Advocacy
Altman, D., Balcazar, F., Fawcett, S., Seekins, T. & Young, J. (1994). Public health advocacy: Creating community change to improve health. Palo Alto, CA: Stanford Center for Research in Disease Prevention.
Balcazar, F.E., Mathews, R., Francisco, T., Fawcett, S. & Seekins, T. (1994). Empowerment process in four advocacy organizations of people with disabilities. Rehabilitation Psychology, 39, 1,191-206.
Balcazar, F.E. & Seekins, T. (1993). Consumer involvement in community advocacy organizations: Volume one, monitoring events and reporting issues. Boise, ID: Idaho Department of Health and Welfare, Bureau of Mental Health.
Balcazar, F.E. & Seekins, T. (1993) Consumer involvement in community advocacy organizations: Volume two: Conducting effective meetings. Boise, ID: Idaho Department of Health and Welfare, Bureau of Mental Health.
Balcazar, F.E. & Seekins, T. (1993) Consumer involvement in community advocacy organizations: Volume three: Project planning guide, mental health. Boise, ID: Idaho Department of Health and Welfare, Bureau of Mental Health.
Balcazar, F.E. & Seekins, T. (1993) Consumer involvement in community advocacy organizations: Volume four: A manual for proctors. Boise, ID: Idaho Department of Health and Welfare, Bureau of Mental Health.
Balcazar, F.E., Seekins, T., Fawcett, S.B. & Hopkins, B. (1990). Empowering people with physical disabilities through advocacy skills training. American Journal of Community Psychology 18, 281-296.
Brennan, L. & Spas, D. (2004). Involving People with Disabilities as Members of Advisory Groups: Rural Practice Guidelines. Missoula: The University of Montana Rural Institute.
Dwyer, K. (2000, updated version). A Guide to Preparing and Presenting Brief Personal Testimony: The Art of Using Your Personal Experiences to Influence Public Policy. Missoula: American Indian Disability Technical Assistance Center, The University of Montana. (With permission of original authors: Seekins, T. & Fawcett, S. (1983). Lawrence: RTC on Independent Living, University of Kansas).
Dwyer, K. (2000, updated version). A Guide to Writing Letters to Public Officials: Contributing to Important Decisions Affecting You and Others. Missoula: American Indian Disability Technical Assistance Center, The University of Montana. (With permission of original authors: Seekins, T. & Fawcett, S. (1983). Lawrence: RTC on Independent Living, University of Kansas).
Dwyer, K. (2000, updated version). A Guide to Writing Letters to the Editor: Expressing Your Opinions to the Public Effectively. Missoula: American Indian Disability Technical Assistance Center, The University of Montana. (With permission of original authors: Seekins, T. & Fawcett, S. (1983). Lawrence: RTC on Independent Living, University of Kansas).
Enders, A. & Zola, I.K. (1992). The politics of disability - Understanding our differences. Disability Studies Quarterly 12, 17-19.
Fawcett, S., Bernstein, G., Czyzewski, M., Greene, B., Hannah, G., Iwata, B., Jason, L., Mathews, R., Morris, E., Otis-Wilborn, A., Seekins, T., Winett, R. (1988). Recommendations of the Task Force on Public Policy. The Behavior Analyst, 11, (1), 27-32.
Fawcett, S., Seekins, T. & Silber, L. (1988). Agency-based voter registration: How well does it work? Social Policy, 18, (3), 16.
Fawcett, S., Seekins, T. & Silber, L. (1988). Low-income voter registration: A small-scale evaluation of an agency-based registration strategy. American Journal of Community Psychology, 16 (3), 16.
Fawcett, S., Seekins, T. & Silber, L. (1990). Low-income voter registration: A small-scale evaluation of an agency-based registration strategy. Reprinted in full in J. Slattery. Kansas University study supports agency-based voter registration. Congressional Record. 2/28, 445-446.
Fawcett, S., Seekins, T., Whang, P., Muiu, C. & Suarez de Balcazar, Y.(1982). Involving consumers in decision-making. Social Policy, 13, 36-41.
Fawcett, S., Suarez de Balcazar, Y., Whang-Ramos, P., Seekins, T., Bradford, B., & Mathews, R. (1988). The Concerns Report: Involving consumers in planning for rehabilitation and independent living services. American Rehabilitation, 14, 3, 17-19.
Fawcett, S., White, G., Balcazar, F., Suarez-Balcazar, Y., Matthews, R.M., Paine, A., Seekins, T., & Smith, J. (1994). A contextual-behavioral model of empowerment: Case studies with people with physical disabilities. American Journal of Community Psychology, 22, 475-496.
Jackson, K.O., Seekins, T., & Offner, R. (1992). Involving consumers and service providers in shaping rural rehabilitation agenda. American Rehabilitation. 18, 23-48.
Seekins, T. (2002). Contextually appropriate design in rural community disability and rehabilitation sciences: Lessons for psychology in the real world. In F. Menz & D. Thomas (Eds.) Bridging Gaps: Refining the Disability Research Agenda for Rehabilitation and the Social Sciences. Conference Proceedings. Menomonie: University of Wisconsin-Stout, Stout Vocational Rehabilitation Institute.
Seekins, T. (2006). Contextually appropriate design in rural community disability and rehabilitation science. In A. Heinemann and K. Hagglund (Eds.) Advances in Disability and Rehabilitation Research. Pps 243-263. New York City: Springer Publishing.
Seekins, T. (2004). Participatory Action Research Designs in Applied Disability and Rehabilitation Science: Protecting against Threats to Social Validity. Missoula: The University of Montana Rural Institute.
Seekins, T., Balcazar, F. & Fawcett, S.B. (1994). Etiquette of consumer involvement. (Factsheet). Missoula, MT: The University of Montana, Montana University Affiliated Rural Institute on Disabilities.
Seekins, T. & Fawcett, S. (1983). A Guide to Writing Letters to the Editor: Expressing Your Opinions to the Public Effectively. Lawrence: RTC on Independent Living, University of Kansas.
Seekins, T. & Fawcett, S. (1985). Consumer involvement: Expressing opinions publicly. Journal of Rehabilitation, 51, (2), 75-76.
Seekins, T. & Fawcett, S. (1987). Effects of a poverty clients’ agenda on resources allocation decisions by community decision-makers. American Journal of Community Psychology, 15, 305-320.
Seekins, T., Fawcett, S.B. & Mathews, R.M. (1987). Effects of self-help guides on three consumer advocacy skills: using personal experiences to influence public policy. Rehabilitation Psychology, 32, 29-37.
Seekins, T., Jackson, K. & Dingman, S. (1991). Rural rehabilitation issues from the consumer's perspective. (revised). Missoula, MT: The University of Montana, Montana University Affiliated Rural Institute on Disabilities.
Seekins, T., Shuttleworth, R., & Kasnitz, D. (2004). Rural Civic Leadership and Disability: Positive Perspectives on Participation and Advocacy. Missoula: The University of Montana Rural Institute.
Traci, M. & Cowan, B. (2005). Accessibility under the Big Sky: The Accessibility Ambassadors in Montana. The Community Psychologist. 38, 1. 34-37.
