Associate Professor
\nAssistant Division Director
\nAdmissions Chair
\nDivision of Clinical Rehabilitation and Mental Health Counseling
\nDepartment of Health Sciences<\/p>\n
Phone: (919) 843-4471 Community integration and resource use for people with developmental and psychiatric disabilities; using Global Positioning Systems (GPS) to measure community participation; spatial analysis of accessibility and the environment using Geographic Information Systems (GIS).<\/p>\n 2023-2025; Harrop C (Lead P.I.), Chan, D. V. (Co-P.I.<\/strong>). Examining the Role of Social Connection in Suicide Risk for Older Autistic Adults: A Mixed Methods Study.<\/em> National Institute of Health, National Institute of Mental Health, $427,625.<\/p>\n 2022-2027; Chan, D. V. (Lead P.I.<\/strong>). HEELS 2 Participation: Improving community participation for young adults with intellectual disabilities.<\/em> National Institute of Disability, Independent Living, and Rehabilitation Research: Disability Rehabilitation Research Projects (DRRP) Program: Community Living and Participation, $2,500,000.<\/p>\n 2022-2023; Maddox, B. (P.I.), Chan, D.V. (Co-I<\/strong>). Suicidal thoughts and behaviors in autistic adults: The role of community and social connections<\/em>. Organization for Autism Research, $40,000.<\/p>\n 2021-2026; Tomaszerski, B. (P.I.), Chan, D.V. (Co-I<\/strong>). North Carolina community collaboration for employment.<\/em>Administration for Community Living, $1,125,000<\/p>\n 2018 \u2013 2019: <\/strong>Chan, D. V. (P.I.). <\/strong>Using GIS and GPS techniques to understand meaningful participation for adults with autism spectrum disorder.<\/em> National Institute of Disability, Independent Living and Rehabilitation Research (NIDILRR) Switzer Merit Fellowship, $70,000.<\/p>\n 2016 \u2013 2018: Chan, D. V. (P.I<\/strong>)., Klinger, M. R. (CoI). Examining person and environment factors associated with community participation for adults with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD)<\/em>. Organization of Autism Research, $30,000.<\/p>\n 2015 \u2013 2018: Thorpe, D. (P.I), Chan, D.V. (Co-P.I.<\/strong>), Boyd, R., Trost, S., Lichtwarck, G., Barber, L., Bagatell, N., Faldoski, R. Testing novel measures of community function and participation in adults with cerebral palsy<\/em>. Research Foundation of Cerebral Palsy Alliance, $100,000.<\/p>\n 2015 \u2013 2017: Chan, D. V. (P.I<\/strong>). Examining the influence of individual and neighborhood characteristics on community integration for adults with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD)<\/em>. University Research Council Award, University of North Carolina, $7,500.<\/p>\n 2015 \u2013 2016: Chan, D. V. (P.I<\/strong>). Testing novel approaches to accessibility and community integration measurement for adults with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD.) <\/em>Junior Faculty Development Award, University of North Carolina, $7,500.<\/p>\n 2015 \u2013 2016: Chan, D. V. (P.I<\/strong>). Understanding adult services in the community using GIS technology<\/em>. Autism Science Foundation, $5,000.<\/p>\n 2014 \u2013 2019 Chan, D.V. (P.I.); Burker, E. (CoI); Rak, E. (CoI); Schmidt, J. A. (CoI); Morrison, B. (CoI). Promoting evidence-based practice, … in rehabilitation counselor training to meet consumer and employer needs Rehabilitation Services Administration, U.S. Department of Education, $1,000,000.<\/p>\n 2019 \u2013 2024 Rak, E. (P.I.); Burker, E. (CoI); Chan, D.V. (CoI); Schmidt, J. A. (CoI); Morrison, B. (CoI). Advanced training for rehabilitation counselors to optimize outcomes for consumers with mental illness and address personnel shortages in state vocational rehabilitation agencies. Rehabilitation Services Administration, U.S. Department of Education, $750,000.<\/p>\n 2014 \u2013 2019 Burker, E. (P.I.); Chan<\/strong>, D.V. (CoI); Rak, E. (CoI); Schmidt, J. A. (CoI). Training innovation in the rehabilitation of individuals who are mentally ill: meeting consumer and employer needs. Rehabilitation Services Administration, U.S. Department of Education, $750,000.<\/p>\n 014 \u2013 2019 Burker, E. (P.I.); Rak, E. (CoI); Chan<\/strong>, D.V. (CoI); Schmidt, J. A. (CoI). Evidence-based, diversity-sensitive practice in the state-federal public vocational rehabilitation system: Innovative training solutions. Rehabilitation Services Administration, U.S. Department of Education, $1,000,000.<\/p>\n Chan DV<\/strong>, Doran, JD. (2023). Mental health counseling is rated most helpful by autistic adults: Service perspectives in adulthood. Autism. <\/em>https:\/\/doi.org\/10.1177\/13623613231197446<\/p>\n Doran JD, McCrary S, Morrison BM, Hiruma L, Chan DV<\/strong>. (2023). View of the work community and vocational rehabilitation services among adults with autism spectrum disorder. Rehabilitation Counseling Bulletin, <\/em>https:\/\/doi.org\/10.1177\/00343552231155.