Dr. Scherer is author of the books, Connecting to Learn: Educational and Assistive Technology for People with Disabilities (2004, APA Books) and Living in the State of Stuck: How Assistive Technology Impacts the Lives of People with Disabilities (Fourth Edition, 2005, Brookline Books).  She is co-author of Assistive Technology in the Workplace with Desleigh de Jonge & Sylvia Rodger (2007, Mosby).  Dr. Scherer edited the text, Assistive Technology:  Matching Device and Consumer for Successful Rehabilitation (2002, American Psychological Association Books).  She co-edited (with Jan Galvin) the book, Evaluating, Selecting, and Using Appropriate Assistive Technology (1996, Aspen Publishers). She also co-edited (with Laura Cushman), Psychological Assessment in Medical Rehabilitation (1995, American Psychological Association Books) which is Volume 1 in the APA series, "Measurement and Instrumentation in Psychology." Dr. Scherer has written widely on technology use and is on the editorial board of the journal Disability and Rehabilitation. In 2006 she assumes the role of Editor, Disability and Rehabilitation: Assistive Technology. She is a Fellow of the American Psychological Association in (a) Rehabilitation Psychology, (b) Applied Experimental and Engineering Psychology and (c) Evaluation, Measurement, and Statistics.  She is also a Fellow of the American Congress of Rehabilitation Medicine.  She is a member of the American Association of Spinal Cord Injury Psychologists and Social Workers (Program Committee Chair 2001, 2002), American Congress of Rehabilitation Medicine (Secretary, 2002-2007), RESNA (Founding Chair, ; Past Publications Committee Chair and past member of the Board of Directors), ARATA (Chair, Human Perspectives of Technology SIG, 2002-),  Division 22 (Rehabilitation Psychology) of the American Psychological Association (Chair, Assistive Technology SIG, 1998-; Treasurer, 2001-2004), and the New York Academy of Sciences.

In addition to directing the Institute for Matching Person & Technology, Dr. Scherer is Professor of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, University of Rochester Medical Center. She received Ph.D. and M.P.H. degrees from the University of Rochester and has experience as a researcher, evaluation specialist, psychotherapist, educator and trainer. Dr. Scherer is a Certified Rehabilitation Counselor (CRC) and is certified by the American Board of Medical Psychotherapists.
 

Journal Articles and Book Chapters (Since 2000 only)

Scherer, MJ & Sax, C.  (in press). Measures of assistive technology predisposition and use.  In E. Mpofu & T. Oakland (Eds.),  Assessment in Rehabilitation and Health.  Boston: Allyn & Bacon.
 
Kirsch, N.L. & Scherer, M.J. (2008). Assistive technology for cognition and behavior.  In R.G. Frank , M. Rosenthal & B. Caplan (eds.), Handbook of Rehabilitation Psychology, 2nd edition, Washington, DC: APA Books.

Scherer, M.J. & Dicowden, M.A.  (2007).  Organizing future research and intervention efforts on the impact and effects of gender differences on disability and rehabilitation: The usefulness of the International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health (ICF). Disability and Rehabilitation, 28.
 
Scherer, M., Jutai, J., Fuhrer, M., Demers, L. & DeRuyter, F.  (2007).  A framework for modelling the selection of assistive technology devices (ATDs). Disability and Rehabilitation: Assistive Technologyy, 2(1), 1-8.
 
Scherer, M.J., Sax, C. & McAnaney, D.  (2006).  Opportunity is possibility; performance is action: Measuring participation.  Disability and Rehabilitation, 28(23), 1467-1471.
 
Bodine, C. & Scherer, M.J.  (2006).  Technology for improving cognitive function. A workshop sponsored by the US Interagency Committee on Disability Research (ICDR): Reports from working groups.  Disability and Rehabilitation, 28(24), 1567-71.
 
Scherer, M.J. & Bodine, C.  (2006).  Technology for improving cognitive function: Report on a workshop sponsored by the U.S. Interagency Committee on Disability Research.  Disability and Rehabilitation: Assistive Technology, 1(4), 257-261.
 
