabbanini, A. Salminen (Eds.), Assistive Technology from Adapted Equipment to Inclusive Environments (Proceedings of the 10th European Conference for the Advancement of Assistive Technology in Europe), Assistive Technology Research Series, 25, 652-657.

Duffin, D., Sax, C, & Scherer, M. (2007). Flexible responses within rigid systems: AT assessment & acquisition in Ireland & US. In E.G. Eizmendi, J. M. Azkoitia, & G. Craddock (Eds.), Challenges for Assistive Technology (Proceedings of the 9th European Conference for the Advancement of Assistive Technology in Europe), Assistive Technology Research Series, 20, 573-578.

Sax, C., & Scherer, M. J. (2006). AT assessment goes electronic: It’s now easier to obtain consumer input and assessment results. Proceedings of the RESNA 28th International Conference. Arlington, VA: RESNA Press.

May-Newman, K., Newman, P., Sax, C., & Miyares, U. (2006). A partnership for senior design projects in biomedical and mechanical engineering. ASEE/IEEE Frontiers in Education Conference, San Diego, CA.

Sax, C., & Scherer, M. J. (2005). Predictors of assistive technology use: The unimportance of age. Proceedings of the RESNA 28th International Conference, Arlington, VA: RESNA Press.


Sax, C., Duffin, D., & Boyle, B. (2004). International interdisciplinary collaboration in assistive technology. Center On Disabilities Technology And Persons With Disabilities Conference 2004. [Online]. Available: http://www.csun.edu/cod/conf/2004/proceedings/261.htm

Scherer, M., Sax, C., Cushman, L., Wilson, R., Ives, J., & Vanbiervliet, A. G. (2004). The revised and improved matching person & technology assessment process and forms. Proceedings of the19th Annual International Conference of Technology and Persons with Disabilities, [On-line]. Available: http://www.csun.edu/cod/conf/2004/proceedings/18.htm

Sax, C., Duffin, D., Boyle, B. (2003). Building capacity through interdisciplinary collaboration. In G. M. Craddock, L. P. McCormack, R.B. Reilly, & H. T. P. Knops (Eds.), Assistive Technology – Shaping the Future, AAATE ‘03, Assistive Technology Research Series, 11, 1062-1066.

Sax, C., & Duke, S. (2003). Distance education: Strategies for teaching and learning. Proceedings of the18th Annual International Conference of Technology and Persons with Disabilities, [On-line]. Available: http://www.csun.edu/cod.

Sax, C., & Duke, S. (2002). Integration of AT education by rehabilitation professionals. In R. Simpson (Ed.), Proceedings of the RESNA 25th International Conference, Technology & Disability: Research, Design, Practice, and Policy (pp. 189-191). Arlington, VA: RESNA Press.

Sax, C. (2002). Book clubs for professional development: Using disability literature. TASH 2000 Conference Yearbook, 72-75.

Sax, C., & Scherer, M. J. (2001). Rehabilitation professionals’ roles in accessing assistive technology. Proceedings of the16th Annual International Conference of Technology and Persons with Disabilities, [On-line]. Available: http://www.csun.edu/cod/conf2001/proceedings/0154sax.html

Sax, C. (2000). Do systems really change? The point of transition service integration project. TASH 1999 Conference Yearbook, 163-169.

Sax, C. (2000). Distance education: Taking it to the next level. Proceedings of the RESNA 2000 Annual Conference, 291-293.

Sax. C. (1999). Disability policy issues in the Caribbean. Proceedings of the RESNA ’99 Annual Conference, 160-162.

Sax, C. (1999, March). Incorporating distance communication strategies into teaching and learning about assistive technology. Proceedings of the14th Annual International Conference of Technology and Persons with Disabilities, Los Angeles, CA.

Sax, C. (1998). Learning from a distance: Assistive technology training for rehabilitation counselors. Proceedings of the RESNA ‘98 Annual Conference, 311-313.

Sax, C. (1998). Distance learning takes on new dimensions. Proceedings of the 13th Annual International Conference of Technology and Persons with Disabilities, [On-


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line]. Available: www.csun/cod.edu.

Sax, C. (1997). From snake lights to power drills: Using adaptive devices to support students with disabilities in schools. Proceedings of the RESNA ’97 Annual Conference, 125-127.

Sax, C., Grant, J., & Hanzlik, J. (1996). Customizing adaptation for job development: A case study. Proceedings of the RESNA ’96 Annual Conference, 377-379.

Sax, C. (1995). Jet skiing for fun and (non)-profit: Adaptations for recreation and small business development. Proceedings of the RESNA ‘95 Annual Conference, 532-534.

Sax, C., & Szeto, A. (1995). Project TRANS-TRAIN: Strategies for delivering preservice and inservice training on the development of customized assistive technology devices. Proceedings of the 10th Annual International Conference of Technology and Persons with Disabilities, [On-line]. Available: www.csun/cod.edu.

Sax, C., Smaby, N., Tung, D., Grant, J., & Kozole, K. (1994). The successful integration of assistive technology and job development for an individual with a disability: A case study. Proceedings of the RESNA ’94 Annual Conference, 492-494.

Sax, C., & Kozole, K. (1994). Consumer-driven tech teams: Creating customized adaptations. Proceedings of the Ninth Annual International Conference of Technology and Persons with Disabilities, [On-line]. Available: www.csun/cod.edu.

Chapters in Books

Scherer, M. J., & Sax, C. L. (2010). Measures of assistive technology predisposition and use. In E. Mpofu & T. Oakland (Eds.), Rehabilitation and Health Assessment: Applying ICF Guidelines (pp. 229 – 254). New York: Springer Publishing.

Sax, C. L., & Noyes, D. A. (2008). Interagency collaboration: It takes communication to support transitions. In F. R. Rusch (Ed.), Beyond high school: Preparing adolescents for tomorrow’s challenges (2nd ed.), (pp. 160-175). Upper Saddle River, NJ: Pearson Education.

Scherer, M. J., & Sax, C. L. (2004). Technology in rehabilitation counseling. In T. F. Riggar & D. R. Maki (Eds.), The profession and practice of rehabilitation counseling (pp. 271-288). New York: Springer.

Sax, C. (2003). Lessons from New York City’s Pathfinders project: It’s never too late to start doing good work. In D. Fisher (Ed.), Inclusive urban schools: Lessons learned in big city schools (pp. 205-211). Baltimore, MD: Paul H. Brookes.

Sax, C. (2002). Assistive technology online instruction: Expanding the dimensions of learning communities. In M. J. Scherer (Ed.) Assistive technology: Matching device and consumer for successful rehabilitation, (pp. 213-227). Washington, DC: APA Books.


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Sax, C. (2002). Person centered planning: More than a strategy. In C. L. Sax & C. A. Thoma, Transition assessment: Wise practices for quality lives (pp. 13-24). Baltimore, MD: Paul H. Brookes.

Sax, C. L., & Thoma, C. A. (2002). “I don’t want to count money at home anymore!” From planning to action. In C. L. Sax & C, A. Thoma, Transition assessment: Wise practices for quality lives (pp. 133-139). Baltimore, MD: Paul H. Brookes.

Certo, N. J., Sax, C., Pumpian, I., Mautz, D., Smalley, K., Wade, H., & Noyes, D. (2002). Transition service integration model for students with significant support needs: Ensuring that the last day of school is no different than the day after. In C. L. Sax & C, A. Thoma, Transition assessment: Wise practices for quality lives (pp. 119-131). Baltimore, MD: Paul H. Brookes.

Fisher, D. & Sax, C. (2002). For whom the test is scored: Assessments, the school experience, and more. In C. L. Sax & C, A. Thoma, Transition assessment: Wise practices for quality lives (pp. 1-12). Baltimore, MD: Paul H. Brookes.

