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Curriculum
Vita
ROGER N. MEYER
Education/Coursework
University of Chicago
United
Brotherhood of Carpenters and Joiners, Journey Certificate, Mill Cabinet,
1976
Limited
Subject Limited Tenure Teaching Certificate, Apprenticeship Education,
Lane
Community College,
Labor
Studies, City
Social
Work, Graduate School of Social Work, Portland State University, Portland,
OR, 1989
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Professional Education
Asperger
Syndrome Northwest Conference, Seattle/Tacoma, Attwood, Fouse, Wheeler,
Lieberman, Wiznitzer and others,
November, 1998, 12 ASHA contact hours
Social
Stories Training, Tony Attwood and Carol Gray,
Introduction
to Asperger Syndrome for Speech Language Pathologists,
Department of Speech and Communication,
Special
Education, Counseling, and related Professional Development ASHA/APA/ACA/NASW
Development
Winter Course 1999 Certificate of Completion, WWU-CCER, PVS Sequence
Advocacy
Education and Special Education Law Training, Council of Parent Attorneys
and
Ethical
Challenges in Counselor Supervision,
Oregon
State Independent Living Centers Board Training,
"Introduction
to Asperger Syndrome for Parents and Professionals," Autism Society
of Los
"Disability
Advocacy and Legislative Lobbying Training," Brain Injury Association
of
"Disability
Law and Advocacy Training," Region X RSA/
"Autism-Oasis
Conference 2000 - Dietary, Digestive System and Immunotoxism Issues in
"Celebrate
Wellness - a Two Day Conference on Disability and Wellness,"
Ticket
to Work and Social Security Employment Incentives Programs Training for
Professionals
"Preparing
for Work Opportunities for Persons with Autism,"
"Creating
Broader Options for Employment- The Person Centered Planning Approach,"
WWU-CCER,
"Special
Education Law and Advocacy Training/Congressional Lobbying Training,"
Council
"
Inside Out: What Makes The Person With NLD, Asperger Syndrome, PDD-NOS
& High
Adult
Asperger Syndrome Clinical Study Group, Casework and Best Practices Issues,
"The
Creative Facilitator- Tools for Person-Centered Planning," John O'Brien
and Jack Pierpoint,
"Asperger
Syndrome Through the School Years - Adolescent Issues in Middle and High
School,"
Celebrate
Wellness II - A Two-Day Conference on Disability and Health,
FlexAbility
2001 Conference - Disability in the Workplace - The Law and Good Sense
Policies
Autism-Oasis
2001 Conference, NW Autism Foundation, Portland, OR Dec 1, 2001, 7 hours
TASK
Conference on Inclusion, Jewish Child and Family Service,
Autism
Best Practices, Rural Education
Asperger
Syndrome Case Study Group, Continuing Education, Two APA/NASW contact
Behavioral
Healthcare Conference on Youth, Northwest Mental Health Institute, "Autism
and
ASA
National Conference 2002, "Challenges and Champions"
Developing
Self-Employment for Persons with Disabilities,
Celebrate
Wellness III - Two Day Conference on Disability and Health,
Celebrate
Wellness IV - Two Day Conference on Disability and Health,
Fourth
Annual Diverseabilities Conference, "Claiming Disability Studies",
FlexAbility
Conference II, "Resources and Strategies to Help
Autism Society of America National Conference Bridges to the Future,
Continuing Education of the Bar, Social Security Disability (Advanced),
Oregon State Bar
Legal Issues in Supportive Housing, Michael Allen,
Works in Progress - Creatying Jobs, Housing & Social Opportunities for
Adults with Autism
IDEA,
Joint Bench/Bar Disability Task Force Focus Group, Court Access Issues for
persons with
Talk with Us, A Three-day Adult-Issues Conference, Asperger's Syndrome
Support Network,
Understanding the Difference Makes the Difference, An All-Day Conference
on Asperger
Part D Social Security Medicaire Benefits, Disability Law Section, Oregon State Bar
Peeling Away the Mystery, 14th Annual Best in the Northwest Autism
Conference, March 2-4,
And how are the Children? - Children of Incarcerated Parents, Gresham Police
Department,
Spirituality and the Autism Spectrum, Second Annual Autism Alive Conference,
What's New Now? Two-day conference by Disability Business Technical
Assistance Center (NW
Nonprofit Governance: Building Nonprofits Through Leadership and Education,