American Indian with Disabilities
Brusin, J. (2002). Tribal transportation: Barriers and solutions. (Fact sheet). Missoula: The University of Montana Rural Institute, American Indian Disability Technical Assistance Center.
Brusin, J. (2003). Services & Resource Guide: Improving Benefits Planning Assistance and Outreach (BPAO) Services in Tribal Communities. Missoula: The University of Montana Rural Institute, American Indian Disability Technical Assistance Center.
Brusin, J. & Dwyer, K. (2003). Urban Indian Centers and Disability Supports. Missoula: The University of Montana Rural Institute.
Clay, J. (1992). Native American independent living. Rural Special Education Quarterly, 11 41-50.
Clay, J. (1992). A profile of independent living center services for Indians with disabilities living on reservations. Missoula: The University of Montana, Montana University Affiliated Rural Institute on Disabilities.
Clay, J., Seekins, T., & Cowie, C. (1990). Secondary disabilities among American Indians on three reservations in Montana. Missoula: The University of Montana, Montana University Affiliated Rural Institute on Disabilities.
Dwyer, K. (1999). American Indian disability legislation research: Rural disability and rehabilitation research report #2. Missoula, MT: The University of Montana, Montana University Affiliated Rural Institute on Disabilities.
Dwyer, K. (2000). Ruralfacts: American Indians and disability. (Updated factsheet). Missoula, MT: The University of Montana., Montana University Affiliated Rural Institute on Disabilities.
Dwyer, K. (2000). Culturally appropriate consumer-directed care: The American Indian Choices Project. Generations, 24, 3, 91-93.
Dwyer, K., Fowler, L., Seekins, T., Locust, C., and Clay, J. (2001).Community development by American Indian tribes: Five case studies of establishing policy for tribal members with disabilities. Journal of the Community Development Society, 31, 2. 196-215.
Fowler, L. (Spring, 1996). American Indian legislation: Toward development of a process that respects sovereignty and cultural diversity. Disability Studies Quarterly, 6-7.
Fowler, L. & Dwyer, K. (1996). AIDL survey results. (Factsheet) Missoula, MT: The University of Montana, Montana University Affiliated Rural Institute on Disabilities.
Fowler, L. & Dwyer, K. (1996). How have American Indian tribes addressed disability issues?. (Factsheet) Missoula, MT: The University of Montana, Montana University Affiliated Rural Institute on Disabilities.
Fowler, L., Seekins, T., Dwyer, K., Duffy, S., Brod, R., & Locust, C. (2000). American Indian disability legislation and programs: Findings of the first national survey of tribal governments. Journal of Disability Policy Studies, 10, 2, 166-185.
Fugleberg, A. (2005). Independent living center employment programs: Important resources for American Indians and Alaska Natives with disabilities. Missoula: The University of Montana Rural Institute.
Fugleberg, A. (2005). Introducing the Social Security Administration's Social Security Disability Insurance Work Incentives: Helping American Indians and Alaska Natives with disabilities go to work. Missoula: The University of Montana Rural Institute.
Fugleberg, A. (2005). The Center for Veterans Enterprise and the Veterans Corporation: Important self-employment and business development resources for American Indian and Alaska Native veterans. Missoula: The University of Montana Rural Institute.
Fugleberg, A. (2004). An Introduction to Vocational Rehabilitation and the United States Department of Veterans Affairs. Missoula: The University of Montana Rural Institute.
Fugleberg, A. (2004). Introducing the Social Security Administration's Supplemental Security Income Work Incentives: Helping American Indians and Alaska Natives with disabilities go to work. Missoula: The University of Montana Rural Institute.
Fugleberg, A. (2004). Plan for Achieving Self-Support (PASS). Missoula: The University of Montana Rural Institute.
Fugleberg, A. (2004). The United States Department of Veterans Affairs Disability Compensation and Pension Program: The compensation link to VA vocational rehabilitation. Missoula: The University of Montana Rural Institute.
Fugleberg, A. (2004). Vocational rehabilitation and the United States Department of Veterans Affairs: Important terms and definitions. Missoula: The University of Montana Rural Institute.
Fugleberg, A. (2004). Vocational rehabilitation services available from the United States Department of Veterans Affairs Vocational Rehabilitation & Employment Services. Missoula: The University of Montana Rural Institute.
Giefer, J. (2004). Promoting employment of urban indian center customers through effective referrals to state vocational rehabilitation offices. Missoula: The University of Montana, American Indian Disability Technical Assistance Center.
LaCroix, L. (2004). Practice Guideline: How Urban Indian Centers Can Better Serve Clients with Disabilities. Missoula: The University of Montana Rural Institute, American Indian Disability Technical Assistance Center.
McDonald, R. J. (2002). Bridging the Gap for Native Americans with Disabilities in Information Technology: Planning Meeting. Missoula: The University of Montana Rural Institute, American Indian Disability Technical Assistance Center.
Scalpcane, H. (2005). Tribal disability concerns report method: Respecting sovereignty and building capacity. Missoula: The University of Montana Rural Institute.
Scalpcane, H. (2004). Creating American Indian Tribal Economic Development. Missoula: The University of Montana, American Indian Disability Technical Assistance Center.
Shuckahosee, R. (1999). Disability issues and Indian housing: Section 504 is a right! Common Threads. Summer. 5-6. Missoula, MT: The University of Montana, Montana University Affiliated Rural Institute on Disabilities.
Spas, D. (1999). People with disabilities, employees, a local rural economy: Everybody wins with the Blackfeet PCA Program. Common Threads. Summer. 2-5. Missoula, MT: The University of Montana, Montana University Affiliated Rural Institute on Disabilities.
Spas, D. (1999). Section 121 of the Rehabilitation Act Amendments of 1998: American Indian vocational rehabilitation services. Common Threads. Summer. 11-14. Missoula, MT: The University of Montana, Montana University Affiliated Rural Institute on Disabilities.
Centers for Independent Living
Balcazar, F., Fawcett, S. & Seekins, T. (1991). Teaching people with disabilities to recruit help to attain personal goals. Rehabilitation Psychology, 36, 1. 31-41.
Bernier, B. (1995). Rural independent living centers 1995. Missoula: The University of Montana, Montana University Affiliated Rural Institute on Disabilities.
Enders, A. (2001). Modeling and measuring the framework of independence. Rehabilitation Education, 15, 4, 333-351.
Enders, A. & Brandt, Z. (2004). 388 U.S. Centers for Independent Living. (Map). Missoula: The University of Montana Rural Institute.
Enders, A. & Brandt, Z. (2004). U.S. Geographic Distribution of Centers for Independent Living Offices. (Map). Missoula: The University of Montana Rural Institute.
Griffin, C. (1998). Rural independent living leadership mentoring curriculum. Missoula, MT: The University of Montana, Montana University Affiliated Rural Institute on Disabilities.
Innes, B., Enders, A., Seekins, T., Merritt, D., Kirshenbaum, A., & Arnold, N. (2000). Assessing the geographic distribution of centers for independent living across urban and rural areas: Toward a policy of universal access. Journal of Disability Policy Studies, 10, 2, 207-224.
