Fields, A. M., Smith Hill, R. B., Lewis, O. J., Castle, M., Gilreath, R., Perez, L. M., Reynolds, M., Dean, R., & Stinnett, C. V. (in press). Experiences of US college students with intellectual and developmental disabilities developing and maintaining physical wellness. Journal of Intellectual Disabilities.

Smith Hill, R. B. & Stinnett, C. V. (in press). Mental health strategies for adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities: A scoping review. Journal of Postsecondary Education and Disability. 

Smith Hill, R. B. & Plotner, A. J. (in press). Insights from using photovoice as a participatory action research method with emerging adults with intellectual disability. Sage Research Methods: Inclusive Research Methodologies.

Smith Hill, R. B. & Stinnett, C. V. (in press). Making survey data collection more inclusive: Using a card sort method with individuals with intellectual disability. Sage Research Methods: Inclusive Research Methodologies.

Fields, A. M., Allard, K. N., Nelson, S., Bichlmeier, S., Smith Hill, R. B. & Castle, M. (in press). College students with intellectual and developmental disabilities developing and maintaining social wellness. Journal of Postsecondary Education and Disability.

Walters, C., Smith Hill, R. B., Waldron, A., Russell, C., Mansour, N., Badger, J., Deibler, E., & Shogren, K. (2025). Reimagining self-determination in research, education, and disability services and supports. Journal of Disability Policy Studies. https://doi.org/10.1177/10442073251404904

Smith Hill, R. B., Drew, C., Reynolds, M. A., Sperling, J., Plotner, A. J., & Patten, B. (online, 2025). Parent knowledge and comfortability with sexuality and relationships education for emerging adults with intellectual disability. Sexuality and Disability. https://rdcu.be/eNKjf

Waddington, A. F., Fields, A. M., Schneider, K. M., Fratzke, V., & Smith Hill, R. B. (2025). Development of Cultural Bias Awareness Activities for a Counselor Education Diagnostic Course: A Mixed-Methods Feasibility Evaluation. Journal of Counselor Leadership and Advocacy. Advanced online publication. https://doi.org/10.1080/2326716X.2025.2595680

Smith Hill, R. B., Carlson, S. R., Hawley, C. E., Oertle, K. M., McCall, C., Armstrong, A., & Plotner, A. J. (2025). Embracing family collaboration: Considerations and practices to enhance outcomes for individuals with disabilities across the lifespan. Journal of Applied Rehabilitation Counseling, 56(2). 

Fields, A. J., Lewis, O. J., Smith Hill, R. B., Reynolds, M., Gilreath, R., & Castle, M. (2025). Suicide prevention and intervention for young adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities: A practice-based overview. Current Psychology. https://doi.org/10.1007/s12144-025-07900-1 

Plotner, A. J., Smith Hill, R. B., Walters, C. B., & Rother, Y. (2025). Contextualizing disability identity in the academic literature: A scoping review. Identity, 1–14. https://doi.org/10.1080/15283488.2025.2481133 

Oertle, K. M., McCall, C., Smith Hill, R. B., Hawley, C. E., Marrero-Irizarry, J., & Corbin II, J. E. (2025). “She said my name”: Reconstructing agency, identity,

and disability with Judith (Judy) E. Heumann. Journal of Applied Rehabilitation Counseling, 56(2).

Walters, C. B., Plotner, A. J., & Crane, K. (in press). Investigating Trends in the Youth Transition Service Delivery and Consumer Demographics of Centers for Independent Living. Journal of Vocational Rehabilitation.

Walters, C. B., Smith Hill, R., & Plotner, A. J., (in press). Special education professional perspectives on challenges to support youth with disabilities and their families into legal adulthood. Education and Training in Autism and Developmental Disabilities.

Smith Hill, R. B., Plotner, A. J., & Peak, H. J. (in press). Transportation experiences of college students with intellectual and developmental disabilities: A photovoice study. Career Development and Transition for Exceptional Individuals. https://journals.sagepub.com/doi/full/10.1177/21651434241248592 

Walters, C. B., Smith Hill, R. B., & Plotner, A. J. (in press). Advancing supported decision-making through special education professional advocacy. Inclusive Practices.