Buswell, B., & Sax, C. L. (2002). The 3 C’s of family involvement in transition assessment: Things I wish I’d known. In C. L. Sax & C, A. Thoma, Transition assessment: Wise practices for quality lives (pp. 39-49). Baltimore, MD: Paul H. Brookes.

Sax, C. (2001). Assistive technology online instruction: Expanding the dimensions of learning communities. In M. J. Scherer (Ed.) Assistive technology: Matching device and consumer for successful rehabilitation, (pp. 213-227). Washington, DC: APA Books.

Sax, C. (2001). Using technology to support belonging and achievement. In C. H. Kennedy, & D. Fisher, Middle schools that work: Where all students achieve and belong (pp.89-103). Baltimore: Paul H. Brookes.

Sax, C., Pumpian, I., & Fisher, D. (1999). Today’s technology: Meet Joey. In M. L. Hardman, C. J. Drew, & M. W. Egan (Eds.), Human exceptionality: Society, school, and family (6th ed.) (pp. 340-341). Boston: Allyn & Bacon.

Fisher, D., & Sax, C. (1999). A technology-enhanced learning environment. In S. Totten, C. Johnson, L. Morrow, & T. Sills-Briegel (Eds.), Preparing middle level educators: Practicing what we preach (pp. 180-184). New York: Falmer.

Sax, C. (1999). How do we keep the doors open? In B. E. Buswell, C. B. Schaffner, & A. B. Seyler (Eds.), Opening doors: Connecting students to curriculum, classmates, and learning (pp. 7-8). Colorado Springs: PEAK.

Fisher, D., Pumpian, I., & Sax, C. (1999). We had to see it for ourselves. In D. Fisher, C. Sax, & I. Pumpian, Inclusive high schools: Learning from contemporary classrooms (pp. 2-4). Baltimore: Paul H. Brookes.

Sax, C., Fisher, D., & Pumpian, I. (1999). We didn't always learn what we were taught. In D. Fisher, C. Sax, & I. Pumpian, Inclusive high schools: Learning from contemporary classrooms (pp. 6-26). Baltimore: Paul H. Brookes.

Rodifer, K., Castagnera, L., Fisher, D., & Sax, C. (1999). Kennedy high school: From case-by-case to whole school change. In D. Fisher, C. Sax, & I. Pumpian, Inclusive high schools: Learning from contemporary classrooms (pp. 54-74). Baltimore:


Paul H. Brookes.

Sax, C., Fisher, D., Chappell, L., & Pratt, L. (1999). Adams high school: A pilot project takes shape. In D. Fisher, C. Sax, & I. Pumpian, Inclusive high schools: Learning from contemporary classrooms (pp. 76-101). Baltimore: Paul H. Brookes.

Fisher, D., Sax, C., & Jorgensen, C. (1998). Philosophical foundations of inclusive, restructuring schools. In C. Jorgensen (Ed.), Restructuring high schools to include all students (pp. 29-47). Baltimore: Paul H. Brookes.

Jorgensen, C., Fisher, D., Sax, C., & Skoglund, K. (1998). Innovative scheduling, new roles for teachers, and heterogeneous grouping: The organizational factors related to student success in inclusive schools. In C. Jorgensen (Ed.), Restructuring high schools to include all students (pp. 49-70). Baltimore: Paul H. Brookes.

Books

Sax, C. L., & Thoma, C. A. (2002). Transition assessment: Wise practices for quality lives. Baltimore, MD: Paul H. Brookes.

Fisher, D., Sax, C., & Pumpian, I. (1999). Inclusive high schools: Learning from contemporary classrooms. Baltimore: Paul H. Brookes.

Fisher, D., Frey, N., & Sax, C. (1999). Inclusive elementary schools: Recipes for success. Colorado Springs: PEAK.

Castegnera, E., Fisher, D., Rodifer, K., & Sax, C. (1998). Deciding what to teach and how to teach it: Connecting students through curriculum and instruction. Colorado Springs: PEAK.

Katz, L., Sax, C., & Fisher, D. (1998). Connecting students: Curriculum for a diverse classroom. Colorado Springs: PEAK.

Dutton, D., Johnson, P., & Sax, C. (1994). California's road map to assistive technology and supported employment: A resource guide. Sacramento, CA: California State Department of Rehabilitation.

Field Editorship/Reviews

Editorial Board, Technology and Disability, beginning 2013

Editorial Board, Disability and Rehabilitation, beginning May 2006

Guest reviewer, Disability and Rehabilitation: Assistive Technology, beginning March 2006

Guest reviewer, Mental Retardation (American Association on Mental Retardation journal), July 2004

Editorial Board, Journal of Vocational Rehabilitation (July 2003 – April 2009)

Editorial Board, Assistive Technology (Rehabilitation Engineering and Assistive Technology Society of North America journal), beginning June 2002


AAATE International Scientific Committee

National Science Foundation (discretionary program review)

The Association of Persons with Severe Disabilities (TASH) (conference papers)

RESNA (conference instructional courses and papers)

West Educational Publishing (book reviews)

Completed Dissertations Chaired (Ed.D./Community College Concentration)

From boots to suits: Women veterans transitioning to community college students (Judie A. Heineman, 2016)

Assessing the association between postsecondary education and earnings and provision of college & university training to individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities served by vocational rehabilitation (Stormy C. Miller, 2016)

A phenomenological study of the older adult learner’s community college experience (Marian Spaid-Ross, 2015)

An examination of critical thinking skills in traditional and simulated environments for occupational therapy students (Helen Eck Reed, 2014)

Perspectives of leadership competencies by multi-campus community college leaders (Trudy Gerald, 2014)

Emergency and disaster preparedness in California community colleges: Administrative response and responsibility (Charlotta Robertson, 2014)

Universal design for learning: A program evaluation of faculty implementation (Janice Goforth-Melroy, 2014)

A profile of California community college department chairs (Beth Kelley, 2013)

In search of conscious leadership: A qualitative study of postsecondary educational leadership practices (Valita Jones, 2012)

The effects of using OUR READING TOOLBOX: The Reading-Thinking Connection in a community college developmental class (Sylvia Garcia-Navarrete, 2012)

The transition experience of new community college nursing faculty: Implications for addressing a nursing faculty shortage (Pam Kersey, 2011)

A program evaluation: The African American/Latino Male leadership summit (Joi Blake, 2011)

Factors affecting educational and personal success in Deaf or Hard of Hearing individuals (Patrice Braswell-Burris, 2010)

A survey of mental health practices in California community colleges (Gail Conrad, 2010)

Building a culture of evidence: A case study of a California community college (Jill Baker, 2010)

Completed Dissertation Committee Membership (Ed.D./Community College


Concentration)

An exploration of the attitudes, values and beliefs of young SSI/DI beneficiaries at or near the completion of postsecondary education regarding self-sustaining employment (Charles Compton, 2011)

Partnership perspectives: Exploring strategies for developing campus and community collaborations (Carol Wilkinson, 2012)

Thesis Committee Membership

Changing positions (Joshua Torbick, April 2015); MFA Thesis Exhibition, SDSU.

History and administrative structures of SDSU X-team (Lambert J. Ninteman III, 2014); Master of Business Administration, SDSU.

Media

Sax, C., & Boyle, B. (2003). Demystifying assistive technology training modules. National Training & Development Institute, Dublin, Ireland.

Sax, C., & Fisher, D. (1996). What we learned. . . (videotape). SDSU Interwork Institute, San Diego, CA

Fisher, D., & Sax, C. (1996). Stories of teacher collaboration (videotape). SDSU Interwork Institute, San Diego, CA.

Little, L., Fisher, D., & Sax, C. (1996). High school inclusive education (videotape). SDSU Interwork Institute, San Diego, CA.