Scherer, M.J.  (2006).  What is Assistive Technology?  SCI Psychosocial Process, 18(4), 298-300. (Selected for the 20th anniversary compliation of “best articles;” see #12).
 
Scherer, M.J.  (2006). He wore skins: Innovations and advances in assistive technology. Disability and Rehabilitation: Assistive Technology, 1(1/2), 1-2.
 
Collins, D.M.,  Fitzgerald, F.G., Sachs-Ericsson, N., Scherer, M.,  Cooper,  R.A. & Boninger, M.L.  (2006).   Psychosocial well-being and community participation of service dog partners.  Disability and Rehabilitation: Assistive Technology, 1(1/2), 41-48
 
Jans, L.H. & Scherer, M.J.  (2006).   Assistive technology training: Diverse audiences and multidisciplinary content.  Disability and Rehabilitation: Assistive Technology, 1(1/2), 69-77.

Scherer, M.J., Coombs, F.K., Merbitz, N.H. & Merbitz, C.T.  (2006).  Policy issues in evaluating and selecting assistive technology and other resources for persons with disabilities.  In K. J. Hagglund & A. W. Heinemann (Eds.), Handbook of Applied Disability and Rehabilitation Research (pp. 215-242).  New York: Springer Publishing Co.

Scherer, M.J., Sax, C., Vanbeirvliet, A. , Cushman, L.A. & Scherer, J.V.  (2005).  Predictors of assistive technology use:  The importance of personal and psychosocial factors. Disability & Rehabilitation, 27(21), 1321-1331.
 
Scherer, M.J., Hart, T., Kirsch, N. & Schulthesis, M.  (2005).  Assistive technologies for cognitive disabilities.  Critical Reviews™ in Physical and Rehabilitation Medicine, 17(3), 195-215.

Scherer, M.J., Sax, C.L. & Glueckauf, R.L.  (2005). Activities and participation:  The need o include assistive technology in rehabilitation counselor education.  Rehabilitation Education, 19(2-3), 177-190.
 
Scherer, M.J. (2005).  Assessing the benefits of using assistive technologies and other supports for thinking, remembering and learning.  Disability and Rehabilitation,  27(13): 731 – 739.

Scherer, M.J. & Glueckauf, R.  (2005).  Assessing the benefits of assistive technologies for activities and participation.  Rehabilitation Psychology, 50(2), 132-141.

Lenker, J.A., Scherer, M.J., Fuhrer, M.J., Jutai, J.W. & DeRuyter, F.  (2005).  Psychometric and administrative properties of measures used in assistive technology device outcomes research.  Assistive Technology,  17.1, 7-22.

Jutai, J.W., Fuhrer, M.J., Demers, L., Scherer, M.J. & DeRuyter, F.  (2005).  Toward a taxonomy of assistive technology device outcomes.  American Journal of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation, 84(4), 294-302.

Scherer, M.J.  (2005). Assistive technology in education for students who are hard of hearing or deaf.  In D. Edyburn, K. Higgins, & R. Boone (Eds.), Handbook of Special Education Technology Research and Practice (pp. 393-412).  Whitefish Bay, WI: Knowledge by Design.

Merbitz, C., Merbitz, N.H. & Scherer, M.J.  (2005). Assistive technology for case managers.  In F. Chan, M.J. Leahy & J.L. Saunders (Eds). Case Management for Rehabilitation Health Professionals Volume I (pp. 197-227).  Osage Beach, MO:  Aspen Professional Services.

Parette, P. & Scherer, M.J.  (2004).  Assistive technology use and stigma.  Education and Training in Developmental Disabilities, 39(3), 217-226.

Dailey, P. & Scherer, M.J.  (2004).  Mobilizing my resources.  In Alliance for Technology Access, Computer Resources for People with Disabilities (pp. 45-57).  Alameda, CA:  Hunter House Inc., Publishers.