Smith Hill, R. B. & Stinnett, C. V. (in press). Disability as Diversity in Higher Education Spaces. Leonard, J. & Reardon, M. (Eds.), In Justice, Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion in Education. A volume in the series Current Perspectives on School/University/Community Research.

Smith Hill, R. B., Plotner, A. J., & Stinnett, C. V. (in press). Exploring parents’ views on supporting their college students with an intellectual disability to develop agency. The School Community Journal. https://eric.ed.gov/?id=EJ1425339

Plotner, A. J., Stinnett, C. V., Smith Hill, R. B., Bloom, M., & Walters, C. B. (in press).  Responding to COVID-19: Administrative and procedural implications for inclusive postsecondary education programs for individuals with intellectual and developmental disability. Journal of Disability Law and Policy in Education.

Fields, A. M., Lewis, O. J., Smith Hill, R. B., Saunders, M., & Stinnett, C. V. (in press). College students with intellectual and developmental disabilities' experiences, conception, and development of emotional wellness. Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities.

Walters, C., Plotner, A. & Crane, K. (In Press). Investigating trends in the youth transition service delivery and consumer demographics of Centers for Independent Living. Journal of Vocational Rehabilitation. 

Walters, C., Smith Hill, R. B., & Plotner, A. (In Press). Advancing supported decision-making through special education professional advocacy. Inclusive Practices. 

Plotner, A. J., Starrett, A., Walters, C. B., Smith Hill, R. B. (2024). An examination of transition professional profiles based on value-based principles: A latent profile analysis. Developmental Disabilities Network Journal 4(2), 110- 131. https://doi.org/10.59620/2694-1104.1105 

Walters, C. B., Smith Hill, R. B., Plotner, A. J., and Wang, H. (2024). Supporting college students with intellectual disability through living and learning communities. Think College Insight Brief. 

Walters, C., Smith Hill, R., & Plotner, A. J. (2024). Advancing supported decision-making through special education professional advocacy. Inclusive Practices, 3(3), 61-68. https://doi.org/10.1177/27324745241265088  

Plotner, A. J., & Walters, C. (2024). The Importance of Centers for Independent Living supporting youth with disabilities: A critical contribution to maximize transition service delivery. Career Development and Transition for Exceptional Individuals. https://journals.sagepub.com/doi/10.1177/21651434221116310

Plotner, A., Walters, C. & Rother, Y. (2024). Examining a leadership development initiative for college students with intellectual and developmental disability: A brief report. Journal of Vocational Rehabilitation. Advance online publication. https://doi.org/10.3233/JVR-240016 

Plotner, A., Walters, C. & Gonzalez, S. (2024). Exploring special education and Center for Independent Living professional beliefs on collaboration and the value-based principles that drive secondary transition service delivery. Journal of Disability Policy Studies. 34(4), 266-267. https://doi.org/10.1177/10442073221131284 

Smith Hill, R. B., Plotner, A. J., Fields, A. M., & Castle, M., Perez, L. (2024, online). Exploring the personal identity of college students with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Emerging Adulthood. https://doi.org/10.1177/21676968241245752

Smith Hill, R. B., Shah, P., Plotner, A. J., Castle, M., & Stinnett, C. V. (2024, online). Inclusive postsecondary education and self-determination: Using photovoice to centre college student voices in the United States of America. Disability & Society. https://doi.org/10.1080/09687599.2024.2311361

Smith Hill, R. B., Stinnett, C. V., Plotner, A. J., Fields, A., Lewis, O. J., Saunders, M. (2024, online). An interdisciplinary approach to supporting the personal development of college students with an intellectual disability. Inclusive Practices. https://journals.sagepub.com/doi/10.1177/27324745231224405

Kumpiene, G., Plotner, A. J., & Drasgow, E. (2023). Exploring secondary transitionprofessionals’ perceptions of family engagement practices. Journal of Rehabilitation, 89(2), 41-49.