Sax, C., & Fisher, D. (1995). All the pieces: Futures planning (videotape). SDSU Interwork Institute, San Diego, CA.

Externally Funded Grants and Contracts

Rehabilitation Training: Workforce Innovation Technical Assistance Center. Office of Special Education and Rehabilitative Services, 2015-20, $3.5 million/year (with Dr. Chaz Compton).

DSPS Technical Assistance. California Community Colleges (via Yosemite Community College District). 2015-16, $249,997 (with Drs. Conrad, Baker, & Jansen).

Measuring Transition Collaboration: A GEM Project Targeted for the NIDRR Field Initiated Development Grant Competition. Utah State University Grant-writing Experience through Mentorship (GEM). Jan. 1 – Dec. 31, 2015, $10,000 with Dr. Kathleen Oertle.


Supported Employment, Cognitive Enhancement, Social Skills Program for ASD Adult (R-34, Clinical Trial Planning Grant Program), September 2014 – August 2017, $450,000 (total direct costs); National Institutes of Mental Health/National Institutes of Health) with Drs. Baker-Ericzen (PI), Twamley (Co-I), Brookman-Frazee (Co-I), & Degeneffe.

Bridging the gap from college to careers, Dec. 2013 – Dec. 2015, $437,888; Kessler Foundation Signature Employment Program Grant with PolicyWorks, Inc.

CA PROMISE (Promoting the Readiness Of Minors in Supplemental Security Income), Oct. 1, 2013 – Sept. 30, 2018, $10 million/year ($50 million total); SDSU Interwork Institute sub-contract $1.75 million/year ($8.75 total), US Department of Education (with US Social Security Administration, US Department of Health and Human Services, and US Department of Labor.

Take Charge: Leading the Transition to Adulthood. October 1, 2012 – Sept. 30, 2013, $19,992. CA State Council on Developmental Disabilities, with Creative Support Alternatives.

Long Term Training for Rehabilitation Counselors. October 1, 2010 – September 30, 2015, $150,000/year. US Department of Education Rehabilitation Services Administration, with Dr. Nan Zhang Hampton

Project Pendleton: Military Family Support 360 Center. October 1, 2008 – 2012, $266,666/year. Department of Health & Human Services, Administration on Developmental Disabilities.

Technical Assistance and Continuing Education Center for Region IX (TACE IX). October 2008 - 2013: $792, 258/year. US Department of Education Rehabilitation Services Administration, with Dr. Chaz Compton.

Long Term Training for Rehabilitation Professionals: Certificate of Rehabilitation Technology. Year 1: July 1, 2008 – June 31, 2013. $99,999/year. US Department of Education Rehabilitation Services Administration.

California Health Incentives Improvement Project, U.S. Department of Health & Human Services Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, 4/1/08 – 12/31/08, $2,919,264; 2009: $2,640,006; 2010: $4,028,900; 2011: $3,166,715; 2012: $572,448, with Dr. Eric Glunt.

Grants awarded to San Diego’s Exceptional Family Resource Center from state and local sources, including CA Department of Developmental Services, Family Health Centers of San Diego, Chula Vista School District, Down Syndrome Association, Family Voices, San Diego County First 5 Commission, beginning July 1, 2007; $595,538 (2011-12)

Grants awarded to Creative Support Alternatives from state and regional center sources, including CA Department of Developmental Services, CA State Council on Developmental Disabilities, San Diego/Imperial Counties Developmental Services, Valley Mountain Regional Center, with Dr. Ian Pumpian, $1,056,559 (2011-12)

KIT Online Training & Website Development, 2/5/07 – 8/31/08, Total $108,409, Kids Included Together, San Diego, CA


New Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor Training Program for the State of Hawaii, 11/1/06 – 6/30/08, Total $150,000, State of Hawaii Contract

Region IX Continuing Education Program for Providers of Community Rehabilitation, 9/06 – 8/11, Total $2,498,530, US Department of Education Rehabilitation Services Administration

Guam Training and Technical Assistance in Vocational Rehabilitation, 2/05 – 9/05, Total $73,647, Guam Division of Vocational Rehabilitation

Rehabilitation Counseling for Consumers with Disabilities (Long-term Training), 7/04 – 6/09, Total $750,000, US Department of Education Rehabilitation Services Administration, with Dr. Bobbie Atkins

Guam Training and Technical Assistance in Vocational Rehabilitation, 1/04 – 9/04, Total $69,466, Guam Division of Vocational Rehabilitation

Building Careers in Design, 7/03 – 8/04, Total $8870 (subcontract), US Department of Education Rehabilitation Services Administration.

Improving the Match of Person and Mobility Technology, 12/02-12/04, Total $26,405 (subcontract) National Institutes of Health, Small Business Innovation and Research.

Workplace Accommodations. October 1, 2002 – September 30, 2004. Total $439,428. California Department of Education.

California Transition System Integration Project. October 1, 2001 – September 30, 2004. Total $525,000. US Department of Education Office of Special Education Programs.

Region IX Continuing Education Program for Providers of Community Rehabilitation Services. July 1, 2001 - June 30, 2006. Total $2,494,875. US Department of Education Rehabilitation Services Administration (with Dr. Fred McFarlane)

Training for Rehabilitation Professionals: Certificate of Rehabilitation Technology. August 1, 2000 – July 31, 2005. Total $500,000. US Department of Education Rehabilitation Services Administration.

Region IX Continuing Education Program for Providers of Community Rehabilitation Services. July 1, 1996 - June 30, 2001. Total $2,494,875. US Department of Education (with Drs. Fred McFarlane and Ian Pumpian).

Training programs in assistive technology, adapted physical education, & school-to-work transition for special education personnel in the Pacific jurisdictions. January 1, 1997 - December 31, 1999. Total $587,075. US Department of Education, Office of Special Education Programs (with Drs. Ian Pumpian and Douglas Fisher).

Focusing on the point of transition: A service integration model. 1996 – 2004. US Department of Education, Office of Special Education Programs (with Drs. Ian Pumpian and Nicholas Certo).

The Pyramid Project: Building Family Support. July 1, 1995 - June 30, 1996. Total $75,000. San Diego Regional Center (with Doug Fisher, Lora Keller and Sherry


Torok.)

Project TRANS-TRAIN: Transdisciplinary Training of Rehabilitation Personnel in Assistive Technology. October 1, 1994 - September 30, 1997. Total $330,000, US Department of Education (with Drs. Ian Pumpian and Andrew Szeto).

Applications of Technology: A Community Model. September 1, 1993 - August 31, 1996. Total $580,000, US Department of Education, Vocational Rehabilitation Service Projects and Demonstrations (with Drs. Ian Pumpian and Andrew Szeto).

Unpublished & Invited Presentations Before Professional Conferences – International, National

(* indicates refereed presentations)

*Garcia-Navarrete, S., & Sax, C. (2016, April). Our reading toolbox: Bring learning alive through thinking-centered education. 32nd Annual Pacific Rim International Conference on Disability and Diversity, Honolulu, HI.

*Armstrong, A., Glenn, M., Holloway, L., & Sax, C. (2016, April). Positive leadership: Building a thriving culture. 16th Annual National Rehabilitation Educators Conference, Newport Beach, CA.

*Edelstein, E., Malecha, M., Hunker, K., Stepner, M., & Sax, C. (2016, April). Designing public good: Interdisciplinary programs that change pedagogy, practice, and policy. Academic Resource Conference, Garden Grove, CA.

*Olney, M., & Sax, C. (2015, October). Interdisciplinary collaboration: Starting with professional preparation. Consortium of Psychiatric Rehabilitation Educators 2015 Symposium, San Diego, CA.

*Sax, C. & Butz, B. (2015, October). Bridging the gap from college to career: A national model. Fall 2015 National Rehabilitation Education Conference, Arlington, VA.

