Burkhead, E. J. (1992). Computer applications in rehabilitation. In R. Parker and E. Szymanski (Eds.), Rehabilitation counseling: Basics and beyond (pp. 365-400). Second Edition. Austin, TX: Pro Ed.

This chapter is an overview of computer applications, focusing on uses of computer technology for administrative functions, client services, functional aids for persons with disabilities, and issues related to computer applications in rehabilitation.

Burkhead, E. J. (1987). Computer applications in rehabilitation. In R. Parker (Ed.), Rehabilitation counseling: Basics and beyond (pp. 247 - 281). Austin, TX: Pro Ed.

This chapter is a discussion of computer applications and issues related to computer applications in rehabilitation settings for administrative functions, client services, and enhancement of functioning of persons with disabilities.

Burkhead, E. J. (1984). Services for disabled persons. In H. Burck and R. Reardon (Eds.), Career development interventions (pp. 251-266). Springfield, IL: Charles C Thomas.

Burkhead, E. J., Ebener, D. J., & Marini, I. (1997). Humor, coping, and adaptation to disability. Journal of Applied Rehabilitation Counseling, 2(4), 50-53

This article is a presentation of a theoretical perspective, integrating psychosocial theories of adaptation to disability and the role of humor in coping, which can be used to design rehabilitation counseling intervention strategies that incorporate humor to facilitate the process of adapting to a disabling condition.

Burkhead, E. J., & Wilson, L. (1995). The family as a developmental system: Impact on the

career development of individuals with disabilities. Journal of Career Development, 21,

187-200.

This article is a delineation of a conceptual framework designed to assist career development practitioners in developing and implementing intervention strategies that incorporate the family as a resource in the career development process of individuals with disabilities.

Ebener, D. J., Burkhead, E. J., & Merydith, S. (1994). The Americans with Disabilities Act: Implications for vocational assessment. Assessment in Rehabilitation and Exceptionality,

1, 91-97.

This article is a discussion of the implications of The Americans with Disabilities Act for psychological and vocational evaluation within the vocational assessment process, with a focus on the impact of the process of assessment, the type of tests used, the manner in which tests are interpreted, and the type of information requested from an assessment.

English, R. W., Menchetti, B. M., Burkhead, E. J., Leach, R., & Johnson, K. L. (1994). Community adjustment of former special education students. Journal of STAR Research, 3,

107-135.

This article is a report and discussion of the findings of an extensive statewide follow-up of young adults with disabilities who had exited public school to determine their vocational adjustment, quality of life, and perceptions of the quality and adequacy of transition services prior to and upon exiting school.

Johnson, K., Burkhead, E. J., & Clark, A. D. (1990). The use of CHOICES with clients with profound hearing impairments. Journal of Career Development, 16, 227-233.

This article is a report of a research study designed to explore whether clients with profound hearing impairments could use CHOICES (a computer-assisted career decision making system); if so, under what conditions; and to explore the degree to which CHOICES can be integrated into the career counseling process with clients with profound hearing impairments.

Alston, R. J., & Burkhead, E. J. (1989). Computer assisted career guidance and physically disabled college students' career indecision. Rehabilitation Counseling Bulletin, 32, 248-253.

This article is a report of a research study designed to examine the effect of a computer-assisted career guidance system (DISCOVER) on the career indecision of college students with physical disabilities; and to examine the relationship among career indecision, gender, type of disability, age of onset of disability, and grade point average.

Burke, W. H., & Burkhead, E. J. (1989). Runaway children in America: A review of the literature. Education and Treatment of Children, 12, (1), 73-81.

This article is a review of literature on runaway children, with emphasis on definition of the term "runaway," predisposing factors for runaway behavior, and suggestions for future research of intervention strategies with runaway children.

Abood, D. A., & Burkhead, E. J. (1988). Wellness: A valuable resource for persons with disabilities. Health Education, 19 (2), 21-25.