Brown, D., Plotner, A. J., & Marshall, K. J. (2023). Secondary principals’ involvement in and barriers to supporting secondary transition programs for students with disabilities: A state-wide analysis of South Carolina principals. NASSP Bulletin, 107(4), 313-332. DOI: DOI: 10.1177/01926365321216755

Walters, C. & Plotner, A. (2023). A Delphi study to generate, clarify, and prioritize professional recommendations on age of majority-related practice in special education. Journal of Disability Policy Studies. https://doi.org/10.1177/10442073231185740 

Walters, C. & Plotner, A. Centers for Independent Living and secondary transition service delivery for students with significant disabilities (2023). Journal of Rehabilitation. 89(1), 38-42.  

Walters, C., Plotner, A., & Oertle, K. (2023). Perceptions of special education teachers on guardianship and alternative options for adult decision-making support. Journal of Rehabilitation, 88(3), 4-10. 

Shoemaker, A., Plotner, A., Walters, C., Bloom, M. & Mojica, A. (2023) Inclusive postsecondary education provider perspectives of stressful situations for college students with an intellectual disability. Journal of Inclusive Postsecondary Education

Plotner, A. J. & Walters, C. (2022). Perceptions of district and school-level special education leaders on guardianship and adult decision-making support. Journal of Disability Policy Studies, 32(4), 390-300.

Smith Hill, R. B., Walters, C. B., Stinnett, C. V., & Plotner, A. J. (2022). Social work as social justice: Supporting the autonomy of youth with disabilities through alternatives to guardianship. Child and Adolescent Social Work. https://doi.org/10.1007/s10560-022-00895-9

Plotner, A. J., Marshall, K., & Smith-Hill, R. B. (2022). The influence of special education teachers’ pre-service experience in postsecondary education (PSE) programs on expectations, advocacy, and philosophy. Teacher Education and Special Education. https://doi.org/10.1177/08884064221091580

Plotner, A. & Walters, C. (2022) The importance of Centers for Independent Living supporting youth with disabilities: A critical contribution to maximize transition service delivery. Career Development and Transition for Exceptional Individuals. https://doi.org/10.1177/2F21651434221116310 

Walters, C. & Stinnett, C. (2022) Navigating guardianship and adult decision-making support in inclusive higher education programs. Impact Feature Issue on Inclusive Higher Education for People with Intellectual, Developmental and Other Disabilities, 35(1), 46-47.

Walters, C., Plotner, A., Allison, M. & Mojica, A. (2022). An exploratory study of special education director experiences with issues related to age of majority, guardianship, and alternative options for adult decision-making support. Journal of Special    Education Leadership, 35(1), 18-32.

Magee, L. & Plotner, A. J. (2021). Strategies and barriers for successful transitioncollaboration. Journal of Vocational Rehabilitation 56, 29-42. DOI: 10.3233/JVR-211170

VanHorn Stinnett, C., Plotner, A. J., & Marshall, K. (2021) The continuum of support for building intimacy knowledge in college for students with intellectual disability. Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities, 56(6). 472-486. DOI: http://doi.org/10.1352/1934-9556-59.6.472

Plotner, A. J., Ezell, J. A., VanHorn Stinnett, C., & Rose, C. A. (2020). An investigation of
coping strategies used by students with intellectual disability in college. Inclusion, 8(3),194-209.

Plotner, A. J., Mazzotti, V., Rose, C., & Teasley, K. (2020). Perceptions of interagency collaboration: Relationships between secondary transition roles, communication, and collaboration. Remedial and Special Education, 4, 28-39. DOI: 10.1177/0741932518778029

Fleming, A., Oertle, K. M., & Plotner, A. J. (2019). Increasing rehabilitation counselors’ support for college students in academic, social, and career integration. Journal of Forensic Vocational Analysis, 19 (1). 35-44.

Plotner, A. J., VanHorn Stinnett, C., & Oertle, K. M. (2019). The emphasis on secondary transition services in rehabilitation counseling journals revisited. Journal of Applied Rehabilitation Counseling, 50 (4), 300-310. 