Sax, C., Butz, B., Gerali, J., & Calsita, C. (2015, October). Bridging the gap from college to career: A national model. 2015 California Association for Postsecondary Education and Disability, San Diego, CA.

Sax, C. (2015, June). Series of invited workshops/presentations in the Netherlands:Collaborating for a seamless transition. Groesbeek.The power of person-driven planning. Roosendaal.Person-driven planning: Building empowerment & self-determination. Haarlem.The power of person-driven planning. Nijmegen.

*Sax, C. (2015, April). Improving interagency/interdisciplinary collaboration skills for effective transition practices. 15th Annual National Rehabilitation Educators Conference, Newport Beach, CA (poster session).


*Sax, C. (2015, March). Building AT skills in professionals: A community model. The 30th Annual International Technology and Persons with Disabilities Conference. San Diego, CA.

*Sax, C., & Bobroff, S. (2015, February). Person-driven planning: Who’s really in charge? Bridge to the Future II CA Institute on Secondary Transition, San Diego, CA.

Sax, C. (2014, June). Revisiting transition and person-driven planning. Presentations at transition and adult service organizations (program/city): De Onderwijsspecialisten, RIBW Arnhem, Veluwe Vallei, SIZA (Arnhem); Mytylschool Roosendaal (Roosendaal); De Taalbrug, MBS VSO-ZML, Mytylschool Eindhoven (Eindhoven), The Netherlands. (Invited).

*Sax, C. (2014, March). Exploring transition services for individuals with disabilities in the Netherlands and Ireland. 14th Annual National Rehabilitation Educators Conference, Manhattan Beach, CA (poster session).

Sax, C., & McFarlane, F. (2013, September). Person-driven planning in transition process. Invited seminar for the European Platform on Rehabilitation Transition Benchlearning group. Lyngorporten, Norway.

Sax, C., Deguzman, J., Larsen, K., & Nichols, T. (2013, June). Take charge: Leading the transition to adulthood. Presentations to faculty and students at Leo Kannerhuis Center for Autism and HAN University for Applied Science (Nijmegen), Doorwerth; Werkenrode, Groesbeek; and Mytylschool Eindhoven, Eindhoven, The Netherlands.

*Sax, C., & Hampton, N. (2013, April). Impact of study abroad on rehabilitation counseling graduate students and alumni. 13th Annual National Rehabilitation Educators Conference, San Francisco, CA (poster session).

*Edelstein, E., & Sax, C. (2013, February). Expanding the universe of design. 28th Annual International Technology and Persons with Disabilities Conference, San Diego, CA.

*Sax, C., & Bobroff, S. (2012, November). Whatever happened to person-centered planning? Translating PCPs to IEPs and ITPs. 2012 TASH Conference, Long Beach, CA.

*Petrie, D., Newton, G., Warner, L., Woltkamp, M., Greer, E., McPherson, R., Moore, R., Sax, C., Levy, L., Hamilton, V. (2012, September). Integration of workforce programs, funding, and service delivery. Invited closing plenary for 76th Annual NASWA Conference: Catch the Economic Wave, San Diego, CA.

*Scherer, M. J., Adya, M., Samant, D., Sax, C. (2012, June). Assistive and rehabilitation technology service delivery: What we know and where we are headed. RESNA 2012: An International Interdisciplinary Conference on Technology and Disability), Baltimore, MD.

Sax, C. L. (2012, June). Person-centered planning to improve transition outcomes in autism. Invited speaker for Oolgaard Lecture, Arnhem, Netherlands.


*Scherer, M. J., & Sax, C. L. (2012, February). Vocational rehabilitation provision of assistive technology for employment. The 27th Annual International Conference of Technology and Persons with Disabilities. San Diego, CA.

Sax, C. L. (2011, November). Person-centered planning: What can it mean for individuals with autism? Leo Kannerhuis Congress on Autism, Nijmegen, Netherlands. (Invited)

Sax, C. L., & Bandak, L. (2011, September). Assistive technology: The bridge to independence for individuals with disabilities. Prince Salman Center for Disability Research, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia (Invited via videoconferencing).

*Barzegarian, B. & Sax, C. L. (2011, March). The role of the rehabilitation professional in identifying assistive technology solutions. The 26th Annual International Technology and Persons with Disabilities Conference. San Diego, CA.

Sax, C. (2010, November). Using person-centered planning strategies to improve transition outcomes. National Transition Conference, Arnhem, Netherlands (invited keynote).

Sax, C. (2009, September). Assistive technology: Policy and practice. Workshop with China Disabled Persons Federation, Shenzhen, China (with Dr. Hampton).

Sax, C. (2008, October). Assistive technology and rehabilitation solutions. Workshop hosted by China Disabled Persons Federation, Jinan, China (with Drs. Hampton and McFarlane).

Sax, C. (2008, October). Considering quality of life. Workshop hosted by China Disabled Persons Federation, Jinan, China (with Drs. Hampton and McFarlane).

*Scherer, M. J., Sax, C. L., Harris, H. S., Langton, A., Holloway, L., & Ruiz, T. (2007, June). Introducing the ICF to rehabilitation professionals enrolled in an online graduate course on assistive technology. Thirteenth Annual North American Collaborating Center Conference on ICF. Niagara Falls, NY.

Sax, C., & Noyes, D. (2007, Feb. 15). Strategies for working together to achieve positive futures. PEAK Parent Center's 2007 Conference on Inclusive Education: Create an Educational Masterpiece. Denver, CO.

Sax, C., & Noyes, D. (2007, Feb. 14). Transitions to positive futures. Videoconference sponsored by Region VIII Rehabilitation Continuing Education Program, University of Northern Colorado, Greeley, CO.

Sax, C. (2007, September 6-7). Transitioning to positive futures. Nevada Statewide Training Conference. Reno, NV.

*Edelstein, E. A., Marks, F. M., & Sax, C. (2006, March 7). What can physiological responses tell us about designing educational facilities? Society for College and University Planning Pacific Regional Conference 2006, Long Beach, CA.

*Peterson, D., Homa, D., Sax, C., Mowry, R., & Smart, J. (2006, February 18). Integrating the ICF into rehabilitation education curricula. Sixth Annual National Council on Rehabilitation Education Conference, San Diego, CA.


Sax, C. (2005, November 15). Helping California youths with disabilities transition to work or post-secondary education. Panel Discussion, hosted by GAO San Francisco office and GAO Headquarters in Washington, DC. San Francisco, CA (invited).

Sax, C., & Sayles, A. (2005, October 17-18). Proposed CORE/Council for Accreditation of Counseling and Related Educational Programs (CACREP) merger: Implications for rehabilitation counselor education and practice. National Training Conference on Rehabilitation Education, Arlington, VA.

*Trach, J., Sax, C., Holloway, L., Hartnett, S., & Brandenburg. (2005, February). Update on training and accreditation for community rehabilitation providers. National Council on Rehabilitation Education National Conference, Tucson, AZ.

*Sax, C., & Thoma, C. (2004, November 17-20). What do rehabilitation professionals know about self-determination? 2004 Annual TASH Conference, Reno, NV.

*Trach, J., Hartnett, S., & Sax, C. (2004, October 24-26). Competency-based training, performance standards, and career foundation for community rehabilitation providers. National Conference on Rehabilitation Education: NCRE/RSA/CSAVR. Washington, DC.

*Scherer, M. J., Scherer, J., Vanviervliet, A., Cushman, L., Sax, C., Merbitz, C., Ives, J. & Wilson, R. (2004, June 24). Matching person & technology: Using and interpreting assessment information. Sixth Annual NIH SBIR/STTR Conference Scientific Poster Session, Bethesda, MD.

Sax, C., & Langton, A. (2004, May). Vocational rehabilitation and assistive technology in rehabilitation services. Two invited seminars. Ratchasuda College, Mahidol University, Bangkok, Thailand.