This article is a presentation of a model of a wellness program with an emphasis on the inclusion of individuals with disabilities in wellness programs and potential benefits of participation in wellness programs for individuals with disabilities.

Burkhead, E. J., Sampson, Jr., J. P., & McMahon, B. T. (1986). The liberation of disabled persons in a technological society: Access to computer technology. Rehabilitation Literature, 47, 162-169.

This article is a discussion of the role of adaptive devices in the use of computer technology, the development of adaptive devices, types of adaptive devices, classifications of adaptive devices, and recommendations for practice and future research.

Burkhead, E. J., & Sampson, Jr., J. P. (1985). Computer assisted assessment in support of the rehabilitation counseling process. Rehabilitation Counseling Bulletin, 28, 262-274.

Sampson, Jr., J. P., McMahon, B. T., & Burkhead, E. J. (1985). Using computers for career exploration and decision making in vocational rehabilitation: Rehabilitation Counseling Bulletin, 28, 242-261.

Abush, R., & Burkhead, E. J. (1984). Job stress and midlife working women: Relationships among personality type, job characteristics, and job tension. Journal of Counseling Psychology, 31, 36-44.

Burkhead, E. J., & Cope, C. S. (1984). Career maturity and physically disabled college students. Rehabilitation Counseling Bulletin, 27, 142-150.

Boland, J. M., Christian, G., & Burkhead, E. J. (1982). Independent living training: A student based intervention model. Rehabilitation Counseling Bulletin, 25, 153-156.

McMahon, B. T., Burkhead, E. J., & Sampson, Jr., J. P. (1986). Computer access and applications to career counseling with vocational rehabilitation clients. NARIC Research Review. Washington, DC: DATA Institute.

Menchetti, B. M., English, R. W., Burkhead, E. J., Leach, R., & Johnson, K. L. (1991). Policy report: A follow-up study of young adults with disabilities in Florida. Tallahassee, FL: Center for Policy Studies in Education, Florida State University.

This technical paper is a report and discussion of results of an extensive statewide follow-up study of young adults with disabilities who had exited public school to determine their vocational adjustment, quality of life, and perceptions of the adequacy of transition services received prior to and upon exiting school.

Menchetti, B. M., English, R. W., Burkhead, E. J., Leach, R., & Johnson, K. L. (1991). Executive summary: A follow-up study of young adults with disabilities in Florida. Tallahassee, FL: Center for Policy Studies in Education, Florida State University.

This paper is a summary report and discussion of the results of an extensive statewide follow-up study of young adults with disabilities who had exited public school to determine their vocational adjustment, quality of life, and perceptions of the adequacy of transition services prior to and upon exiting school.

Sutherland, M., & Burkhead, E. J. (1982). The application of evaluation and measurement techniques in school health education. Resources in Education, October. (SPO 20261)

Burkhead, E. J., Domeck, A. W., & Price, M. A. (1979). The severely handicapped person:

Approaches to career development (Lifelong Career Development Project, Working Paper No. 2). Columbia, MO: University of Missouri.

Burkhead, E. J., Merydith, S., Veltri, J. P., Bozarth, M. S., & Stuckey, S. J. HIV/AIDS: Prevention and intervention strategies. Presented at the American Counseling Association World Conference, Pittsburgh, PA, April, 1996.

Weatherby, M., & Burkhead, E. J. Research on chronic pain associated with rheumatoid arthritis: Implications for rehabilitation counselors. Presented at the 13th Annual Professional Development Symposium, National Rehabilitation Counseling Association, Little Rock, AR, March, 1996.

Weatherby, M., & Burkhead E. J. Fluctuations in pain associated with days of the menstrual cycle in women with rheumatoid arthritis. Presented at the American Psychological Association Annual Conference, New York, NY, August, 1995.

Burkhead, E. J., Veltri, J. P., Decoteau, J. P., & Stuckey, S. J. The Americans with Disabilities Act: Complexities and implications for rehabilitation psychology. Presented at the American Psychological Association Annual Conference, New York, NY, August, 1995.