Jackson, K.O. (1994). Independent living services in Montana: A geographic comparison of rural service delivery models. The University of Montana, Montana University Affiliated Rural Institute on Disabilities.
Offner, R.B., Seekins, T. & Clark, F. (1992). Disability and rural independent living: Setting an agenda for rural rehabilitation. Human Services in the Rural Environment, 15, 6-8.
Ravesloot, C.,& Seekins, T.W. (1990). Rural Independent Living Centers: 1989. Missoula, MT: The University of Montana, Montana University Affiliated Rural Institute on Disabilities.
Seekins, T. (2001). Rural Independent Living: Model Outreach Strategies; Rural Practice Guidelines. Missoula: The University of Montana Rural Institute.
Seekins, T. & Dwyer, K. (1993). Universal Access to Independent Living Services: Estimating Federal Costs in Rural Areas. (Factsheet). Missoula, MT: The University of Montana, Montana University Affiliated Rural Institute on Disabilities.
Seekins, T., Enders, A. & Innes, W. (1999). Centers for independent living: Rural and urban distribution. (Factsheet). Missoula: The University of Montana, Montana University Affiliated Rural Institute on Disabilities .
Seekins, T., Innes, W., Enders, A. & Hubbard, M. (1998). Estimating the cost for achieving universal access to centers for independent. (Factsheet). Missoula, MT: The University of Montana, Montana University Affiliated Rural Institute on Disabilities.
Seekins, T., Ipsen, C., & Arnold, N. (2007, accepted for publication in Rehabilitation Psychology). Application of ecological momentary assessment methodology to measurement of participation. Missoula: The University of Montana Rural Institute.
Seekins, T., Mathews, R.M., Fawcett, S.B., Jones, M.L. & Budde, J.F. (1988). A market-oriented strategy for applied research in independent living rehabilitation. Journal of Rehabilitation, Jan/Feb/Mar, 35-38.
Seekins, T., Ravesloot, C., Jackson, K. & Dingman, S. (1990). Transitions from rehabilitation hospital to rural independent living: Survey results from rural independent living centers. Missoula, MT: The University of Montana, Montana University Affiliated Rural Institute on Disabilities
Seekins, T., Ravesloot, C. & Maffit, B. (1992). Extending the independent living center model to rural areas: Expanding services through state and local efforts. Rural Special Education Quarterly, 11, 11-15.
Community & Economic Development
Arnold, N. & Seekins, T. (1995). Economic development and self employment: A status report on rehabilitation activities and models relevant to vocational rehabilitation and independent living. (Factsheet). Missoula: The University of Montana, Montana University Affiliated Rural Institute on Disabilities .
Ipsen, C., Seekins, T., Arnold, N., & Kraync, K. (2006). A citizen led program for rural community economic development: Two case studies. Journal of the Community Development Society, 37, 3, 53-69.
Pinkston, S. & Seekins, T. (1996). Redefining rural community resources: A study of small town libraries as a resource for people with disabilities. Missoula: The University of Montana University Affiliated Rural Institute on Disabilities.
Seekins, T. (1994). From sheltered workshop to business incubator: A rural economic development model. Goodwill Forum, 8, 10-12.
Seekins, T. (1996). Rural economic development and vocational rehabilitation: Lessons from analyses of self-employment as a vocational outcome. In Perlman, L. & Hansen, C. (Eds.) The entrepreneur with a disability: Self-employment as a vocational goal. Alexandria, VA: National Rehabilitation Association.
Seekins, T. (2001). Rural community economic leadership by people with disabilities: Research progress report #13. Missoula: The University of Montana Rural Institute.
Seekins, T. & Arnold, N. (1999). Self-employment and economic leadership as two promising perspectives on rural disability and work. Work: A Journal of Prevention, Assessment, and Rehabilitation, 12, 3, 213-222..
Seekins, T., Arnold, N. & Ipsen, C. (2004). A guidebook for citizen involvement to create and expand businesses in rural communities. Missoula: The University of Montana Rural Institute.
Seekins, T., Arnold, N., & Ipsen, C. (2004). Newport, Vermont, Business and Economic Development Assessment: 2003-2004. Missoula: The University of Montana Rural Institute.
Seekins, T., Brusin, J. & Rimel, K. (2002). Rural Disability and Rehabilitation Research Progress Report #16: Civic Leadership by People with Disabilities. Missoula: The University of Montana Rural Institute.
Demography
Baker, N. (1995). What is rural? Rural demographics. (Factsheet). Missoula: The University of Montana, Montana University Affiliated Rural Institute on Disabilities.
Baker, N. & Jackson, K. (1995). "Rural" is not the same as "farm": Rural demographics. (Revised factsheet). Missoula: The University of Montana, Montana University Affiliated Rural Institute on Disabilities.
Brandt, Z. & Enders, A. (2005). Where do Rural Americans Live?/Rural America: Where Rural = Non-Metropolitan Counties (Ruralfacts). Missoula: The University of Montana Rural Institute.
Enders, A. & Brandt, Z. (2004). Americans with Disabilities by County. (Map). Missoula: The University of Montana Rural Institute.
Seekins, T. & Enders, A. (2005). Update on the Demography of Rural Disability. Part One: Rural and Urban. (RuralFacts). Missoula: The University of Montana Rural Institute.
Seekins, T. & Enders, A. (2005). Update on the Demography of Rural Disability. Part Two: Non-metropolitan and Metropolitan. (RuralFacts). Missoula: The University of Montana Rural Institute.
Seekins, T., Innes, W., & Maxson, N. (1998). An update on the demography of rural disability. Missoula: The University of Montana, Montana University Affiliated Rural Institute on Disabilities.
Seekins, T., Offner, R., & Jackson, K. (1992). The demography of rural disability. (Factsheet). Missoula, MT: The University of Montana, Montana University Affiliated Rural Institute on Disabilities.
Employment
Sperry, C., & Brusin, J. H. (2001). Worker Cooperatives and Employment of People with Disabilities. Missoula: The University of Montana Rural Institute.
Arnold, N. (1995). Rural vocational rehabilitation counselors report fewer strengths, greater problems. (Factsheet). Missoula: The University of Montana, Montana University Affiliated Rural Institute on Disabilities.
Arnold, N. (1997). Priorities for rural vocational rehabilitation. (Factsheet). Missoula: The University of Montana, Montana University Affiliated Rural Institute on Disabilities.
Arnold, N. (1998). Results and recommendations of employment research conducted by rehabilitation research and training centers. In F. Menz (Ed.) Rehabilitation Services Administration Monograph. Washington, DC: U.S. Department of Education.
Arnold, N. & Seekins T. (1998). Rural and urban vocational rehabilitation counselors: Perceived strengths and problems. Journal of Rehabilitation, 64, 1. 5-13.
Arnold, N. & Seekins, T. (1996). Profile of supported employment: Learning from our neighbors. Missoula: The University of Montana, Montana University Affiliated Rural Institute on Disabilities.
Arnold, N. & Seekins, T. (1995). Problems and strengths reported by nonmetropolitan and metropolitan vocational rehabilitation counselors and supervisors. Missoula: The University of Montana, Montana University Affiliated Rural Institute on Disabilities.