Sax, C., & Healy, E. (2004, January). Help! How can we get the life we have planned? 2004 Conference on School Reform and Inclusive Education, Denver, CO.

*Sax, C., & Thoma, C. (2003, December). Vocational rehabilitation professionals: What do they know about self-determination? 2003 TASH Conference, Chicago, IL.

*Trach, J., Sax, C., Brandenburg, G., & Holloway, L. (2003, October). Professional recognition & development of community rehabilitation providers. National Training Conference on Rehabilitation Education, Washington, DC.

Sax, C. (2003, September). Interagency dialogue. Students with Intellectual Disabilities and Postsecondary Education Institute: Discussions of Developments in Practice and Policy, Washington, DC.

*Sax, C., Noyes, D., Wechsler, J., & Youngkin, Q. (2003, July). Collaboration across systems: Supporting quality lives. Association for Persons in Supported Employment, San Diego, CA.

Sax, C., Langton, A., & Duke, S. (2003, February). Web-based AT education: Using project and activity-based instruction for rehabilitation professionals. National Council on Rehabilitation Education National Conference, Tucson, AZ.

*Holloway, L., Sax, C., & Hartnett, S. (2003, February). Effective training evaluation in rehabilitation. National Council on Rehabilitation Education National Conference,


Tucson, AZ.

Sax, C., Noyes, D., Wechsler, J., & Youngkin, Q. (2003, January). Collaboration across systems for transition: Supporting quality lives. 2003 Conference on School Reform and Inclusive Education, Denver, CO.

Sax, C. (2003, January). College: The new frontier for inclusive education. 2003 Conference on School Reform and Inclusive Education, Denver, CO.

*Sax, C., & Thoma, C. (2002, December). Transition assessment: Wise practices for quality lives. 2002 TASH Conference. Boston, MA.

*Sax, C., & Holloway, L. (2002, October). The career ramp: Recruitment strategies for rehabilitation professionals. National Conference on Rehabilitation Education: NCRE/RSA/CSAVR. Washington, DC.

Sax, C., & Boyle, B. (2002, September). Demystifying assistive technology: Identifying solutions for work, school, and community. Training seminar for the European Platform for Rehabilitation in cooperation with the National Training and Development Institute, Dublin, Ireland.

*Holloway, L., Sax, C., & Surdick, R. (2002, August). The role of CRPs in the VR partnership. Disability & Employment 2002 Conference on Vocational Rehabilitation: Where Partners Create Careers, Washington, DC.

*Sax, C. (2002, August). Transition assessment: Wise practices for quality lives. 2002 Missouri APSE Conference, Jefferson City, MO.

*Sax, C., & Duke, S. (2002, June). Integration of AT education by rehabilitation professionals. RESNA 2002 Annual Conference, Minneapolis, MN.

*Sax, C. (2002, February). Lifelong learning: A career ramp for CRPs. National Council on Rehabilitation Education National Conference, Tucson, AZ.

Sax, C. (2002, January). Finding the right assistive technology. 2002 Conference on School Reform and Inclusive Education, Denver, CO.

Sax. C. (2002, January). Preparing for transition: Wise practices for quality adult lives. 2002 Conference on School Reform and Inclusive Education, Denver, CO.

*Sax, C. (2001, November). A year later: The postsecondary discussion continues. The 28th Annual Conference of The Association for Persons with Severe Handicaps (TASH), Anaheim, CA (Presented as the introduction to a one-day strand titled: Postsecondary Education: Same Questions, New Setting).

*Sax, C. (2001, September). Continuing professional education by distance: Applications of assistive technology. 15th Annual Conference of the American Association of Spinal Cord Injury Psychologists and Social Workers, Las Vegas, NV.

*Sax, C., & Noyes, D. (2001, July). Wise practices in transition. The Association for Persons in Supported Employment Conference, Washington, DC.

*Sax, C., & Scherer, M. J. (2001, March). Rehabilitation professionals’ roles in accessing assistive technology. The16th Annual International Conference of


Technology and Persons with Disabilities, Los Angeles, CA.

*Sax., C. (2001, March). Wise practices in transition. Pac Rim 2001, 17th Annual Conference on Disabilities, Honolulu, HI.

*Sax, C., Guillermo, M., Obatake, M., & Hirohata, L. (2001, March). Partnerships for continuing education. Pac Rim 2001, 17th Annual Conference on Disabilities, Honolulu, HI.

*Guillermo, M., Sax, C., & Atkins, B. (2001, March). Win – win: Online teaching and learning. Pac Rim 2001, 17th Annual Conference on Disabilities, Honolulu, HI.

*Sax, C., Isom, R., McFarlane, F., & Turner, T. (2001, February). Delivering quality rehabilitation counseling education by distance. National Council on Rehabilitation Education National Conference, Tucson, AZ.

*Langton, A., Sax, C., Stewart, S., & Ramseur, H. (2001, February). Catching up and keeping up: Integrating assistive technology in preservice training. National Council on Rehabilitation Education National Conference, Tucson, AZ.

Sax, C., Noyes, D., Hinkle, S., & Goddard, P. (2001, January). Moving from school to adult life: Creating a seamless transition. Preconference session, 2001 Colorado Conference on Inclusive Education, Denver, CO.

Sax, C., & Noyes, D. (2001, January). Using vocational rehabilitation resources to continue inclusive lives. 2001 Colorado Conference on Inclusive Education, Denver, CO

*Sax, C., & Strully, J. (2000, December). Postsecondary choices and challenges: College as the new frontier. The 27th Annual Conference of The Association for Persons with Severe Handicaps (TASH), Miami Beach, FL.

*Sax, C., & Guillermo, M. (2000, July/August). Region IX continuing education program for providers of community rehabilitation services (CRP-RCEP). Third Annual RSA Special Projects Conference, Washington, DC.

Sax, C. (2000, July/August). Point of transition service integration project. Third Annual RSA Special Projects Conference, Washington, DC.

*Sax, C., & Noyes, D. (2000, July). Point of transition service integration project: Outcomes and innovations. The Association for Persons in Supported Employment Conference, Las Vegas, NV.

Sax, C. (2000, June). Tools for assessing consumer preferences: Who wants what you can build? Invited faculty, From wheelchairs to brain implants: Improving assistive technologies by integrating engineering with psychological and ethical research methods and consumer perspectives in rehabilitation. NIH Assistive Technology Research and Development Symposium, Chicago, IL.

Sax, C. (2000, June). Interdisciplinary teams in university settings. Invited faculty, From wheelchairs to brain implants: Improving assistive technologies by integrating engineering with psychological and ethical research methods and consumer perspectives in rehabilitation. NIH Assistive Technology Research and Development Symposium, Chicago, IL.


*Sax, C., & Fisher, D. (2000, April). Strategic choices and professional education: Creating a collaborative culture in higher education. American Educational Research Association Annual Conference. New Orleans, LA.

*Sax, C., & Guillermo, M. (2000, March). Online staff development for community rehabilitation programs. The 16th Annual Pacific Rim Conference. Honolulu, HI.

*Sax, C., & Fisher, D. (2000, March). New partnerships for transition. The 16th Annual Pacific Rim Conference. Honolulu, HI.

Sax, C. (2000, January). Life after age 18: How to access the systems to create a quality adult life. 2000 Colorado Conference on Inclusive Education, Denver, CO.

*Certo, N., Sax, C., Smalley, K., & Mautz, D. (1999, December). Do systems really change? Revisiting the point of transition. The 26th Annual Conference of The Association for Persons with Severe Handicaps (TASH), Chicago, IL.

*Sax, C., & Fisher, D. (1999, December). High school and beyond: The differences between secondary and postsecondary education. The 26th Annual Conference of The Association for Persons with Severe Handicaps (TASH), Chicago, IL.

