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Nosek, M. A., Hughes, R. B. (2003) Navigating the Road to Independent Living. In: Donald Atkinson (Editor): Counseling Diverse Populations 3rd Edition, McGraw Hill. pp. 172-193.

Parkin, E. F., and Nosek, M. A. (2002) Collectivism Versus Independence: Perceptions of independent living and independent living services by Hispanic Americans and Asian Americans with disabilities. Rehabilitation Education Vol. 14 (4) 375-394.

Swedlund, N. P., Nosek, M. A., (2000) An exploratory study on the work of independent living centers to address abuse of women with disabilities. Journal of Rehabilitation, 66 (4) Nov/Dec 57-64.

Nosek, M. A. (1998). Independent living. In Parker, R. M. and Szymanski, E. M. (eds. ). Rehabilitation Counseling: Basics and Beyond, 3rd Edition (4) (pp. 107-141). Pro-Ed. Austin, TX.

Nosek, M. A., Krouskop, T. A. (1995). Demonstrating a model approach to independent living center-based assistive technology services. Assistive Technology, 7 (1), 48-54.

Nosek, M. A., Fuhrer, M. J., Potter, C. (1995). Life Satisfaction of People with Physical Disabilities: Relationships to Personal Assistance, Disability status, and handicap. Rehabilitation Psychology, 40 (3), 191-202.

Howland, C. A., Walden, E., Nosek, M. A. (1993). Independent living centers and private sector rehabilitationists: A dynamic partnership for implementing the ADA. Journal of the National Association of Rehabilitation Professionals in the Private Sector, 8, (2) 75-81.

Nosek, M. A. (1993). A response to Kenneth R. Thomas' commentary: some observations on the use of the word "consumer". Journal of Rehabilitation, 59, 9-10.

Nosek, M. A., Fuhrer, M. J. (1992). Independence among people with disabilities: I. A heuristic model. Rehabilitation Counseling Bulletin, 36 (1), 6-20.

Nosek, M. A., Fuhrer, M. J, Howland, C. A. (1992). Independence among people with disabilities: II. The Personal Independence Profile. Rehabilitation Counseling Bulletin, 36 (1), 21-36.

Nosek, M. A. (1992). Independent living. In Parker, R. M. (ed. ). Rehabilitation Counseling: Basics and Beyond, 2nd Edition, (4) (pp. 103-133). Austin, TX: Pro-Ed.

Potter, C. G., Smith, Q. W., Quan, H., Nosek, M. A. (1992). Delivering independent living services in rural communities: Options and alternatives. Rural Special Ed. Quarterly 11 (1), 16-23.

Nosek, M. A., Howland, C. A. (1992). The role of independent living centers in delivering rehabilitation services to rural communities. American Rehabilitation, 18 (1), 2-6.

Nosek, M. A., Davidson, K., Zhu, Y., Howland, C. A. (1992). Relationships between compliance with Federal standards for independent living centers and diversity and amount of funding. Rehabilitation Counseling Bulletin, 35, 190-9.

Nosek, M. A., Zhu, Y., Howland, C. A. (1992). The evolution of independent living programs. Rehabilitation Counseling Bulletin, 35, 174-89.

Nosek, M. A., Fuhrer, M. J., Hughes, S. O. (1991). Perceived counselor credibility by persons with physical disability: Influence of counselor disability status, professional status, and the counseling content. Rehabilitation Psychology, 36 (3), 153-61.

Smith, Q. W., Richards, L. K., Nosek, M. A., Gerken, L. (1991). Education and training needs of independent living center managers. Rehabilitation Education, 5 (2), 101-11.

Nosek, M. A. (1990). Independent Living: The new frontier (Jiritsu seikatsuwa: Atarashii kaitaku de aru). Japanese Journal of Welfare for the Disabled, 10 (6), 4 8.

Nosek, M. A., Roth, P., Zhu, Y. (1990). Independent living programs: The impact of program age, consumer control, and budget on program operation. Journal of Rehabilitation, 56 (4), 28-35.

Fuhrer, M. J., Rossi, D., Gerken, L., Nosek, M. A., Richards, L. (1990). Relationships between independent living centers and medical rehabilitation programs. Archives of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, 71, 519-22.

Nosek M. A., Jones, S., Zhu, Y. (1989). Levels of compliance with federal requirements in independent living centers. Journal of Rehabilitation, 55 (2), 31-7.

Nosek, M. A. (1988). Independent living and rehabilitation counseling. In Rubin, S. E. & Rubin, N. M. (eds. ). Contemporary Challenges to the Rehabilitation Counseling Profession. NY: Paul H. Brookes.

Nosek, M. A. (1988). Issues in independent living: The dynamics of a social movement (Jiritsu Sekatsu-wo Meguru Shomondai: Aru Shakai). In Nakamura, Y., Itayama, K., Nitsugi, N. (eds. ) Toward Independent Living (Zoku Jiritsu Seikatsu Eno Michi). Tokyo Division of Publishing, Japanese National Council of Social Welfare (Zenkoku Shakai Fukushi Kyogikai Shuppanbu).

Nosek, M. A. (1987). Outcome analysis in independent living. In Fuhrer, M. (ed. ). Rehabilitation outcomes: Analysis and measurement. (pp. 71-83). NY: Paul H. Brookes.

Nosek, M. A. (1986). Independent living. In Parker, R. M. (ed. ). Rehabilitation Counseling: Basics and Beyond, 1st Edition, (3) (pp. 45-60). Austin, TX: Pro-Ed.

Nosek, M. A. (1986). Community based services for independent living. In National Council on Disability. Toward independence: An assessment of Federal laws and programs affecting persons with disabilities -- with legislative recommendations: Appendices. (pp. 1-49) Washington, DC.

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  • Resources
  • A to Z Directory
    • National Study of Women with Physical Disabilities
      • Final Report
      • Introduction
      • Major Findings
      • Sample Description
      • Sense of Self
      • Relationships
      • Sexuality Information
      • Sexual Functioning
      • Abuse
      • Chronic Conditions
      • Gynecologic Health
      • Health Care Utilization
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      • Pregnancy
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    • Access to Healthcare
    • Action Planning
    • Aging
      • Aging and Sexuality
      • Fall Prevention
    • Arthritis
    • Autonomic Dysreflexia
    • Bladder Health
      • Neurogenic Bladder
      • Urinary Incontinence
      • Urinary Tract Infections
    • Blood Pressure (Hypertension)
    • Bowel Health
      • Constipation
      • Fecal Incontinence
      • Neurogenic Bowel
    • Breast Health
      • Breast Self-Exam
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          • GoWoman Poster Abstract
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          • Publications
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        • Limits to Clinical Guidelines
        • Measurement Issues
        • Negative Body Image
        • Overweight And Obesity Statistics
        • Overweight or Obese?
        • Physical Activity
        • Resources for Managing Your Weight
    • Heart Disease
    • Hormone Replacement Therapy
    • Hysterectomy
    • Interpersonal Violence
      • Safety Planning
      • Types of Interpersonal Violence
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      • Health Consequences
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      • Healing from Abuse and Violence
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        • Prevalence
        • Symptoms
        • Treatment
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      • What is the Definition of Pelvic Health?
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        • Third Trimester
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      • Bladder Problems
      • Bowel Problems
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      • Sexual Communication with a Partner
      • Safer Sex
      • Positioning
      • Self-Pleasuring (Masturbation)
      • Sex Surrogates
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    • Sleep Disturbance
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