<\/em><\/p>\n Bagatell N, Chan DV<\/strong>, Syu Y-C, Lamarche EM, Klinger LG. (2022). Sensory processing and community participation in autistic adults. Frontiers in Psychology.<\/em> https:\/\/doi.org\/10.3389\/fpsyg.2022.876127<\/p>\n Chan DV<\/strong>, Doran, JD, Galobardi, OD. (2022). Beyond friendship: The spectrum of social participation in autistic adults. Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders. <\/em>https:\/\/doi.org\/10.1007\/s10803-022-05441-1<\/p>\n Randall-Emmons A, Chan DV<\/strong>, Burker EJ. (2021). Yoga therapy as an innovative treatment for complex trauma. Journal of Applied Rehabilitation Counseling, 52<\/em>(4), 266-281. DOI:10.1891\/JARC-D-20-00019<\/p>\n Chan DV<\/strong>, Burker EJ, Schmidt JA. (2021). Flipping the career development and employment classroom: Engaging students to enhance learning. Rehabilitation Counselors and Educators Journal.<\/em> https:\/\/doi.org\/10.52017\/001c.24286<\/p>\n Chan DV<\/strong>, Mann A, Gopal S. (2021). Applying environmental context to rehabilitation research using GIS and GPS geospatial technology. Rehabilitation Research, Policy, and Education, 35(1), 33-50. https:\/\/doi.org\/10.1891\/RE-19-39<\/p>\n Fraiser K, Burker E, & Chan DV<\/strong>. (2021). Tablet therapy as an assistive technology-based treatment for anxiety in pediatric oncology. Assistive Technology: The Official Journal of RESNA, 1\u201310. Advance online publication. https:\/\/doi.org\/10.1080\/10400435.2021.1884919<\/p>\n Chan DV<\/strong>, Klinger M, Adkisson K, Klinger L. (2020). Examining environmental predictors of community participation for adults with autism spectrum disorder using Geographic Information Systems (GIS). Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders. https:\/\/doi.org\/10.1007\/s10803-020-04660-8.<\/p>\n Carroll A, Chan DV<\/strong>, Thorpe D, Levin I, Bagatell N. (2020). A life course perspective on growing older with cerebral palsy. Qualitative Health Research. https:\/\/doi.org\/10.1177\/1049732320971247<\/p>\n Chan DV<\/strong>, Thorpe D, Trost SG, Boyd RN, Faldowski RA, Barber L\u2026. Bagatell N. (2019). Novel approaches to measuring community integration in adults with cerebral palsy. Disability and Rehabilitation. https:\/\/doi.org\/10.1080\/09638288.2019.1577500<\/p>\n Chan DV<\/strong>. (2018). Safe spaces, agency, and connections to \u201cregular stuff\u2019: What makes permanent supportive housing feel like \u201chome.\u201d Rehabilitation Counseling Bulletin. https:\/\/doi.org\/10.1177\/0034355218814927<\/p>\n Chan DV<\/strong>. (2018). Examining quality of life for people with disabilities who were once homeless. Journal of Rehabilitation, 84(4), 12-21.<\/p>\n Bagatell N, Chan DV,<\/strong> Karrat K, Thorpe D. (2017). \u201cThrust into adulthood”: Transition experiences of young adults with cerebral palsy. Disability and Health Journal, 10(1), 80-86. https:\/\/doi.org\/10.1016\/j.dhjo.2016.09.008<\/p>\n Chan DV<\/strong>, Gopal S, Helfrich CA. (2014). Accessibility patterns and community integration among previously homeless adults: A Geographic Information Systems (GIS) approach. Social Science and Medicine, 120, 142-152. https:\/\/doi.org\/10.1016\/j.socscimed.2014.09.005<\/p>\n Chan, DV<\/strong>, Helfrich CA, Hursh NC, Rogers ES, Gopal S. (2014). Measuring community integration using Geographic Information Systems (GIS) and participatory mapping for people who were once homeless. Health and Place, 27, 92 \u2013 101. https:\/\/doi.org\/10.1016\/j.healthplace.2013.12.011<\/p>\n Chan DV.<\/strong> (2014). Service use, physical function, and community integration for people who were once homeless: A Geographic Information Systems (GIS) approach. Austin Journal of Psychiatry and Behavioral Science, 1(6), 1027-1036.<\/p>\n Helfrich CA, Simpson EK, Chan DV.<\/strong> (2013). Change patterns of homeless individuals with mental illness: A multiple case study. Community Mental Health Journal, 50(5), 531-537.<\/p>\n Helfrich CA, Chan DV.<\/strong> (2013). Changes in self-identified priorities, competencies, and values of adults with psychiatric disabilities who were recently homeless. American Journal of Psychiatric Rehabilitation, 16, 22-49.<\/p>\n Helfrich CA, Chan DV<\/strong>, Simpson E, Sabol P. (2012). Readiness-to-change cluster profiles among adults with mental illness who were homeless participating in a life skills intervention. Community Mental Health Journal, 48(6), 673-681.<\/p>\n Helfrich CA, Chan DV<\/strong>, Sabol P. (2011). Cognitive predictors of life skill interventions: Outcomes for adults with mental illness at risk for homelessness. American Journal of Occupational Therapy, 65, 277-286.<\/p>\n Helfrich CA, Peters C, Chan DV.<\/strong> (2011) Trauma symptoms of individuals with mental illness at risk for homelessness participating in a life skills intervention. 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