Arnold, N., Seekins, T. & Bernier, B. (1997). Strategies for increasing rural employment. In F. Menz, J. Eggers, P. Wehman, & V. Brooke (Eds.) Lessons for improving employment for people with disabilities from vocational rehabilitation research. Menomonie, WI: University of Wisconsin, Rehabilitation Research & Training Center.
Arnold, N. & Seekins, T., & Nelson, R. (1997). A comparison of vocational rehabilitation counselors: Rural/urban differences. Rehabilitation Counseling Bulletin, 41, 1.
Dwyer, K., Spas, D. & Duffy, S. (Eds.) (1993). Choosing inclusion: Consumer-driven supported employment. Proceedings of the 1993 supported employment conference. Missoula, MT: The University of Montana, Montana University Affiliated Rural Institute on Disabilities.
Enders, A. (2001). Technology and the Employment of Persons with Disabilities. Washington, DC: U.S. Department of Labor.
Enders, A. & Seekins, T. (1994). Issues and underlying assumptions in rural employment and disability. (Factsheet). Missoula, MT: The University of Montana, Montana University Affiliated Rural Institute on Disabilities.
Ipsen, C. (2006). Health, Secondary Conditions and Employment Outcomes for Adults with Disabilities. Journal of Disability Policy Studies, 17, 2, 77-87.
Ipsen, C. (2005). Working Well with a Disability: Project Update. Rural Disability and Rehabilitation Research Progress Report #31. Missoula: The University of Montana Rural Institute.
Ipsen, C. (2004). Linking Health, Secondary Conditions and Employment Outcomes: Rural Rehabilitation Research Progress Report #24. Missoula: The University of Montana Rural Institute.
Jackson, K.O. (1994). Vocational rehabilitation: The challenge of equity in rural service delivery. Missoula, MT: The University of Montana, Montana University Affiliated Rural Institute on Disabilities.
Jackson, K.O. (1995). Assessing rural rehabilitation services delivery: Vocational services in Montana. Missoula: The University of Montana, Montana University Affiliated Rural Institute on Disabilities .
Jackson, K.O. (1995). Meeting the challenge of rural rehabilitation services delivery: Vocational services in Idaho. Missoula, MT: Community Medical Center and The University of Montana, Montana University Affiliated Rural Institute on Disabilities.
Spas, D., McMurray, D., & Dwyer, K. (1992). How do People Make Their Living in Rural Areas? (Factsheet). Missoula, MT: The University of Montana, Montana University Affiliated Rural Institute on Disabilities.
Szalda-Petree, A., Seekins, T., & Innes, W. (2000). Women with disabilities: Employment, income and health. The Prevention Connection, IV, 1, 5.
Van Dyke, J. (1989). Vocational options in rural rehabilitation. Missoula, MT: The University of Montana, Montana University Affiliated Rural Institute on Disabilities.
Employment - Self-Employment
Arnold, N. (Undated). A national survey of people with disabilities who are self-employed. Missoula, MT: The University of Montana Rural Institute.
Arnold, N. (Undated). Self-employment profile questionnaire. Missoula, MT: The University of Montana Rural Institute.
Arnold, N. (Undated). VR counselor questionnaire. Missoula, MT: The University of Montana Rural Institute.
Arnold, N. (Ed.). (1996). Self-employment in vocational rehabilitation: Building on lessons from rural America. Missoula: The University of Montana, Montana University Affiliated Rural Institute on Disabilities .
Arnold, N. (1997). Promoting self-employment in vocational rehabilitation through changes in the Rehabilitation Act. (Factsheet). Missoula: The University of Montana, Montana University Affiliated Rural Institute on Disabilities .
Arnold, N. (1998). Self-employment: Improving Policy and Practice. (Factsheet). Missoula: The University of Montana, Montana University Affiliated Rural Institute on Disabilities.
Arnold, N. (2002). Business Owners with a Disability. (Report). Missoula: The University of Montana Rural Institute.
Arnold, N. (2003). State self-employment policies: A decade of change. Job Training and Placement Report, 27 9, 1-3.
Arnold, N. & Ipsen, C. (2003). Ruralfacts; State Self-employment Policies: A Decade of Change. (Factsheet). Missoula: The University of Montana Rural Institute.
Arnold, N. & Ipsen. C. (2003). State Self-employment Policies: A Decade of Change. (Final Report). Missoula: The University of Montana Rural Institute.
Arnold, N. & Ipsen. C. (2005). State self-employment policies: Changes through the decade. Journal of Disability Policy Studies, 16, 2, 115-122.
Arnold, N. & Lind, P. (Eds.). (2006). Action summit for the advancement of capital access to entrepreneurs with disabilities. (Conference proceedings). Missoula: The University of Montana Rural Institute.
Arnold, N. & Seekins, T. (2002) Self-employment: A process for use by vocational rehabilitation agencies. Journal of Vocational Rehabilitation, 17, 2. 107-113.
Arnold, N., Seekins, T., Ipsen, C. & Colling, K. (2003.) Self-employment for People with Disabilities in the United States: A Recommended Process for Vocational Rehabilitation Agencies. Australian Journal of Career Development, 12, 1, 49-57.
Arnold, N., Seekins, T., Montana Woman’s Capital Fund, Shelley, R., Hammis, D., Anderson, C., & Brown, R. (Rev. 1999). Self-Employment: Steps for vocational rehabilitation counselors helping a consumer start a business. Missoula, MT: The University of Montana, Montana University Affiliated Rural Institute on Disabilities.
Arnold, N. & Seekins, T. (1994). Self-employment as a vocational rehabilitation closure: An examination of state policies. Journal of Disability Policy Studies, 5, 65-80.
Arnold, N. & Seekins, T. (1995). Economic development and self employment: A status report on rehabilitation activities and models relevant to vocational rehabilitation and independent living. (Factsheet). Missoula: The University of Montana, Montana University Affiliated Rural Institute on Disabilities .
Arnold, N.; Seekins, T. & Ravesloot, C. (1995). Self-employment as a vocational rehabilitation employment outcome in rural and urban areas. Rehabilitation Counseling Bulletin, 39, 94-106.
Arnold, N., Seekins, T. & Spas, D. (2001). First national study of people with disabilities who are self-employed: Rural disability and rehabilitation research progress report #8. Missoula: The University of Montana, Montana University Affiliated Rural Institute on Disabilities.
Colling, K., Arnold, N. (2007). A qualitative Analysis of the potential for collaboration between Vocational Rehabilitation Agencies and Small Business Development Centers. Journal of Applied Rehabilitation Counseling 38, 2, 35-41.
Colling, K. & Arnold, N. (2000). A Survey of Small Business Development Centers and their Linkages with State Vocational Rehabilitation Agencies. Missoula: The University of Montana Rural Institute.
Ipsen, C. & Arnold, N. (2002). Rural Disability and Rehabilitation Research Progress Report #15: Vocational Rehabilitation and Small Business Development Center Linkages. Missoula: The University of Montana Rural Institute.
Ipsen, C. & Arnold, N. (2002). Rural Practice Guidelines: Developing Collaborative Relationships to Enhance Self-employment Services for People with Disabilities. Missoula: The University of Montana Rural Institute.