Burkhead, E. J., Veltri, J. P., & Kvalsund, R. HIV/AIDS as a disability: An ecological perspective. Presented at the American Counseling Association Annual Conference, Denver, CO, April, 1995.

Burkhead, E. J., Bozarth, M. S., Decoteau, J. P., & Veltri, J. P. The Americans with Disabilities Act: Implications for industry consumers and rehabilitation professionals in the 21st Century. Presented at the 12th Annual Professional Development Symposium, National Rehabilitation Counseling Association, Tucson, AZ, March, 1995.

Burkhead, E. J., & English, R. W. Reducing stress associated with disability. Presented at the American Counseling Association Annual Conference, Atlanta, GA, March, 1993.

Burkhead, E. J., & Dipeolu, A. Career planning and placement services for students with disabilities. Presented at the American Counseling Association Annual Conference, Atlanta, GA, March, 1993.

Burkhead, E. J., Costello, J., & English, R. W. Reducing stress associated with disability.

Presented at the National Rehabilitation Association Annual Conference, San Diego, CA, December, 1992.

Ebener, D. J., & Burkhead, E. J. Aging and disability: It helps to laugh! Presented at the National Rehabilitation Association Annual Conference, San Diego, CA, December, 1992.

McConatha, J. T, Ebener, D. J., Burkhead, E. J., & Seese, C. Relationship of humor, expression of emotion, and geriatric depression. Presented at the American Psychological Association Annual Convention, Washington, DC, August, 1992.

Ebener, D. J., Burkhead, E. J, Seese, C., & Pecorra, M. Laughing in the face of adversity: The use of humor in personal adjustment counseling. Presented at the American Association for Counseling and Development Annual Convention, Baltimore, MD, March, 1992.

Burkhead, E. J., Burkhead, C. E., & Patrick, J. Closed-head injury rehabilitation: A community-based approach. Presented at the National Rehabilitation Association Annual Convention, Louisville, KY, November, 1991.

Burkhead, E. J., & Wilson, L. The family and career development: Impact on transition from school to work. Presented at the National Rehabilitation Association Annual Convention, Louisville, KY, November, 1991.

Burkhead, E. J., Wilson, L., & Patrick, J. The family and career development: Implications for career development program interventions. Presented at the annual International Association of Psychosocial Rehabilitation Services Conference, Baltimore, MD, June, 1991.

Johnson, K. L., Gray, R. F., & Burkhead, E. J. Sex education in special education: A social problem-solving approach. Presented at the 5th Pan American Conference on Rehabilitation and Special Education, South Padre Island, TX, April, 1990.

Burkhead, E. J., Johnson, K. L., & Cronkey, R. The relationship between sustained attention, cortical dysfunction, and learning disability. Presented at the American Psychological Association Annual Conference, New Orleans, LA, August, 1989.

Burkhead, E. J., & Johnson, K. L. Use of CHOICES with clients who are hearing impaired. Presented at an International Teleconference on Technology and Career Development, Tallahassee, FL, June, 1989.

Johnson, K. L., Burkhead, E. J., & Willis, B. S. Alcohol and drug abuse: A vocational rehabilitation perspective. Presented at the American Association for Counseling and Development Annual Convention, Boston, MA, March, 1989.

Johnson, K. L., & Burkhead, E. J. Community-based job coach training. Presented at the National Rehabilitation Association Annual Convention, Reno, NV, November, 1988.

Burkhead, E. J. Wellness programs: The potential next step in the rehabilitation process.

Presented at the National Rehabilitation Association Convention, New Orleans, LA,

November, 1987.

Burkhead, E. J., & Abood, D. A. The wellness concept: A valuable resource for persons with disabilities. Presented at the 1987 American Association for Counseling and Development Convention, New Orleans, LA, April, 1987.