*Sax, C., Batterman, N., Davis, L., & Jacobs, C. (1999, July). Focusing on the point of transition. Association for Persons in Supported Employment Conference, Chicago, IL.

*Sax, C. (1999, February). Technology for teaching and learning. Colorado Conference on Inclusive Education, Denver, CO.

*Sax, C. (1999, February). Graduation and adult life. Colorado Conference on Inclusive Education, Denver, CO.

Sax, C., & Weir, C. (1999, February). Choices and challenges after high school: Careers, colleges, and more. Preconference workshop at Colorado Conference on Inclusive Education, Denver, CO.

*Certo, N., Sax, C., Smalley, K., Mautz, D. (1998, December). Focusing on the point of transition. The 25th Annual Conference of The Association for Persons with Severe Handicaps (TASH), Seattle, WA.

Sax, C. (1998, November). Steps toward integration: Accommodations, modifications, and interdependence. International Labour Organization sponsored Training of Trainers Seminar for Integrated Training for Persons with Disabilities, Port of Spain, Trinidad, West Indies.

*Fisher, D., & Sax, C. (1998, March). The point of transition: What does it take to make it work? Tools for Life ’98, Honolulu, HI.

*Sax, C., & Fisher, D. (1998, March). Assistive technology on the job: The tech team approach. Tools for Life ’98, Honolulu, HI.

Sax, C. (1998, February). Technology is here: Use it to support learning. Colorado Conference on Inclusive Education, Denver, CO.

*Fisher, D., & Sax, C. (1998, February). Secondary success: Meeting the needs of all students in inclusive high schools. Pacific Rim Diversity Conference, Honolulu,


HI.

*Sax, C., Fisher, D., & Rodifer, K. (1997, March). Supporting students with disabilities in an inclusive high school. The 51st Annual Association of Supervision and Curriculum Development Conference, Baltimore, MD.

*Sax, C. (1997, March). Supporting students with disabilities in inclusive classrooms using low tech and customized adaptations. Pre-conference workshop at the Annual CSUN’s Technology & Persons with Disabilities Conference, Los Angeles, CA.

Sax, C. (1997, February). Moving into the 21st century. The Annual Colorado Inclusion Conference, Denver, CO.

Fisher, D., & Sax, C. (1997, February). Lessons learned in inclusive, restructuring schools. The Annual Colorado Inclusion Conference, Denver, CO.

Fisher, D., & Sax, C. (1997, February). School-wide accommodation planning. The Annual Colorado Inclusion Conference, Denver, CO.

Sax, C. (1997, January). Aging in cerebral palsy: Current status in person centered planning strategies. San Diego Cerebral Palsy Symposium, San Diego.

Sax, C., & Fisher, D. (1997, January). Lessons learned: Educational issues in inclusive education. San Diego Cerebral Palsy Symposium, San Diego.

Sax, C., & Fisher, D. (1996, November). Lessons learned from inclusive, restructuring schools. Keynote presentation at the Visions and Strategies for Inclusive Education Conference sponsored by The University of Georgia, Athens, GA.

Fisher, D., & Sax, C. (1996, October). Inventing an inclusive future: Systems change. Presentation at the Visions and Strategies for Inclusive Education Conference sponsored by The University of Georgia, Athens, GA.

Sax, C., & Fisher, D. (1996, October). Assistive technology and inclusive education. Presentation at the Visions and Strategies for Inclusive Education Conference sponsored by The University of Georgia, Athens, GA.

Fisher, D., & Sax, C. (1996, October). Social justice and curriculum development. Presentation at the Visions and Strategies for Inclusive Education Conference sponsored by The University of Georgia, Athens, GA.

*Sax, C. (1996, June). Customizing adaptation for job development: A case study. The 19th Annual RESNA Conference, Salt Lake City, UT.

*Sax, C. (1996, March). Low-tech adaptations lead to high quality inclusion. The 11th Annual California State University at Northridge Technology and Persons with Disabilities Conference, Los Angeles, CA.

*Fisher, D., Sax, C., & Rodifer, K. (1996, March). Implementing inclusive education through curriculum reform. The 51st Annual Association of Supervision and Curriculum Development Conference, New Orleans, LA.

Sax, C., & Rodifer, K. (1996, February). All the pieces: Identifying the range of supports and services kids and teachers need. The Ninth Annual Strategies for


Inclusive Education Conference, Denver, CO.

Sax, C. (1996, February). Assistive technology and inclusive education. The Ninth Annual Strategies for Inclusive Education Conference, Denver, CO.

Fisher, D., & Sax, C. (1996, February). Building level change: Beyond teacher deals. The Ninth Annual Strategies for Inclusive Education Conference, Denver, CO.

*Sax, C., & Fisher, D. (1996, January). Professionals, peers, projects and props: Assistive technology and inclusive education. The 12th Annual Pacific Rim Conference, Honolulu, HI.

*Fisher, D., & Sax, C. (1996, January). More than a place: Reframing inclusive education. The 12th Annual Pacific Rim Conference, Honolulu, HI.

*Fisher, D., Tweit-Hull, D., Sax, C., & Rodifer, K. (1995, December). Beyond teacher deals: School site collaboration and reform. The 22th Annual Conference of The Association for Persons with Severe Handicaps (TASH), San Francisco, CA.

*Sax, C. (1995, November). Hands-on practice: Developing customized assistive technology devices. The 22nd Annual Conference of The Association for Persons with Severe Handicaps (TASH), San Francisco, CA.

*Sax, C. (1995, June). Jet-skiing for fun and (non)-profit: Adaptations for recreation and small business development. The 18th Annual RESNA Conference, Vancouver, BC, Canada.

Sax, C., & Fisher, D. (1995, May). Forrest Gump & the bell curve: Reflections on society. Plenary session, Professional Development Seminar for the annual Pacific Island TRIO Conference, Honolulu, HI.

Sax, C., & Fisher, D. (1995, May). Navigating toward inclusive communities. Workshop session at Professional Development Seminar for the annual Pacific Island TRIO Conference, Honolulu, HI.

*Sax, C., & Szeto, A. (1995, March). Project TRANS-TRAIN: Transdisciplinary training of rehabilitation personnel in assistive technology. The Tenth Annual California State University at Northridge Technology and Persons with Disabilities Conference, Los Angeles, CA.

*Fisher, D., & Sax, C. (1994, December). Toward a taxonomy of community support roles. The 21st annual meeting of the Association for Persons with Severe Handicaps, Atlanta, GA.

*Sax, C., & Fisher, D. (1994, November). Navigating toward more inclusive communities. Presentation at annual meeting of The American Association on Mental Retardation Region II Conference, Newport Beach, CA.

*Lessen, E., Karge, B., Sax, C., Schwartz, S., & Buck, G. (1994, November). Changing non-education majors' attitudes toward persons with disabilities: Large lecture teaching. The 17th Annual Council for Exceptional Children Teacher Education Division Conference, San Diego, CA.

Chambers, H., Chambers, J., Keller, L., Sax, C., & Condeluci, A. (1994, September).


From dependence to interdependence: Developing a consumer-professional relationship. Instructional course at 48th Annual Meeting of the American Academy for Cerebral Palsy and Developmental Medicine, New Orleans, LA.

*Sax, C., & Grant, J. (1994, July). Untapped resources: Mobilizing communities for natural supports. The Fifth Annual Association for Persons in Supported Employment Conference, San Francisco, CA.

*Sax, C. (1994, June). The successful integration of assistive technology and job development for an individual with a disability: A case study. The 17th Annual RESNA Conference, Nashville, TN.

*Sax, C., & Kozole, K. (1994, March). Consumer-driven tech teams: Creating customized adaptations. The Ninth Annual California State University at Northridge Technology and Persons with Disabilities Conference, Los Angeles, CA.