Ipsen, C. & Arnold, N. (2004, 2006). Self-Employment Steps for Vocational Rehabilitation Counselors: Helping a Consumer Start a Business. (Web Site). http://selfemploymenttraining.ruralinstitute.umt.edu/
Ipsen, C., Arnold, N., & Colling, K. (2005). Self-employment for People with Disabilities: Enhancing Services through Interagency Linkages. Journal of Disability Policy Studies, 15, 4, 231-239.
Ipsen, C., Arnold, N., & Colling, K. (2003). Small Business Development Center Experiences and Perceptions: Providing Services to People with Disabilities. Journal of Developmental Entrepreneurship, 8, 2, 113-132.
Ipsen, C., Colling, K. & Arnold, N. (2002). Assessing Interagency Collaborations to Serve People with Disabilities in Entrepreneurship. (Final report). Missoula: The University of Montana Rural Institute.
Ravesloot, C. & Seekins, T. (1996). Vocational rehabilitation counselors’ attitudes toward self-employment outcomes. Rehabilitation Counseling Bulletin, 39, 189-201.
Seekins, T. (1992). Rural and urban employment patterns: self-employment as a metaphor for rural vocational rehabilitation. Missoula, MT: The University of Montana, Montana University Affiliated Rural Institute on Disabilities.
Seekins, T. (1996). Rural economic development and vocational rehabilitation: Lessons from analyses of self-employment as a vocational outcome. In Perlman, L. & Hansen, C. (Eds.) The entrepreneur with a disability: Self-employment as a vocational goal. Alexandria, VA: National Rehabilitation Association.
Seekins, T. & Arnold, N. (1995). Self-employment in the USA. International Rehabilitation Review ‘95, 46, 3. 17.
Seekins, T. & Arnold, N. (1999). Self-employment and economic leadership as two promising perspectives on rural disability and work. Work: A Journal of Prevention, Assessment, and Rehabilitation, 12, 3, 213-222..
Health & Wellness
Developmental Disabilities - Direct Service Staff
Bainbridge, D., Brod, R., Traci, M. & Seekins, T. (2004). Montana Providers of Adult Developmental Disabilities Living Services: Direct Service Staff Demographics, Job Characteristics and Job Satisfaction. Rural Rehabilitation Research Progress Report #26. Missoula: The University of Montana Rural Institute.
Bainbridge, D., Seninger, S., Traci, M. & Seekins, T. (2004). Characteristics of the Montana Direct Service Labor Market: Rural Disability and Rehabilitation Research Progress Report #27. Missoula: The University of Montana Rural Institute.
Seekins, T., Traci, M. & Szalda-Petree, A. (1999). Preventing and managing secondary conditions experienced by people with disabilities: Roles for personal assistance providers. Journal of Rehabilitation Administration, 22, 4, 259-269.
Seninger, S., Bainbridge, D., Traci, M., & Seekins, T. (2004). Montana Providers of Adult Developmental Disabilities Living Services: Urban/Rural Characteristics, Direct Service Staff Turnover Rates and Replacement Costs. Rural Rehabilitation Research Progress Report #25. Missoula: The University of Montana Rural Institute.
Seninger, S. & Traci, M. (2002). Rural Disability and Rehabilitation Research Progress Report #17: Analysis of Direct Care Staff Turnover: Preliminary Results and Observations. Missoula: The University of Montana Rural Institute.
Traci, M., Szalda-Petree, A., & Seninger, S. (1999). Turnover of personal assistants and the incidence of injury among adults with developmental disabilities: Rural disability and rehabilitation research progress report #3. Missoula, MT: The University of Montana, Montana University Affiliated Rural Institute on Disabilities.
Developmental Disabilities - Health Status
Szalda-Petree, A. & Traci, M. (1999). Health and wellness among adults with developmental disabilities: Rural disability and rehabilitation research progress report #1. Missoula, MT: The University of Montana, Montana University Affiliated Rural Institute on Disabilities
Developmental Disabilities - Nutrition
Humphries, K. (2005). Eat Well to Feel Well: A Plan for Good Health. Missoula, MT: The University of Montana Rural Institute.
Humphries, K. (2005). Nutrition Standards of Care: To Provide Good Nutrition to Adults with Intellectual Disabilities. Rural Practice Guidelines. Missoula, MT: The University of Montana Rural Institute.
Humphries, K. (2004). General Issues: Nutrition and disability in Montana. In P. Grimes & M. Medora (Eds.) The State of Food and Nutrition in Montana. Helena: Montana State Advisory Council on Food and Nutrition.
Humphries, K., Langstaff, S. & Traci, M. (2006). MENU-AIDDs: Materials for supporting nutrition and education with adults with intellectual or developmental disabilities. Missoula, MT: The University of Montana Rural Institute.
Humphries, K., Traci, M., & Seekins, T. (2004). Food on Film ©: An Innovative Method for Recording Food Intake of Adults with Intellectual Disabilities or Communication Difficulties. Rural Disability and Rehabilitation Research Progress Report #22. Missoula: The University of Montana Rural Institute.
Humphries, K., Traci, M., & Seekins, T. (2004). Using Commodities and Canned Foods in Group Homes for Adults with Disabilities: Rural Practice Guidelines. Missoula, MT: The University of Montana Rural Institute.
Humphries, K., Traci, M. & Seekins, T. (2004). A preliminary assessment of the nutrition and food-system environment of adults with intellectual disabilities living in supported arrangements in the community. Ecology of Food and Nutrition, 43, 6, 517-532.
Humphries, K., Traci, M., Seekins, T. & Brusin, J. (2002). Nutrition and Disability: Rural Rehabilitation Research Progress Report #14. Missoula: The University of Montana Rural Institute.
Developmental Disabilities - Oral Health
Bainbridge, D., Traci, M. & Brod, R. (2004). Oral health for adults with intellectual and/or developmental disabilities: Results of a pilot study. Rural Rehabilitation Research Progress Report #30. Missoula: The University of Montana Rural Institute.
Traci, M., Bainbridge, D., & Seekins, T. (2004). Oral Health and Hygiene: Priorities for Adults with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities: Rural Disability and Rehabilitation Research Progress Report #29. Missoula, MT: The University of Montana Rural Institute.
Developmental Disabilities - Secondary Conditions
Frey, L., Szalda-Petree, A., Traci, M. & Seekins, T. (2001). Prevention of secondary health conditions in adults with developmental disabilities: A review of the literature. Disability and Rehabilitation: An International Multidisciplinary Journal, 23, 9. 361-369.
Traci, M., Seekins, T. & Wallace, K. (2006). Life changes as possible predictors of secondary conditions experienced by adults with intellectual or developmental disabilities. Missoula, MT: The University of Montana Rural Institute.
Seekins, T., Traci, M., Bainbridge, D. & Humphries, K. (2005). Chapter 13: Secondary conditions risk appraisal for adults. In W. Nehring, (Ed.), Health promotion for persons with intellectual and developmental disabilities: The state of scientific evidence. Pages 325-342. Washington, DC: American Association on Mental Retardation.