Johnson, K. L., & Burkhead, E. J. Computer assisted career decision making with deaf clients: An evaluation. Presented at the American Psychological Association Annual Convention, Washington, DC, August, 1986.

Burkhead, E. J., Sampson, J. P., & Alston R. Computer assisted career exploration and decision making for disabled persons. Presented at the American Association for Counseling and

Development Convention, New York, NY, April, 1986.

Burkhead, E. J., Sampson, J. P., & Clark, D. A. Computers in rehabilitation: New directions in service delivery. Presented at the National Rehabilitation Association Annual Conference, Atlanta, GA, July, 1984.

Burkhead, E. J., Sampson, J. P., & Alston, R. Computer applications in the assessment of disabled persons. Presented at the American Association for Counseling and Development Convention, Houston, TX, March, 1984.

Johnson, K. L., Burkhead, E. J., & Patrick J. Using behavior specialists to support vocational rehabilitation. Presented at the Southeast Regional National Rehabilitation Association Conference, Biloxi, MS, April, 1990.

Johnson, K. L., Burkhead, E. J., & Alston, R. The use of computer assisted career guidance systems with clients with disabilities. Presented at the Southeast Regional National Council on Rehabilitation Education Conference, Atlanta, GA, February, 1989.

Burkhead, E. J., & Johnson, K. L. A rehabilitation counseling clinic in a university setting. Presented at the Southeast Regional National Council on Rehabilitation Education Conference, Atlanta, GA, January, 1986.

Burkhead, E. J., & Alston, R. Trends in the use of computer technology in rehabilitation. Presented at the Southeast Regional National Rehabilitation Association Conference, Myrtle Beach, SC, April, 1984.

English, R. W., & Burkhead, E. J. Health care reform and Floridians with disabilities. Presented at the Florida Rehabilitation Association Annual Conference, Tampa, FL, September, 1994.

English, R. W., Burkhead, E. J., & Chase, B. Reducing stress associated with disability. Presented at the Florida Rehabilitation Association Annual Conference, Daytona Beach, FL, September, 1993.

Burkhead, E. J., Burkhead, C. E., & Patrick, J. Community-based closed head injury rehabilitation: A case study. Presented at the Florida Rehabilitation Association Annual Conference, Pensacola, FL, September, 1991.

Patrick, J., Burkhead, E. J., & Ebener, D. J. Social skills training in job coaching. Presented at the Florida Rehabilitation Association Annual Conference, Pensacola, FL, September, 1991.

Burkhead, E. J., Patrick, J., & Macdonald, L. Systems approach to community-based rehabilitation. Presented at the Florida Rehabilitation Association Annual Conference, Jacksonville, FL, September, 1990.

Burkhead, E. J., & Wilson, L. Family systems' influence on career development. Presented at the annual Florida Rehabilitation Association Conference, Jacksonville, FL, September, 1990.

Burkhead, E. J., & Patrick J. Train the trainer model: Residential trainers and foster parents. Presented at the Tenth Annual Florida Association for Behavioral Analysis Conference, Orlando, FL, September, 1990.

Burkhead, E. J., & Patrick J. Behavioral modification and systems theory in community-based settings. Presented at the Tenth Annual Florida Association for Behavioral Analysis Conference, Orlando, FL, September, 1990.

Burkhead, E. J., & Leierer S. Production analysis: Changing work production through behavior modification. Presented at the Tenth Annual Florida Association for Behavioral Analysis Conference, Orlando, FL, September, 1990.

Burkhead, E. J., & Alston, R. Evaluation strategies for disabled persons. Presented at Learning More in '84, a conference sponsored by Florida Vocational Evaluation and Work Adjustment Association and Florida Division of Career Development of the Council for Exceptional Children, Sanford, FL, February, 1984.

Burkhead, E. J., & Willis, B. S. The Americans with Disabilities Act: Implications for individuals with mental illness. Presented at the Obsessive Compulsive Foundation Annual Conference, Boston, MA, March, 1995.

