Dr. Michelle Bradham-Cousar, a Certified Rehabilitation Counselor (CRC). Dr. Bradham-Cousar research focuses on understanding life after diagnosis, treatment, or the onset of disability. Her work examines how individuals with chronic health conditions and disabilities navigate employment, rehabilitation, community living, and long-term participation in society. Through research in workforce development, rehabilitation services, and emerging technologies, including virtual reality and artificial intelligence, Dr. Bradham-Cosuar develops and evaluates innovative strategies that promote independence, support workforce engagement, and enhance quality of life. By identifying effective approaches to rehabilitation and community integration, the research helps ensure that individuals can access the resources and supports needed to thrive and fully participate in work and community life.
research interests
- Disabilities • Traumatic Brain Injury (Cognitive and Entrepreneurial Learning) • Rehabilitation Engineering • Artificial Intelligence (AI), Virtual Reality - Technology and STEM with Disabilities • Disaster, Crisis, and Trauma • Vocational Assessment and Careers • Individuals with Disabilities in Education • Forensic, Legal and Medical Aspects