Plotner, A. J., & May, C. (2019). A comparison of the college experience for students with and without disabilities. Journal of Intellectual Disabilities. 23, 57-77. DOI: 10.1177/1744629517719346

Prince, A.M.T., Plotner, A. J. & Bridges, W.C. (2019). The impact of student-, school-, and district-level factors on the post-school engagement of youths with intellectual disabilities. Exceptionality, 27 (4), 247-261. DOI: 10.1080/09362835.2018.1480946

Plotner, A. J., & Simonsen, M. (2018). Examining federally funded secondary transition programs, Career Development and Transition for Exceptional Individuals, 41 (1), 39-49.

Roberts, D.A., Herring, M., Plotner, A. J. & Roach, A. (2018).  Physical Activity in Inclusive Postsecondary Education for Students with Intellectual Disability. Journal of Postsecondary Education and Disability. 31 (3), 239-252.

Fleming, A.R., Oertle, K.M., & Plotner, A. J. (2017). Student voices: Recommendations for improving postsecondary experiences of students with disabilities. Journal of Postsecondary Education and Disability. 3, 209-221.

Plotner, A. J., VanHorn Stinnett, C., Rose, C., & Ivester, J. (2017). Professional characteristics that impact perceptions of successful transition collaboration. Journal of Rehabilitation, 83, 43-51.

Fleming, A.R., Plotner, A. J., & Oertle, K.M. (2017). College students with disabilities characteristics and the academic environment: Predicting performance. Journal of Postsecondary Education and Disability, 30, 209-221.

Fleming, A.R., Oertle, K.M., Plotner, A. J., & Hakun, J.G. (2017). Influence of social factors on student satisfaction among college students with disabilities. Journal of College Student Development, 58, 215-228.

Plotner, A. J., Oertle, K.M., Reed, G., Tissot, K., & Kumpiene, G. (2017). Centers for Independent Living and their involvement with transition-age youth with disabilities. Journal of Vocational Rehabilitation, 46, 39-48.

Plotner, A. J., Shogren, K. A., Shaw, L. A., VanHorn Stinnett, C., & Seo, H. (2016). Centers for independent living and secondary transition collaboration: characteristics for enhanced service delivery for adolescents in the United States. Disability and Rehabilitation, 39, 1287-1295.

Plotner, A. J. & Dymond, S. (2016). How vocational rehabilitation transition specialists influence curricula for students with severe disabilities. Rehabilitation Counseling Bulletin, 60. 88-98.

Plotner, A. J., & Marshall, K. (2016). Supporting postsecondary education programs for individuals with an intellectual disability: Role of the vocational rehabilitation counselor. Rehabilitation Counseling Bulleting, 59, 195-202.

Plotner, A. J., Mazzotti, V. L., Rose, C. A., & Carleson-Britting, K. (2015). Factors associated with enhanced understanding of secondary transition evidence-based practices. Teacher Education and Special Education, 39, 28-46.

Fields, A. M., Castle, M., Smith Hill, R. B., & Stinnet, C. V. (2026). Mental Health & Transition Support for Adults with Intellectual Disability. American Counseling Association annual conference. Columbus, OH.

Fields, A. M., Smith Hill, R. B., Nice, M. L., Castle, M. (2026). A Group Counseling Systematic Review to Promote Wellness in Chronic Illness. American Counseling Association annual conference. Columbus, OH.

Smith Hill, R. B. (2026). SEPSEA Research Committee Hosted Roundtable. IPSE Association Pre-Conference: Southeastern Postsecondary Education Association (SEPSEA) annual conference. New Orleans, LA.

Fields, A. M., Smith Hill, R. B., Stinnett, C. V. (2026). Suicide Prevention for Young Adults with IDD. Southeastern Postsecondary Education Association (SEPSEA) annual conference. New Orleans, LA.

