Dennis S. Cleary, OTD, OTR / L
- Patient Services Researcher, Department of Patient Services
- Assistant Professor, UC College of Medicine
About
Doctor of Occupational Therapy (OTD): Chatham University
Master of Science: Health and Rehabilitation Science, The Ohio State University
Bachelor of Science: Occupational Therapy, The Ohio State University
Bachelor of Arts: Journalism, The Ohio State University
LEND Trainee: Leadership Education in Neurodevelopmental and Related Disabilities, Nisonger Center, The Ohio State University, Columbus, OH
Interests
Occupational therapy consultation for employees with intellectual and developmental disabilities in integrated employment settings; workplace accommodations, task analyses, and environmental adaptations to support job performance, independence, and long-term job retention; employment support
Interests
Postsecondary employment outcomes for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities; improving evidence-based employment practices; employment assessments, such as the Vocational Fit Assessment (VocFit); job matching, customized employment, and decision-support systems; employment outcomes research within Project SEARCH; pathways to meaningful, competitive employment
Research Areas
3333 Burnet Avenue, Cincinnati, Ohio 45229-3026
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