Darlene Unger

Darlene Unger is Professor of Special Education at Kent State University's School of Lifespan Development and Educational Sciences. Her expertise includes transition services for youth with disabilities and supported employment.

Education includes:

• Ph.D. in Education-Special Education and Disability Policy from Virginia Commonwealth University
• M.Ed. in Special Education-Mental Retardation from Virginia Commonwealth University
• B.S. in Business Management from Ithaca College

Research examines mobile technology for teaching, employer experiences with disabilities, and disability-employment discrimination. She has coordinated federally-funded projects improving transition to college and careers for youth with disabilities.

Awards include leadership as Past President of the Council for Exceptional Children's Division of Career Development and Transition.