Seekins, T., Traci, M., Bainbridge, D., Humphries, K., Cunningham, N., Brod, R. & Sherman, J. (2006). Promoting health and preventing secondary conditions among adults with developmental disabilities. In M.J. Field, A.M. Jette, & L. Martin (Eds.) Workshop on disability in America: A new look. Pages 251-264. Washington, DC: National Academies Press.
Spas, D., Traci, M. & Brennan, L. (October, 2005). Preventing and Managing Secondary Conditions with Adult Montanans Who have Intellectual/Developmental Disabilities: Health Resource Guide. Missoula: The University of Montana Rural Institute.
Traci, M., Seekins, T., Szalda-Petree, A. & Ravesloot, C. (2002). Assessing secondary conditions among adults with developmental disabilities: A preliminary study. Mental Retardation, 40, 2, 119-131.
Secondary Conditions and Health Promotion
Allen, J., Walsh, J., Seekins, T. & Murphy, K. (July, 1995). Rural interdisciplinary pain center follow-up study: Evaluation with a no-treatment comparison group. American Journal of Pain Management, 5, 3. 126-132.
Clay, J., Cowie, C., Korin, J., Lake, A., Lee, J., Moon, R.W., Smith, Z. & Stephen, M. (1991). The Governor's forum on secondary disability and injury prevention: Toward a strategic plan for preventing disability in Montana. Helena, MT: Department of Health and Environmental Sciences and The University of Montana.
Cummings, S., Oreskovich, J., & Traci, M. (2005). Assessing disability and secondary health conditions of Montana adults: Results from the 2001 and 2003 Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System surveys. Helena: Health Planning Section, Montana Department of Public Health and Human Services.
Ipsen, C., Ravesloot, C., Seekins, T. & Seninger, S. (2006). A financial cost-benefit analysis of a health promotion program for individuals with mobility impairments. Journal of Disability Policy Studies, 16, 4, 220-228.
Murphy-Southwick, C. & Seekins, T. (2000). Readiness for Health Promotion (Research Progress Report #5). Missoula, MT: The University of Montana, Montana University Affiliated Rural Institute on Disabilities.
Ravesloot, C. (1996). Cost containment through disability prevention: Preliminary results of a health promotion workshop for people with physical disabilities. (Factsheet). Missoula, MT: The University of Montana, Montana University Affiliated Rural Institute on Disabilities.
Ravesloot, C. (2003). Barriers and Best Practices: Marketing Health Promotion for People with Disabilities. Rural Practice Guidelines. Missoula, MT: The University of Montana Rural Institute
Ravesloot, C. (2003). Marketing Health Promotion for People with Disabilities: Rural Disability and Rehabilitation Research Progress Report #18. Missoula, MT: The University of Montana Rural Institute.
Ravesloot, C (2004). Health promotion for people with disabilities: Development and evaluation of the Living Well with a Disability program. The University of Montana Rural Institute.
Ravesloot, C. (2004). Living Well and Medicaid: Better Health for Consumers – Lower Costs for States. Rural Disability and Rehabilitation Research Progress Report #23. Missoula: The University of Montana Rural Institute.
Ravesloot, C. (2004). Pain as a Secondary Condition Experienced by Rural Medicaid Beneficiaries with Disabilities: Rural Disability and Rehabilitation Research Progress Report #20. Missoula, MT: The University of Montana Rural Institute.
Ravesloot, C. (2004). The Prevalence and Treatment of Pain among Rural Medicaid Beneficiaries with Disabilities: Rural Disability and Rehabilitation Research Progress Report #21. Missoula, MT: The University of Montana Rural Institute.
Ravesloot, C. & Klocek, J. (2004). Pain Experienced by Rural Medicaid Beneficiaries. Missoula: The University of Montana Rural Institute.
Ravesloot, C., Ipsen, C., & Seekins, T. (2001). Living Well could save $31 million annually: Research Progress Report #7. Missoula, MT: The University of Montana Rural Institute.
Ravesloot, C., Laskin, J., Huskey, M., et al. (2004). Physical Activity in a Cohort of Medicaid Beneficiaries with Physical Impairments: Recruitment and Outcomes. (Final Report). Missoula, MT: The University of Montana Rural Institute.
Ravesloot, C., Seekins, T., Cahill, T., Lindgren, S., Nary, N.E., White, G. (2006). Health promotion for people with disabilities: Development and evaluation of the Living Well with a Disability Program. Health Education Research. doi: 10.1093/her/cyl114
Ravesloot, C., Seekins, T. & Ipsen, C. (1999). Cost Effectiveness of Living Well with a Disability: Preliminary Research Progress Report #6. Missoula, MT: The University of Montana, Montana University Affiliated Rural Institute on Disabilities.
Ravesloot, C., Seekins, T. & Walsh, J. (1997). A structural analysis of secondary conditions of primary physical impairments. Rehabilitation Psychology, 42, 3-16.
Ravesloot, C., Seekins, T. & White, G. (2005). Living Well with a Disability health promotion intervention: Improved health status for consumers and lower costs for health care policymakers. Rehabilitation Psychology, 50, 3. 239-245.
Ravesloot, C., Seekins, T. & Young, Q-R. (1998). Health promotion for people with chronic illness and physical disabilities: The connection between health psychology and disability prevention. Clinical Psychology and Psychotherapy, 5, 76-85.
Ravesloot, C., White, G., Seekins, T., et al. (2003). A Cost Effective Analysis of a Community-based Health Promotion Intervention for Adults with Mobility Impairments: Living Well with a Disability. (Final Report). Missoula: The University of Montana Rural Institute.
Ravesloot, C., Young, Q-R., Norris, K., Szalda-Petree, A., Seekins, T., White, G., Lopez, C. & Golden, K. (1996, 1998, Revised 2000). Living well with a disability: A workbook for promoting health and wellness. Missoula, MT: The University of Montana, Montana University Affiliated Rural Institute on Disabilities.
Ravesloot, C., Young, Q-R., Seekins, T. & Szalda-Petree, A. (2000). Attributional style as a predictor of disability outcome in a community-based sample of adults with physical disabilities. Missoula, MT: The University of Montana, Montana University Affiliated Rural Institute on Disabilities.
Seekins, T. (2004). Living Well with a Disability: An Update; Rural Disability and Rehabilitation Research Progress Report #19. Missoula, MT: The University of Montana Rural Institute.
Seekins, T. (1992). Preventing secondary disabilities in rural areas: A model for case management. Human Services in the Rural Environment, 15, 9-13.
Seekins, T., Clay, J. & Ravesloot, C. (1994). A descriptive study of secondary conditions reported by a population of adults with physical disabilities served by three independent living centers in a rural state. Journal of Rehabilitation, 60, 2, 47-51.
Seekins, T. & Ravesloot, C. (2000). Secondary conditions experienced by adults with injury-related disabilities in Montana. Topics in Spinal Cord Injury Rehabilitation: Secondary Conditions, 6, 1, 43-53.
Seekins, T., Ravesloot, C., Norris, K. (1995). Prevalence and disability outcome of secondary conditions experienced by adults with disability living in a rural state: Validation of a surveillance instrument. Missoula: The University of Montana, Montana University Affiliated Rural Institute on Disabilities.
