ABOUT IIDC
Matthew Norris, MSW, is a Research Associate with the Center for Planning and Policy Studies at the Indiana Institute on Disability and Community. One of his roles at the Indiana Institute is project staff for ADA-Indiana, an organization that provides information and technical assistance on the Americans with Disabilities Act. ADA-Indiana is funded by the Indiana Governor's Council for People with Disabilities and Great Lakes ADA Center. The Indiana Institute serves as the fiscal agent for ADA-Indiana.
Norris holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Psychology from the Indiana University Bloomington and a Masters of Social Work for the Indiana University School of Social Work.
Before coming to the Indiana Institute, he worked at various social service organizations in the Bloomington area such as Bloomington Hospital, the Center for Behavioral Health, and Stone Belt ARC.
Education
- Indiana University-Bloomington | Bachelor of Arts, Psychology | 1997
- Indiana University School of Social Work | Masters of Social Work | 2001
Professional Experience
- Center for Behavioral Health, Bloomington, IN | Community Case Manager
- Stone Belt ARC, Bloomington, IN | Supported Living Case Worker
- Bloomington Hospital, Bloomington, IN | Psychiatric Services
Awards, Honors & Certifications
- Indiana University-Purdue University Indianapolis | Certificate of Applied Computer Science
- Indiana University-Purdue University Indianapolis | Certificate in Information Technology
- Indiana University-Purdue University Indianapolis | Certificate in Nonprofit Management
Presentations & Publications
- Indiana Disability Poll: Focus on Transportation | 2009
- Indiana Disability Poll: Focus on Voting and Civic Engagement | 2008
- Indiana Disability Poll: Focus on Health Care | 2007
- ADA Report Card for Indiana
- Collaborative Work Lab (CWLab)
Areas of Expertise
- Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)
- Social Work