Publications
Honors
Thesis: Some Little Discussed Aspects of the Right
of Assembly, Summa
cum Laude
Social
Services Manual: A Family Preparedness Guide for Union Members- Labor
Action
Training
and Procedures Manual:"Handbook
for Conciliation Trainers,"
contributing author,
Manual:
A Manual for Resolving Large Group Conflicts, Principal author,
Community Boards of
Journal
Article: "Self-Determination for People with Developmental Disabilities
and Autism:
Proceedings:
Counseling Asperger Syndrome Adults- It's All in the Process (1999)
Autism99
Numerous articles on special education and the law, Oregon Parents United
web site
Articles on adult issues, ASPIRES web site
Monograph: A Client/Family Case Study Highlighting
the Failure of the Special Education
Monograph: Person-Centered-Planning Dilemmas of Center
for Independent Living Peer
Workshops
(2) "Navigating the
In-Service:
Introduction to Adult Non-Verbal Learning Disabilities for Young Adult
Career
Technical
Manual: Using O*Net 98 - Introduction to a Major Interactive Career
Planning
Book: Asperger Syndrome Employment Workbook
- An Employment Workbook for Adults
Co-Presentation:
Introduction to Adult Asperger Syndrome for Social Work Professionals,
Syllabus
and Course Outline: Counseling adults with Asperger Syndrome and High
Presentation:
Transition and Employment Challenges Issues for Young Adults, Vancouver,
Washington Asperger Syndrome Parents Support Group, May 2001
Presentation:
Asperger Syndrome and Autism Services in the
Adult
Rating Scale for Asperger Syndrome-an Age and Task-Specific Revision of
the
Presentation:
How to be Odd and Get Even--A Creative View of the Challenge of Change,
Keynote:
Twists and Turns after High School, co-presentation with author
Co-presentation:
Employment and Training for a Successful Future," with Patty
Sexton, Job
Presentation:
Adult Diagnosis and the Aftermath; The Good Counseling Experience and
Presentation:
Person-Centered Planning for Young and Mature Adults -- How can I be
in
Presentation:
How to Be Odd and Get Even: A Personal Perspective, Area2 Best
Practices-
Presentation:
Person-Centered Planning -- Asking the Right Questions, Area2 Best
Practices-
Presentation:
Adulthood…To be or not to be -- That IS the question, Area2 Best
Practices-
Co-Presentation:
Yes, they do get married: a
Group Model for Supporting Couples on the ASD
Proceedings:
A Couples Group for People with Aspergers and their Partners:
A Successful
Presentation:
Dynamics of Adult Hidden Cognitive Disability Diagnosis; The Adult
Clinical
Presentation
and workshop: Hidden Disabilities and Disclosure Issues , Portland
State
Proceedings: A Positive Approach to Counseling
for Adults on Spectrum: Bridges to
Co-presentation:
Self-Advocacy through Organizational Leadership, Selecting Appropriate
Helping Professionals
and Managing your own Case,
Pre-Conference Workshop " Building Skills in Self-Advocacy and Disclosure,"
Autism Society of America National Conference,
Proceedings:
Social Security Documentation - Strategy and Tactics for Adult Claimants,
Lecture: ASD, Sensory Issues, and the Role of the
Teacher as a Civic Virtues Role Model,
Presentation:
Managing your own Case and Advocating for Others, Celebrate Wellness
IV, Oregon Office on Disability and Health, Oregon Health Sciences University,
Portland,
Keynote
address: Asperger Syndrome and
Employment; Peer-Led Asperger Syndrome Support
Chapter: Being
your own Case Manager.Self-Management of your own Case in Adult
Presentation:
(Workshop) Self-Disclosure and Advocacy for Young Adults, Pomona
Valley
Chapter:
TheWay We Think, in Voices from the Spectrum:
Parents, Grandparents, Siblings,
Presentation
and Workshop: Dynamics of the
Diagnostic Experience; Checklist Discussion for
Keynote
and Power Point Presentation: An Asperger Adult Personal Counseling
Consumer
Presentation
and Workshop: Modeling Success in Peer-Led Adult Support Groups - Portland
Presentation
and Workshop: Asperger Syndrome Parents and Other Family Members in
Denial, Brisbane Australia Conference "Talking with US"
October 21, 2005
Presentation
and Workshop: Barriers - Poltics, Practice and Policy - Where do we
go from Here?