Seekins, T., Smith, N., McCleary, T., Clay, J. & Walsh, J. (1990). Secondary disability prevention: Involving consumers in the development of a public health surveillance instrument. Journal of Disability Policy Studies, 1, 3, 21-35.
Seekins, T., White, G., Ravesloot, C., Norris, K., Szalda-Petree, A., Lopez , J., Golden, K., & Young, Q-R. (1999). Developing and evaluating community-based health promotion programs for people with disabilities. In R. Simeonson & L. McDevitt (Eds.) Issues in Disability & Health: The Role of Secondary Conditions & Quality of Life. Chapel Hill, NC: Frank Porter Graham Publications. 221-238.
Szalda-Petree, A., White, G. W., & Heath, G. (2000). The relationship of physical activity to psychological health, satisfaction with life, and limitation due to secondary conditions in adults with physical disabilities. Texas Journal of Rural Health, 18, 4. 48-60.
White, G., Branstetter, A. & Seekins, T. (Eds.) (2000). Secondary Conditions among People with Disabilities from Minority Cultures: Proceedings and recommendations of a working conference. Lawrence, KS: Research and Training Center on Independent Living, the University of Kansas.
White, G. , Gutierrez, R. & Seekins, T. (1996) Preventing and managing secondary conditions: A proposed role for independent living centers. Journal of Rehabilitation, 62, 3, 14-21.
White, G. & Seekins, T. (Eds.) (2000). Topics in Spinal Cord Injury Rehabilitation: Secondary Conditions, 6, 1. St. Louis: Thomas Land Publishers.
Young, Q-R., Ravesloot, C., & Seekins, T. (2000). The Role of Perceived Health and Depression in Predicting Secondary Conditions in People with Primary Physical Disabilities. Missoula, MT: The University of Montana, Montana University Affiliated Rural Institute on Disabilities.
Health Other
Carlin, M., Garrity, J. & Traci, M. (2006). Living well under the big sky...Montana Disability & Health Program: Strategic plan 2006-2010. Helena: Montana Department of Public Health and Human Services.
Dunn, M., Love, L. & Ravesloot, C. (2000). Subjective health in spinal cord injury after outpatient healthcare follow-up. Spinal Cord, 38, 84-91.
Griss, B. (2003). Overcoming Rural Disparities in Access and Quality by Strengthening the Economic Viability of Rural Health Care Systems. Missoula: The University of Montana Rural Institute.
Kohler, E., Love, K.M., Reinsel-Garcia, S. & Sims, K.D. (1990). Management of swallowing disorders: A program for professionals working in rural areas. Missoula, MT: Community Medical Center and The University of Montana, Montana University Affiliated Rural Institute on Disabilities.
Murphy-Southwick, C. & Seekins, T. (2000). Rural Managed Care and Disability: Emerging Issues from Preliminary Interviews and Case Studies. (Research Progress Report #4). Missoula, MT: The University of Montana, Montana University Affiliated Rural Institute on Disabilities.
Murphy-Southwick, C. & Seekins, T. (2000). Rural Managed Care and Disability: A National Perspective. (Factsheet). Missoula, MT: The University of Montana, Montana University Affiliated Rural Institute on Disabilities.
Ravesloot, C. (August, 2006). Rural Independent Living and Physical Therapy: Exploring Collaborations. Rural Disability and Rehabilitation Research Progress Report #33. Missoula: The University of Montana Rural Institute.
Ravesloot, C. & Duffy, S. (1998). Chronic illness and depression: A family affair. Western Montana Family Magazine, January, 17.
Ravesloot, C., Young, Q-R., Seekins, T., White, G., Lopez, C. & Golden, K. (1996). Rural health and disability. (Factsheet). Missoula, MT: The University of Montana, Montana University Affiliated Rural Institute on Disabilities.
Seekins, T. (August, 1996). Living with equal health care in America’s heartland (Editorial). Advance/Rehabilitation. 8.
Seekins, T., Ravesloot, C., Szalda-Petree, A., & Traci, M. (2000). Disability, health and wellness. The Prevention Connection, IV, 1, 1,3.
Szalda-Petree, A., Seekins, T., & Innes, W. (2000). Women with disabilities: Employment, income and health. The Prevention Connection, IV, 1, 5.
Traci, M. & Seekins, T. (2005). Living Well under the Big Sky: Montana Disability and Health Program Final Report. Missoula: The University of Montana Rural Institute.
Housing
Baker, N. (1995). Accessible rural housing . (Factsheet). Missoula: The University of Montana, Montana University Affiliated Rural Institute on Disabilities.
Bernier, B. (1995). Accessible rural housing options: Mobile homes and manufactured housing. (Factsheet). Missoula: The University of Montana, Montana University Affiliated Rural Institute on Disabilities.
Brennan, L. (2004). Visitability: Ruralfacts. Missoula: The University of Montana Rural Institute.
Seekins, T., Traci, M., Cummings, S., Oreskovich, J., & Ravesloot, C. (2008) Assessing environmental factors that affect disability: Establishing a baseline of visatibility in a rural state. Rehabilitation Psychology,53, 1, 80-84.
Seekins, T., Traci, M., Cummings, S.J., Oreskovich, J., & Ravesloot, C. (2006). Visitability and public health: Results from the 2004 Montana Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System Survey. Missoula, MT: The University of Montana Rural Institute.
Spas, D. (1999). Accessible rural housing . (Updated factsheet originally done by N. Baker). Missoula: The University of Montana, Montana University Affiliated Rural Institute on Disabilities.
Technology
Conant, J., Wells, M., & Procter, N. (1990). A student design program for rural people with disabilities. Proceedings of the 13th Annual RESNA Conference. Washington, DC: RESNA Press.
Enders, A. (1990). Funding for assistive technology and related services: An annotated bibliography. Physical and Occupational Therapy in Pediatrics. 10, 147-172.
Enders, A. (Fall/Winter, 1991). Rehabilitation and technology — self-help approaches to technology: An independent living (IL) model for rehabilitation. International Journal of Technology and Aging. 4, 141-152.
Enders, A. (1992). Improving culturally appropriate access: Finding a middle way. Proceedings of the 12th RESNA annual conference. Washington, DC: RESNA Press.
Enders, A. (1994). Funding for assistive technology and related services: An annotated bibliography (revised). Missoula, MT: The University of Montana, Montana University Affiliated Rural Institute on Disabilities.
Enders, A. (1995). Personal assistance services and assistive technology: Allies or adversaries?. In Proceedings of the RESNA ‘95 Annual Conference. Washington, DC: RESNA Press.
Enders, A. (1997). Universal design: Implications for service delivery. Presented at Forum on Universal Design or Assistive Technology, RESNA Conference, June. Raleigh, NC: Center for Universal Design.
Enders, A. (1999). Technology for the next millennium: Building a framework for collaboration. Paper presented at Association for the Advancement of Assistive Technology in Europe Conference, November 1-4. Missoula: The University of Montana Rural Institute.
Enders, A. (2001). Technology and the Employment of Persons with Disabilities. Washington, DC: U.S. Department of Labor.