Smith Hill, R. B., Plotner, A. J., Milliron, E. (2026). Expanding Opportunities: The Work of the South Carolina Inclusive Postsecondary Education Consortium. Southeastern Postsecondary Education Association (SEPSEA) annual conference. New Orleans, LA.

Smith Hill, R. B., Plotner, A. J., Shoemaker, A., Livingston, S. (May 2025). Exploring Social Connectedness & Sense of Belonging for College Students with and without IDD. Southeastern Postsecondary Education Association (SEPSEA) Annual Conference. Asheville, NC.

Smith Hill, R. B., Plotner, A. J., Shoemaker, A., & Livingston, S. (2025). Understanding Belonging in College: A Modified Delphi Study Situating Students with IDD as Experts. State of the Art annual conference. Syracuse, NY.

Smith Hill, R. B. & Plotner, A. J. (2024). Findings from Inclusive Research on Identity Development for College Students with Intellectual and Developmental Disability. CEC Division on Career Development and Transition Annual Conference. Chantilly, VA.

Walters, C. B., Smith Hill, R. B., & Plotner, A. J. (2024). What Gets in the Way?: Special Education Professional Perspectives on Barriers to Supported Decision-Making. CEC Division on Career Development and Transition Annual Conference. Chantilly, VA.

Smith Hill, R. B., Plotner, A. J., & Stinnett, C. V. (2024). Inclusive Postsecondary Education and Counselor Education: A Mutually Beneficial Partnership. State of the Art Annual Conference. Chapel Hill, NC. 

Smith Hill, R. B., & Stinnett, C. V. (2024). Mental Health Strategies for College Students with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities. State of the Art Annual Conference. Chapel Hill, NC.

Smith Hill, R. B. (July 2024). The Curb-Cut Effect and Universal Design for Learning. South Carolina Assistive Technology Programs’ (SCATP) Annual Digital Accessibility Bootcamp.

Plotner, A. & Walters, C. (March 2024). Supporting autonomy in the adult decision-making of students with disabilities [Poster session]. Council for Exceptional Children’s International Conference, San Antonio, TX, United States.

Plotner, A. J., Smith Hill, R. B., Reynolds, M. (March 2024). Supporting Student Personal Development in IPSE Programs: Leadership Perspectives. Council for Exceptional Children (CEC) Annual Conference. San Antonio, TX.

Plotner, A. & Walters, C. (October 2023). Exploring recommendations for policy, practice, and research in special education on age of majority [Poster session]. Division on Career Development and Transition’s International Conference,  Reno, NV, United States.

Fields, A. M., Lewis, O., Castle, M., Perez, L. M., & Smith Hill, R. B. (October 2023). Learning is for everyone: Creating equity in postsecondary education. Association for Counselor Education and Supervision (ACES) Conference. Denver, CO.

Smith Hill, R. B., Fields, A. J., Saunders, M., Lewis, O., Stinnett, C. V., & Perez, L. (October 2023). Emotional Wellness Development for College Students with Intellectual and Developmental Disability. Annual International Conference, Division on Career Development and Transition (DCDT). Reno, NV.

Smith Hill, R. B., Plotner, A. J., Saunders, M. (October 2023). A Photovoice Exploration of Self-Determination: Centering Voices of College Students with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities. Annual International Conference, Division on Career Development and Transition (DCDT). Reno, NV.

Smith Hill, R. B., Plotner, A. J. (March 2023). The Lived Experiences of College Students with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities: A Photovoice Project. Symposium on Qualitative Methodologies. USF-Tampa, virtual conference.

Smith Hill, R., Stinnett, C. V., Plotner, A., Fields, A. M., Saunders, M., & Lewis, O. J. (October 2022). Supporting students’ personal development: An interdisciplinary approach utilizing counselor education and social work. Think College’s Annual State of the Art Conference. Syracuse, NY.

Smith-Hill, R., Stinnett, C. V., & Plotner, A. (May 2022).  Supporting parents of college students with IDD to develop agency. Council for Exceptional Children (CEC)’s Division on Career Development and Transition (DCDT) annual conference, Myrtle Beach, SC.