Daniel Crimmins

Daniel Crimmins, PhD, serves as Professor and former Director of the Center for Leadership in Disability at Georgia State University's School of Public Health in Atlanta. His work focuses on ensuring equal access to evidence-based supports for individuals with disabilities through research, policy advocacy, and practical intervention tools.

• B.A., M.A., Ph.D. in Psychology from Binghamton University (1975-1984)
• Clinical Psychology Internship, University of Mississippi Medical Center
• Robert Wood Johnson Health Policy Fellow (2002-2003)

His research spans functional behavior assessment, positive behavior support, and inclusive education, with specific projects including the Motivation Assessment Scale, BBQuIPS system, and statewide expansion of inclusive postsecondary education programs. Recent publications examine family integration in care planning, parent education disparities, and early developmental screening.

Scientific contributions include:

• Motivation Assessment Scale development
• Positive Strategies framework for behavioral interventions
• Brief Behavior Questionnaire (BBQuIPS) system

As director of Georgia State's Center for Leadership in Disability, he advocates for person-centered supports, inclusive practices, and elimination of restrictive procedures, working with schools, families, and policy organizations to improve quality of life for individuals with disabilities.