*Sax, C. (1993, November). Community action: A new approach to natural supports. The 20th Annual Association for Persons with Severe Handicaps Conference, Chicago, IL.

*Sax, C., Guillermo, M., & Grant, J. (1992, November). Plotting the course for transition. Poster Session at the 19th Annual Conference of the Association for Persons with Severe Handicaps, San Francisco, CA.

*Sax, C. (1992, July). Individualized adaptations: A natural support in the workforce. Presentation at the third annual Conference of the Association for Persons in Supported Employment, Chicago, IL.

*Sax, C., Tweit, D., Grant, J., & Guillermo, M. (1991, November). What's new, what's cool for work, play and school: Stories from San Diego State University's demonstration projects. Presentation at the 18th Annual Conference of the Association for Persons with Severe Handicaps, Washington, D.C.

Unpublished Presentations before State and Local Seminars & Conferences

(* indicates refereed presentations)

Sax, C., & Bobroff, S. (2015, February). Person-driven planning: Who’s really in charge? A Bridge to the Future II: California Institute on Secondary Transition, San Diego, CA.

Sax, C. L., & Johnson, J.R. (2013, December). Starting the dialogue early: Collaboration in personnel preparation. A Bridge to the Future Institute: California Institute on Secondary Transition, San Diego, CA.

Sax, C., Hough, M., Deguzman, J., Nichols, T., & Olmeda, A. (2013, December). Take Charge: Moving from person-centered to person-driven planning. A Bridge to the Future Institute: California Institute on Secondary Transition, San Diego, CA.

Sax, C., van de Burgt, K., Hough, M., Deguzman, J., Nichols, T., & Olmeda, A. (2013, March). Take charge: Person-driven planning for transition-aged students.


30th Annual Involved Exceptional Parents' Day, San Diego, CA.

Sax, C. (2013, March). Person-driven planning. Education Roundtable, Imperial, CA.

Sax, C. (2013, February). Making computer and assistive technology work for you. Successful Aging Expo, San Diego, CA.

Sax, C. (2013, February). Person-driven planning. Education Roundtable, San Diego, CA.

Sax, C. (2012, February). Technology: Friend or foe. Making technology work for you. Successful Aging Expo, San Diego, CA.

Sax, C. (2009, August). Transitions: What does it take to make them seamless? APSE-MO Employment Summit – Keynote presentation, Columbia, MO.

Sax, C. (2009, August). Transition to employment: Considering new directions. APSE-MO Employment Summit, Columbia, MO.

Sax, C., & Noyes, D. (2007, February). Strategies for working together to achieve positive futures. Pre-conference session for PEAK Parent Center’s 2007 Conference on Inclusive Education: Create an Educational Masterpiece, Denver, CO.

Sax, C. (2005, September). Interagency collaboration: Easier said than done! Fifth Annual Transition Conference, Phoenix, AZ.

Sax, C. (2005, September). Assistive technology: Thinking beyond high school. Fifth Annual Transition Conference, Phoenix, AZ.

Sax, C., Noyes, D., & Wechsler, J. (2005, February). Collaboration across systems: Supporting quality lives. A new day: Alternatives to traditional support. Association of Regional Center Agencies, San Diego, CA.

Sax, C. (2004, November). Assistive technology: Nuts & bolts, Velcro & duct tape. Arizona CRP-RCEP IX Annual Training Institute, Flagstaff, AZ. (repeated in Tucson, January 2005; Phoenix, May 2005).

Sax, C., & Langton, A. (2004, September). Assistive technology: It ain’t rocket science! SB 105 Seminar for California Department of Rehabilitation counselors for the Deaf/Hard of Hearing and Blind/Low Vision, Sacramento, CA.

Sax, C. (2004, September). Transitions and what makes them meaningful: Thoughts on community and the quality of life. Invited keynote Wyoming Association of Persons in Supported Employment, Cody, WY.

Sax, C. (2004, February). Assistive technology and transition: Considering needs beyond high school. Winter Tech: A Carnivale of Technology, Annual Conference of the Assistive Technology Education Network, Orlando, FL.

Sax, C. (2003, April). Wise practices in transition. 16th Annual Issues Forum. Region VII CRP-RCEP, Kansas City, MO.

Sax, C. (2000, March). Maximizing our potential: Increasing the capacity of transition and employment professionals. The 10th Annual Integration Institute. Irvine, CA.


Sax, C., Hinkle, S., Goddard, P., & Periman, D. (2000, February). Postsecondary choices and challenges. Colorado Department of Education 2nd Annual Reaching for Potential Conference: Strategies and Methodologies for Children and Youth with Autism Spectrum Disorders. Denver, CO.

Sax, C., Guillermo, M., McAllan, L., & Andaloro, R. (1999, June). College partnerships. Presentation at SDSU's Participatory Capacity Building Project-sponsored conference, Expanding Employment Horizons for Minorities with Disabilities: Grants, Contracts, and Cooperative Agreements as Tools, San Diego, CA.

*Sax, C., Certo, N., Noyes, D., Jacobs, C., Edgington, T., & Wechsler, J. (1999, April). Focusing on the point of transition. Preconference workshop at Cal-TASH Conference, San Diego, CA.

*Sax, C., & Fisher, D. (1998, November). Strategies for inclusion: High school years as preparation for life. Nevada Community Inclusion Conference, Las Vegas, NV.

*Fisher, D., & Sax, C. (1998, November). Differentiated instruction. Nevada Community Inclusion Conference, Las Vegas, NV.

Sax, C., & Fisher, D. (1998, June). Professional education in a world of sound bytes: A social marketing approach. Arizona Summer Institute for Community Rehabilitation Programs, Tucson, AZ.

Fisher, D., & Sax, C. (1998, June). Working toward the point of transition & beyond. Arizona Summer Institute for Community Rehabilitation Programs, Tucson, AZ.

Sax, C. & Fisher, D. (1996, June). Creative support strategies, assistive technology and more. All-day session at the Employment Support Services Training Conference, Phoenix, AZ.

Sax, C. (1996, June). Think on these things: Supported employment in the 90’s. Keynote presentation at the Employment Support Services Training Conference, Phoenix, AZ.

*Fisher, D., Sax, C., & Tweit-Hull, D. (1996, March). Techniques for inclusive education. Two-day skill-building strand presented at the Sixth Annual Integration Institute, Orange County, CA.

*Fisher, D., & Sax, C. (1995, November). Where do we go?: Program planning for students with severe disabilities. The Seventh Annual Cross Cultural Special Education Conference, San Diego, CA.

*Fisher, D., & Sax, C. (1995, November). Where do we start?: Assessing students with severe disabilities. The Seventh Annual Cross Cultural Special Education Conference, San Diego, CA.

Sax, C., & Fisher, D. (1995, November). In the beginning: The story of school change. The Eighth Annual Sun-TASH (New Mexico Chapter of The Association for Persons with Severe Handicaps) Conference, Farmington, NM.

Fisher, D., Sax, C., & Magee, N. (1995, November). Random acts of chemistry kindness: Inclusion at the secondary school. The Eighth Annual Sun-TASH (New


Mexico Chapter of The Association for Persons with Severe Handicaps) Conference, Farmington, NM.

Fisher, D., Sax, C., & Rodifer, K. (1995, October). Supporting students in inclusive environments. The Thirteenth Annual Seminar by the Bay, Escondido, CA.

Fisher, D., Sax, C., & Bagg-Rizzo, E. (1995, September). Curriculum adaptations at the secondary level. Sun-TASH Capacity Building Conference, Albuquerque, NM.

Sax, C., & Brent, S. (1995, August). Transition & collaboration. Department of Rehabilitation and Department of Special Education, Government of American Samoa, Pago Pago, American Samoa.

