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Dr. Michael P. Accordino

Associate Professor of Rehabilitation
and Disability Studies

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• D.Ed. - The Pennsylvania State University, 1998
• M.Ed. - The Pennsylvania State University, 1992
• B.S. - The Pennsylvania State University, 1987

Certifications:
Certified Rehabilitation Counselor (CRC), Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC)

Areas of concentration:
Psychiatric rehabilitation/mental health counseling, disability and its effects on families

Professor Deborah C. Cook

Associate Professor of Rehabilitation and Disability Studies

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• M.Ed. - University of Massachusetts, 1980
• B.S. - University of Massachusetts, 1976

Certifications:
CCC/SLP

Areas of concentration:
Speech-language pathology, Audiology and Communication Disorders, Deaf Studies

Laurie A. Cournoyer

Assistant Professor, Rehabilitation & Disability Studies

Phone: 413-748-3318
Fax: 413-748-3787

Dr. J. Patrick Decoteau

Professor of Rehabilitation
and Disability Studies

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• Ph.D. - University of Illinois, 1988
• M.Ed. - Plymouth State College, 1978
• B.A. - University of New Hampshire, 1973

Certifications:
Certified Rehabilitation Counselor (CRC)

Areas of concentration:
Assessment & Appraisal in Rehabilitation, Interviewing & Casework, Introduction to Personal Health, Psychology of Disability, Independent Living Rehabilitation, Employment & Placement Strategies, Casework Management

Dr. Bernard J. Graney

Professor of Rehabilitation and Disability Studies

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• Ph.D. - Syracuse University, 1979
• M.S. - Syracuse University, 1974
• B.A. - State University of New York at Brockport, 1969

Certifications:
Certified Rehabilitation Counselor (CRC)

Areas of concentration:
Children and Disability, Developmental Disabilities, Administration, Learning Disabilities, Behavioral Problems

Dr. Robert L. Hewes

Chair, Professor of Rehabilitation and Disability Studies

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• Rh.D. - Southern Illinois University, 1998
• M.S. - Springfield College, 1995
• B.S. - The Ohio State University, 1991

Certifications:
Certified Rehabilitation Counselor (CRC)

Areas of concentration:
Substance Abuse and Family Treatment, Psychosocial Issues in Disability, Counseling Techniques, Research Methods, and Ethics

Professor Thomas J. Ruscio

Professor of Rehabilitation Counseling

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• C.A.S. - Springfield College, 1966
• M.Ed. - Springfield College, 1965
• B.A. - American International College

Certifications:
Certified Rehabilitation Counselor (CRC), Licensed Rehabilitaton Counselor (LRC)

Areas of concentration:
Administration, Rehabilitation History and Philosophy, Rehabilitation Medicine, Counseling

Dr. Joseph F. Stano

Professor of Rehabilitation Counseling

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• Ph.D.- University of Connecticutt, 1982
• M.A..C.A.G.S - Assumption College, 1974
• B.A. - Assumption College, 1972

Certifications:
Certified Rehabilitation Counselor (CRC), Licensed Rehabilitaton Counselor (LRC)

Areas of concentration:
Vocational Evaluation and Work Adjustment, Rehabilitation Neuropsychology, Assessment, Medical Rehabilitation