Burkhead, E. J. Vocational rehabilitation from the client's perspective. Presented at Region VII Rehabilitation Continuing Education Project workshop, Rehabilitation of the Severely Handicapped, Kansas City, MO, May, 1980.

Burkhead, E. J. Psychosocial considerations in the educational process of special needs students. Presented at workshop, Community Resources and the Special Needs Student, sponsored by Emporia State University, Emporia, KS, April, 1975.

English, R. W., & Burkhead, E. J. The role of the VR supervisor in human resource development. Presented at the Statewide VR Supervisor In-Service Training, Jacksonville, FL, September, 1990.

Burkhead, E. J. Communication and appropriate treatment of anxiety and depression as a result of disability. Presented at a rehabilitation services workshop sponsored by Florida State University, Gulf Coast Community College, and Office of Vocational Rehabilitation, Panama City, FL, March, 1986.

Sampson, J. P., & Burkhead, E. J. Selection of computer applications. Presented at the Florida Association of Rehabilitation Facilities Annual Conference, Orlando, FL, October, 1985.

Sampson, J. P., & Burkhead, E. J. Effective career counseling using CHOICES with vocational rehabilitation clients. Presented at the Florida CHOICES Annual Conference, Tampa, FL, October, 1984.

Burkhead, E. J. Employer orientation packages¾ presentation and feedback. Presented at the Florida Office of Vocational Rehabilitation Marketing Specialist Training Session, Tallahassee, FL, September, 1984.

Burkhead, E. J. Special considerations in providing dental health services to disabled persons. Presented to Tallahassee Area Dental Hygienists Society, Tallahassee, FL, January, 1983.

Burkhead, E. J. Group approaches in rehabilitation. Presented at the Florida Rehabilitation

Association Annual Training Conference, Orlando, FL, October, 1981.

Co-principal Investigator. Leon/Big Bend School-to-Community Transition Demonstration

Project. A project (1994-1996) funded by the Florida Blueprint Project. Funding: $100,000.00 per year. Total funding: $200,000.

Consultant. Vocational Needs Assessment of Youthful Disabled. A project (1989-1990) funded by the Florida Institute of Government (STAR Grant #89-032). Total funding: $35,000.

Co-principal Investigator. Maximizing the Use of New Technology and Staff Functions in the Office of Vocational Rehabilitation. A project (1983-1984) funded by the Florida Department of Health and Rehabilitative Services, Office of Vocational Rehabilitation. Total

funding: $37,000.

Principal Investigator. Long Term Training Grant in Undergraduate Rehabilitation Education, funded by the (federal) Department of Education, Rehabilitation Services Administration, 1989-1992. Total funding: $165,000.

Principal Investigator. Long Term Training Grant in Rehabilitation Counseling, funded by the (federal) Department of Education, Rehabilitation Services Administration, 1987-1990.

Total funding: $249,786.

Principal Investigator. Long Term Training Grant in Undergraduate Rehabilitation Education, funded by (federal) Department of Education, Rehabilitation Services Administration,

1986-1989. Total funding: $73,500.

Co-Principal Investigator. Job Coach Training Project, funded by the Florida Department of Health and Rehabilitative Services, Division of Developmental Services, February 1988 - June 1988. Funding: $25,000.

Principal Investigator. Long Term Training Grant in Rehabilitation Counseling, funded by the (federal) Department of Education, Rehabilitation Services Administration, 1986-1987. Funding: $93,400.

Principal Investigator. Long Term Training Grant in Undergraduate Rehabilitation Education, funded by the (federal) Department of Education, Rehabilitation Services Administration, 1985-1986. Funding: $18,000.

Principal Investigator. Long Term Training Grant in Rehabilitation Counseling, funded by the (federal) Department of Education, Rehabilitation Services Administration, 1985-1986. Funding: $44,000.

Member, Search Committee for Assistant Dean of Students and Director of Disabled Student Services, 1991.

Member, Florida State University Student Union Board, 1981-1982.