Fisher, D., & Sax, C. (1995, August). Supporting students in inclusive environments. San Diego Regional Center Annual Conference, Journey into the Future, San Diego, CA.

Fisher, D., & Sax, C. (1995, June). Issues and strategies for including all children in the regular classroom. The 16th Annual Reading & Language Arts Conference, Literacy Experiences for All Children, San Diego, CA.

Sax, C., Villalobos, P., Wong, A., & Fisher, D. (1995, April). Inclusion can work beyond elementary school: Parent, professional and student panel, grades 6-12. Panel presentation at 12th Annual Involved Exceptional Parents' Day, San Diego, CA.

Sax, C., Novick, R., Connole, T., & Miyares, U. (1994, October). Accessibility in San Diego: A panel discussion. 12th Annual Seminar by the Bay, San Diego, CA.

*Sax, C. (1994, April). Community Action: Strategies for building personal community connections. The 12th Annual Conference of California Chapter of The Association for Persons with Severe Handicaps, Oakland, CA.

Sax, C. (1994, March). Changing perceptions from "intrusion" to "inclusion" (grades 6-12). Facilitated panel discussion for 11th Annual Involved Exceptional Parents' Day, San Diego, CA.

Sax, C. (1994, March). Tech talk: Using community resources to develop assistive technology. The Fourth Annual Integration Institute, Costa Mesa, CA.

Sax, C. (1994, February). Building inclusive communities. The Ninth Annual Statewide Conference on Deaf-Blindness and Multiple Disabilities, Austin, TX.

Serban, D., Sax, C., Filley, J., & Kozole, K. (1993, October). Adaptive technology: Successful supports and job placements for persons with severe disabilities. The 11th Annual Seminar by the Bay Conference, San Diego, CA.

*Sax, C. (1993, April). "Applications of Technology": An update. The 11th Annual California Chapter of The Association for Persons with Severe Handicaps Conference, Burbank, CA.

Sax, C., & Katz, L. (1993, March). A panel of "experts": Kids and parents on friendship. The Tenth Annual Involved Exceptional Parents' Day, San Diego, CA.

*Sax, C. (1993, January). Assistive technology: A community-based approach.


Presentation at Workability II Annual Statewide Training Conference, San Diego, CA.

Sax, C., & Tweit-Hull, D. (1992, October). Agenda for change: Getting back to community. Full day seminar at Kern County Tri-SELPA Conference, Bakersfield, CA.

Sax, C. (1992, June). Assistive technology and natural supports: A powerful pair. Presentation at Washington Initiative for Supported Employment, Ellensburg, WA.

*Sax, C. (1992, June). Technology for inclusion. Presentation at the Annual California Chapter of The Association for Persons with Severe Handicaps Summer Symposium, San Diego, CA.

*Stroh, S., Marstellar, D., & Sax, C. (1992, April). Utilization of assistive and adaptive devices. Presentation at Cal-TASH Annual Conference, Irvine, CA.

Pumpian, I., & Sax, C. (1992, March). “Applications of Technology”. Presentation at Arizona Chapter of The Association for Persons with Severe Handicaps Annual Conference, Phoenix, AZ.

Sax, C., & Tweit-Hull, D. (1992, March). Beyond the pizza box folder: Applications of Technology revisited. Presentation at the Ninth Annual Exceptional Parents' Day Conference, San Diego, CA.

Sax, C., & Sousa, M.E. (1992, February). Techno-work: Joining the workforce through the use of technology. Presentation at the Second Annual Integration Institute, Costa Mesa, CA.

Tweit, D., & Sax, C. (1991, October). Beyond the pizza box folder. Presentation at the annual Seminar by the Bay, San Diego, CA.

Sax, C. (1991, April). Vocationally speaking: Expanding options through technology. Presentation at Ventura County SELPA Conference, Oxnard, CA.

*McFarlane, L., Morris, R., Liston, A., Dake, B., Laurick, P., Tweit, D., & Sax, C. (1991, April). What's in, what's out, what's hot, what's not: State of the art in San Diego City Schools. Presentation at the 9th Annual Conference of the California Chapter of The Association for Persons with Severe Handicaps, Sacramento, CA.

*Szeto, A., Tweit, D., & Sax, C. (1991, April). “Applications of Technology”: Promoting the integration of students with severe disabilities through the development of adaptations. Presentation at the annual Design for Excellence Conference, San Diego, CA.

Participation in Professional Associations

Education Committee and Awards Committee, RESNA (Rehabilitation Engineering and Assistive Technology Society of North America)

National Council on Rehabilitation Education (NCRE)

President, Association of Community Rehabilitation Educators (ACRE) (elected 4/03, for 2-year term for national association)


Vice president, Association of Community Rehabilitation Educators (ACRE) (elected 4/01, for 2-year term for national group)

Chair, Postsecondary Education Committee, The Association for Persons with Severe Disabilities (TASH) (appointed July 2002)

Publications Committee, RESNA (Rehabilitation Engineering and Assistive Technology Society of North America)

Conference Committee, RESNA 99 (Long Beach, CA); RESNA 2001 (Reno, NV)

IV. SERVICE FOR THE UNIVERSITY AND THE COMMUNITY

Service for the UniversityUniversity

Chair, Review Panel for Vice President for Research/Dean of the Graduate Division (Fall 2016)

University Graduate Council/Policy Committee of the Graduate CouncilEnhancing Culture and Climate for Persons with Varying Abilities (ECCC)

Accessible Technology Initiative CommitteeUniversity Senate (elected spring 2004 for 3-year term)

College Committee AssignmentsSearch Committee, DeanPersonnel Committee New Building Development CommitteeResearch CommitteeTechnology Committee (current)Sabbaticals, Leaves Committee

Department Committee AssignmentsChair, Fall 2008 - presentCoordinator, Rehabilitation Counselor Program (July 2004 – June 2008)PersonnelAdmissions & ExceptionsFaculty Search Committee (Chair, 2004-05; current member)Faculty Search Committee (external member for Department of Counseling & School Psychology)

Additional coordination responsibilities within the DepartmentSupported Employment & Transition Specialists CertificateCertificate of Rehabilitation Technology (with College of Engineering)

Additional University ResponsibilitiesPrincipal Investigator Advisory Group (SDSU Research Foundation)

Doctoral faculty, SDSU (as of 10/00)Doctoral faculty, University of Northern Colorado (2004-2010)


Service for the CommunityAIA (American Institute of Architects) Foundation Design & Health Research Consortium (Team includes experts in medicine, public health, neuroscience, engineering, landscape, planning and education at the University of California San Diego, San Diego State University, Northwestern University, University of British Colombia and collaborates with international private sector partners in architecture and engineering.)Conference Chair, International Conference on Technology and Persons with Disabilities (CSUN), 2013, 2014, 2016Assistive Technology Service Method Working Group (international focus)CHIIP Youth Transition Advisory Committee (2010-12)DSPS Advisory Committee, San Diego Community College DistrictBlue Ribbon Panel, Center on Effective Rehabilitation Technology (NIDRR-funded project administered by Burton Blatt Institute, Syracuse University)Advisory Council to annual CSUN Technology and Persons with Disabilities Conference Board member, Access to Independence - San Diego, elected 10/02 (also Chair of Finance Committee & Board Treasurer)Executive Committee, Point of Transition Service Integration Project for San Diego County (current)Leadership Council, Community Options (2003-2007)Disability Advisory Council, Cox Communications CyberForce University Liaison, San Diego County Technology Task Team (current)Conference Committee, Arizona Summer Institute for Community Rehabilitation Programs, 1998Conference Committee, Nevada Community Inclusion Conference, 1998 San Diego Business Roundtable for Education, Technology Committee (1997-99)Board member, Jewish Community Center Inclusion Program, Education Committee (1997-99)


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