Enders, A. & Hall, M. (Eds.) (1990). Assistive technology sourcebook. Washington, DC: RESNA Press.
Enders, A. & Leech, P. (1996). Low-technology aids for daily living and do-it-yourself devices. In Galvin, J.C. & Scherer, M. (Eds.). Evaluating, Selecting and Using Appropriate Assistive Technology. Gaithersburg, MD: Aspen.
Litvak, S. & Enders, A. (2001). Support systems: The interface between individuals and environments. In G. Albrecht, K. Seelman, & M. Bury (Eds.) Handbook of Disability Studies,. 711-733. Thousand Oaks, CA: Sage Publications.
Procter, N. (Spring, 1992). Recreation and rehabilitation: Assistive technology brings accessibility to the great outdoors. Spectrum, 1-2.
Proctor, N. (1990). The RANGE EXCHANGE: A pilot project. OSERS News in Print, III, 2, 12-15.
Procter, N., Wells, M.K. & Conant, J. (1990). THE RANGE EXCHANGE: Rehabilitation information connection for rural consumers. Proceedings of the 13th annual RESNA Conference. Washington, DC: RESNA Press.
Procter, N., Wells, M.K. & Seekins, T.W. (1992). THE RANGE EXCHANGE: A rural assistive technology outreach program by Extension homemakers. American Rehabilitation, 18, 14-22, 48.
Telecommunications
Enders, A. & Bridges, S. (2006). Disability and the Digital Divide: Comparing surveys with disability data. (Factsheet). Missoula: The University of Montana Rural Institute.
Enders, A. & Seekins, T. (1999). Telecommunications access for rural Americans with disabilities. Rural Development Perspectives, 14, 14-21.
Enders, A. & Seekins, T. (2000). Telecommunications access and rural Americans with Disabilities. In P. Stenberg (Ed.). Telecommunications in Rural Areas: Proceedings of a Workshop held September 14-15, 1998 in Washington, DC. 77-90. Washington, DC: US Department of Agriculture.
Enders, A. & Spas, D. (2000). Rates of computer and Internet use: A comparison of urban and rural access by people with disabilities. (Factsheet) Missoula, MT: The University of Montana, Montana University Affiliated Rural Institute on Disabilities.
Transportation
Baker, N. (1995). Rural transportation projects provide transportation for people with disabilities. The Rural Exchange, 8, Special Issue. 9. Missoula: The University of Montana, Montana University Affiliated Rural Institute on Disabilities.
Bernier, B. (1995). Supported Volunteer Rural Transportation Project. (Factsheet). Missoula: The University of Montana, Montana University Affiliated Rural Institute on Disabilities.
Bernier, B. (1996). Making transportation work: For people with disabilities in rural America. Missoula: The University of Montana, Montana University Affiliated Rural Institute on Disabilities.
Bernier, B. & Baker, N. (1995). Rural transportation: Using vouchers to improve access. (Factsheet). Missoula: The University of Montana, Montana University Affiliated Rural Institute on Disabilities.
Bernier, B. & Seekins, T. (1999). Rural transportation voucher program for people with disabilities: Three case studies. Journal of Transportation and Statistics, 2, 1, 61-70.
Duffy, S. (1994). And now for something completely different...Maine’s Alpha One Project offers a new idea in transportation. The Rural Exchange, 7, 1. 4-5. Missoula: The University of Montana, Montana University Affiliated Rural Institute on Disabilities.
Gonzales, L., D. Kasnitz, & T. Seekins (2000). Rural transportation policy. In D. Kasnitz (ed.) Position Papers in Independent Living and Disability Policy, 1(6). Oakland, CA: World Institute on Disability.
Gonzales, L., Seekins, T. & Kasnitz, D. (2001). Rural Policy Brief: Rural Transportation for People with Disabilities – Transportation Equity Act of the 21st Century (TEA 21) 2003 Reauthorization. Missoula: The University of Montana Rural Institute.
Gonzales, L., Stombaugh, D., Seekins, T. & Kasnitz, D. (2006). Accessible rural transportation: An evaluation of the Traveler's Cheque Voucher Program. Community Development: Journal of the Community Development Society, 37, 3, 106-115.
Seekins, T. (September, 2006). A baseline assessment of the use of Section 5310 transportation resources in urban and rural America: Rural Disability and Rehabilitation Research Progress Report #34. Missoula: The University of Montana Rural Institute.
Seekins, T. (October, 2006). Progress toward Equity in Rural Transportation: An Update on SAFETEA-LU. (Policy Brief). Missoula, MT: The University of Montana Rural Institute.
Seekins, T., Enders, A., Pepper, A. & Sticka, S. (2006, revised and re-submitted to Journal of Public Transportation). Transportation for elderly and persons who experience disability: Allocation and use of Section 5310 funds in urban and rural areas. Missoula: The University of Montana Rural Institute.
Seekins, T., Hartsell, A., & Spas, D. (2006). Faith based organizations and rural transportation: Rural Disability and Rehabilitation Research Progress Report #32. Missoula: The University of Montana Rural Institute.
Seekins, T., Spas, D., & Hubbard, M. (1999). Inequities in rural transportation. (Factsheet). Missoula, MT: The University of Montana, Montana University Affiliated Rural Institute on Disabilities.
Spas, D. & Seekins, T. (1998). Transportation. (Factsheet). Missoula: The University of Montana, Montana University Affiliated Rural Institute on Disabilities.
Tools
Ravesloot, C., Traci, M., Seekins, T., et al. (2002), Living Well with a Disability Program Survey. Missoula: The University of Montana Rural Institute.
Ravesloot, C., Young, Q-R., Norris, K., Szalda-Petree, A., Seekins, T., White, G., Lopez, C. & Golden, K. (1996, 1998, Revised 2000). Living well with a disability: A workbook for promoting health and wellness. Missoula, MT: The University of Montana, Montana University Affiliated Rural Institute on Disabilities.
Staff. (Undated). Health Survey Baseline - A. Missoula, MT: The University of Montana Rural Institute.
Szalda-Petree, A., Traci, M., Seekins, T. & Ravesloot, C. (2002). The Life Quality and Health of Adults with Developmental Disabilities Scale: Development and properties. Missoula: The University of Montana Rural Institute.
Szalda-Petree, A., Traci, M., Seekins, T. & Ravesloot, C., et al. (2002). The Life Quality and Health of Adults with Developmental Disabilities Scale - Short Version. Missoula: The University of Montana Rural Institute.
Szalda-Petree, A., Traci, M., Seekins, T. & Ravesloot, C., (2000, revised 2002). The Life Quality and Health of Adults with Developmental Disabilities Scale. Missoula: The University of Montana Rural Institute.
Szalda-Petree, A., Traci, M., Seekins, T. & Ravesloot, C. (2000). The Life Quality and Health of Adults with Developmental Disabilities Scale: Development and properties. Missoula, MT: The University of Montana, Montana University Affiliated Rural Institute on Disabilities.
Traci, M., Seekins, T., & Bainbridge, D. (2002). Direct Service Staff Questionnaire: A Stress and Hassles Assessment. Missoula: The University of Montana Rural Institute.