Member, College of Education Faculty Council, 1993-1995.

Member, College of Education Student Committee, 1993-1996.

Chair, College of Education Faculty Welfare Committee, 1994-1995.

Co-Chair, College of Education Faculty Welfare Committee, 1993-1994.

Member, Promotion and Tenure Committee, College of Education, 1991-1992.

Member, Library Committee, College of Education, 1991-1992.

Member, Promotion and Tenure Committee, College of Education, 1989-1990.

Member, Committee on Conferences and Seminars, College of Education, 1986-1988.

Member, Emeritus and Retired Faculty Luncheon Committee, College of Education, 1981-1983.

Member, Doctoral Preliminary Examination Committee, Psychological Services in Education, Department of Human Services and Studies, 1996-present.

Chair, Doctoral Preliminary Examination Committee, Psychological Services in Education,

Department of Human Services and Studies, 1995-1996.

Member, Practicum Committee, Psychological Services in Education, Department of Human Services and Studies, 1995-present.

Coordinator, Rehabilitation Services graduate degrees, Psychological Services in Education, Department of Human Services and Studies, 1992-Present.

Director of Clinical Training, Counseling Psychology, Psychological Services in Education,

Department of Human Services and Studies, 1992-1995.

Coordinator, Psychological Services in Education Program, Department of Human Services and Studies, 1990-1992.

Coordinator, Rehabilitation Services Program, Department of Human Services and Studies,

1985-1990.

Member, Promotion and Tenure Committee, Department of Human Services and Studies,

1980-1982, 1983-1985, 1986-1989, 1990-1995.

Chairperson, Promotion and Tenure Committee, Department of Human Services and Studies, 1989-1990.

Member, Admissions Committee, Psychological Services in Education, Department of Human Services and Studies, 1989-Present.

Chairperson, Psychological Services in Education Faculty Position Search Committee, Department of Human Services and Studies, 1989-1990, 1990-1991.

Chairperson, Rehabilitation Services Faculty Position Search Committee, Department of Human Services and Studies, 1986-1987, 1987-1988.

Faculty Advisor, Student National Rehabilitation Association, Rehabilitation Services Program, Department of Human Services and Studies, 1983-1988.

Member, Curriculum Committee, Department of Human Services and Studies, 1982-1985.

Chairperson, United Way, Department of Human Services and Studies, 1981.

Member, Advisory Board, The Florida Endowment Foundation for Vocational Rehabilitation, 1992-Present.

Member, Leon Center for Independent Living Board of Directors, 1983-1990.

Member, Task Force for establishing DIRECTION (an information and referral center for persons with disabilities and their families), 1986.

Member, Easter Seal Society Board of Directors, 1982-1988.

Chairperson, Utilization Review Committee, Easter Seal Society, 1983-1985.

Member, Area Agency on Aging Interdisciplinary Council, 1983-1985.

Member, Advisory Board, Career Development Training Institute, 1992-Present.

Chair, Council on Research and Knowledge, ARCA Executive Council, 1992-Present.

Secretary, ARCA, 1990-1992.

Member, ARCA Research Awards Committee, 1984.

Editor, FRA Newsletter, 1982-1984.

Member, FRA Annual Conference Program Planning Committee, 1981.

Member, Kansas Advisory Committee for Region VII Continuing Education Project, 1975-1976.

Member of Planning Committee and Consultant for Region VII Continuing Education Project Workshop, "Rehabilitation Act of 1973: Implications for Caseload Management", 1975.

Area Agency on Aging, Tallahassee, Florida. Consulted on program planning. 1983-1985.

Adult Day Health Care Program, Easter Seal Society, Tallahassee, Florida. Consulted on program planning. March-April, 1983.

American Psychological Association

Division of Counseling Psychology

American Counseling Association

American Rehabilitation Counseling Association

National Rehabilitation Association

National Rehabilitation Counseling Association

National Council on Rehabilitation Education