Scherer, M.J.  (2004).  What is Assistive Technology?  SCI Psychosocial Process, 17(3), 211-213.

Scherer, M.J., Blair, K.L., Banks, M.E., Brucker, B., Corrigan, J., Wegener, S.  (2004).  Rehabilitation Psychology.  In W. E. Craighead & C.B. Nemeroff (Eds.). The Concise Corsini Encyclopedia of Psychology and Behavioral Science, Third edition (pp. 801-2).  Hoboken, NJ:  John Wiley & Sons, Inc.

Scherer, M.J., Coombs, F.K., & Merbitz, N.H.  (2004, March). Garbage in, garbage out: The importance of initial assessments in achieving successful assistive technology outcomes. American Occupational Therapy Association Technology Special Interest Section Quarterly, 14, 1-4.

Scherer, M.J. & Sax, C.L.  (2004).  Technology.  In T.F. Riggar & D.R. Maki (Eds.), The Handbook of Rehabilitation Counseling (pp. 271-288). New York: Springer Publishing Co. Series on Rehabilitation.

Parette, H.P., Huer, M.B. & Scherer, M.  (2004). Effects of Acculturation on Assistive Technology Service Delivery.  Journal of Special Education Technology, 19(2), 31-41. Also available on-line at http://jset.unlv.edu/19.2/parette/first.html

Fuhrer, M.J., Jutai, J.W., Scherer, M.J. & DeRuyter, F.  (2003).  A framework for the conceptual modelling of assistive technology device outcomes.  Disability and Rehabilitation, 25(22), 1243-1251.

Scherer, M.J. & Craddock, G.  (2002).  Matching Person & Technology (MPT) assessment process.  Technology & Disability, Special Issue: The Assessment of Assistive Technology Outcomes, Effects and Costs, 14(3), 125-131.

Scherer, M.J.  (2002).  The change in emphasis from people to person: introduction to the special issue on Assistive Technology. Disability & Rehabilitation, 24(1/2/3), 1-4.

Scherer, M.J. & Cushman, L.A.  (2002).   Determining the content for an interactive training programme and interpretive guidelines for the Assistive Technology Device Predisposition Assessment.  Disability & Rehabilitation, 24(1/2/3), 126-130.

Craddock, G. & Scherer, M.J.  (2002).  Assessing individual needs for assistive technology.  In C.L. Sax & C.A. Thoma (Eds.),  Transition Assessment:  Wise Practices for Quality Lives (pp. 87-101).  Baltimore, MD:  Paul H. Brookes Publishing Co.

Cushman, L.A. & Scherer, M.J.  (2002).  A pilot study of perceived needs of persons with new spinal cord injury.  Psychological Reports, 90, 11553-1160.

Kilgore K.L., Scherer M, Bobblitt R, Dettloff J, Dombrowski DM, Godbold N, Jatich JW, Morris R, Penko JS, Schremp ES, Cash LA.  (2001).  Neuroprosthesis consumers' forum: consumer priorities for research directions.  Journal of Rehabilitation Research and Development, 38( 6),  655-660.

Scherer, M.J. (2001).  Matching consumers with appropriate assistive technologies.  In D.A. Olson & F. DeRuyter (Eds), Clinician's Guide to Assistive Technology (pp. 3-13).   St. Louis:  Mosby.

Scherer, M.J. & Cushman, L.A.  (2001).  Measuring subjective quality of life following spinal cord injury:  A validation study of the Assistive Technology Device Predisposition Assessment.  Disability & Rehabilitation, 23(9), 387-393.

Scherer, M. & Craddock, G.  (2001, January/February).  Applying the Matching Person and Technology Evaluation Process.  Library Hi Tech News, 18(1), 40-42.
 
Scherer, M.J. & Cushman, L.A.  (2000).  Predicting satisfaction with assistive technology for a sample of adults with new spinal cord injuries.  Psychological Reports, 87, 981-987.