Conference
Proceedings: A New Paradigm for More Able Late Diagnosed Adult
Lecture,
Power Point Presentation and Workshop: Two Adult Asperger Diagnostician
and
Lecture,
Power Point Presentation and Workshop: Preview of International Research
Findings -
Lecture,
Power Point Presentation and Workshop: Healing the Wounds of a Family
in Denial-
Lecture,
Power Point Presentation and Workshop:
Systemic Barriers to Understanding Autism -
Panel
Co-Presentation, Sharing the Adult Experience, Autism Society of
Washington, 14th Annual
Power
Point Presentation and Workshop, An Asperger Syndrome Consumer's Checklist
for Late
Vocational
Rehabilitation Counselor Training, Introduction to Asperger Syndrome;
Case
Employment
Owner,
"…of a different mind" a disability advocacy, training, and
consulting service, Portland,
Licensed
General Contractor (Residential Redevelopment and Remodeler), Portland,
OR 1996-
Hardware
and Tools Sales Associate, Home Depot, Portland, OR, 1996
Apprenticeship
Instructor, Local Union 42/2236, San Francisco, CA, 1985-1987
Self-employed
cabinetmaker, San Francisco, CA, 1972-1978
Union
Apprentice, Journeyman Cabinetmaker, San Francisco, CA; Portland, OR 1972-1998
Social
Services Unit Administrator, San Francisco County Department of Social
Services, San
Volunteer
Youth and Young Adult Counselor, The Off Ramp, San Francisco, CA 1968-1971
US
Army Personnel Administration Instructor; Training Battalion Chief Clerk,
Intelligence
Community
Involvement
Community
Mental Health Citizens Advisory Board, Mission District, San Francisco,
CA, 1969-
CETA
Staff , Potrero Hill Neighborhood House, San Francisco, CA, 1971-1972
Member,
Board of Directors, Potrero Hill Neighborhood House, San Francisco, CA,
1972-1976
Member,
Millmen and Cabinetmakers Local 42/2236, San Francisco, CA, 1973-1989
Elected
at-large member, Bay Area Counties Mill-Cabinet Industrial Contract Negotiating
Executive
Board, Local Union 42, Millmen and Cabinetmakers, San Francisco, CA, 1981-1989
Chairman
and member local neighborhood advisory board, Visitacion Valley Community
Boards,
Community
Boards of San Francisco, Mediation Trainer and Volunteer Staff , San Francisco,
Oregon
Food Bank, Food Pantry Site Inspector, Portland, OR, 1989-1990
Member,
Local Union 611, Shipwrights and Carpenters, Portland, OR, 1989-1990
Member,
Local Union 1120, Millmen and Cabinetmakers, Strike and Social Services
Co-Founder,
Oregon Parents United, Webmaster and listserv co-administrator 1998-2005
Legal
affairs coordinator, Oregon Parents United, 1998-2008
Founder
and moderator, Portland Asperger Syndrome Adult Support Group, Portland,
OR,
Peer
Counselor, Independent Living Resources Center, Portland, OR, 1999-2000
Member,
Program Committee, Joint Board/Staff/Consumers, Independent Living Resources
Asperger
Consultant to the Executive Director, Northwest Center for Independent
Living,
Member,
PDX Aspergers Network (Parents and Professionals), Portland, OR, 1999-present
Founder
and Co-Facilitator, Portland Asperger Partners Group, Portland, OR, July 2000-present
Co-Founder,
and listserv co-administrator, Asperger Syndrome Partners: Individuals,
Resources,
Co-Moderator,
Portland Asperger Syndrome Multidisciplinary Clinical Case Study Group,
2000 -
Member,
Advisory Board, Autism/Asperger's Syndrome Coalition for Education, Networking
President,
MAX Condominiums Homeowners Association, 2001 - 2003
Secretary,
MAX Condominiums Homeowners Association, 2004 - present
Secretary
Treasurer, Rockwood Neighborhood Association, Gresham, OR, December, (2001-03)
President,
Rockwood Neighborhood Association, Gresham OR,
(2003 - present)
President,
Gresham Coalition of Neighborhood Associations (2006-2007)
Secretary,
Oregon Social Security Claimants Representatives (2004 - present)
County
Commissioner, Multnomah County Commission on Housing and Community
Member,
West Gresham/Rockwood Urban Renewal Political Action Committee, (April
-
Member, Independent Living Resources Center (CIL) , Portland, Board of Directors
(2006)
Secretary, Independent Living Resources Center Board of Directors (2006
- present)
Honorary Societies
Phi
Beta Kappa, University of Minnesota, 1963
Professional Organizations
(Past and Current)
Cascadia
Chapter, American Society for Training and Development
Oregon
Mediation Association
Society
of Professionals in Dispute Resolution (SPIDR)
American
Counseling Association
National
Employment Counseling Association
Association
for Specialists in Group Work
International
Association of Marriage and Family Counselors
National
Career Development Association
Council
of Parent Attorneys and Advocates (COPAA)
Oregon
Social Security Claimant Representatives
Disability
Law Section, Oregon State Bar Association
Regularly
Recurring Professional Continuing Education Hours
APA
(Oregon Psychological Association) Asperger Syndrome Study Group 2 hours
monthly,
ABA
(Multnomah Bar Association) Organization of Social Security Claimant Representatives
Business
Enterprises
Owner,
"…of a different mind". ADA
and Section 504 disability advocacy, special education
Associate,
BOLD Consultants A consortium
of career consultants specializing in self- employment for persons with
disabilities
Owner,
Serendipity Sound, conference and on-site performance audio and
video recording,
Contact
Information
Roger
N. Meyer
18162 East Burnside
Portland, OR 97233
Phone and FAX: 503-666-2776
Cell: 503-358-6463
Email: rogernmeyer@earthlink.net
Web Site: http://www.rogernmeyer.com
