Dr. Kenneth W. Reagles received a Ph.D. from the University of Wisconsin-Madison in Rehabilitation Psychology in 1969 with majors in statistics and research, including specialization in the economics of vocational rehabilitation. He previously had earned a Master of Science degree (San Diego State University; Counseling and Guidance, 1966) and a Bachelor of Science degree (University of Wisconsin-LaCrosse, Chemistry and Physical Education, 1962).
Dr. Reagles from 1975 to 1996 was Professor and past Chairman, Department of Rehabilitation Services at Syracuse University. He is presently Professor Emeritus of Rehabilitation Counseling at Syracuse University. He was from 1980 to 1996 co-owner (with Ronald Dougherty, MD) and Administrative Director of Pelion, Inc., a private, outpatient diagnostic and treatment facility in Syracuse which offers treatment and rehabilitation services to a variety of patient populations. Finally, since 1969 he has been the owner and president of K.W. Reagles & Associates, L.L.C., wherein he provides expert vocational (life-care planning), rehabilitation, economic, and related consultation services to attorneys and their clients, consultation, and training.
Memberships to professional organizations include: International Association of Rehabilitation Professionals, National Association Forensic Economics, American Counseling Association, American Rehabilitation Counseling Association, National Council on Rehabilitation Education, National Rehabilitation Association, National Rehabilitation Counseling Association, and the New York Chapter of ARCA, NRCA, NRA, IARP, and ACA. He has served as national president of both the American Rehabilitation Counseling Association and of the National Council on Rehabilitation Education, and in such capacities has testified before committees of the U.S. Congress. Dr. Reagles has also been the recipient on three occasions of ARCA’s distinguished researcher award, has received a citation from the President of Israel, and numerous other commendations.
Dr. Reagles has had numerous publications, including four books, 18 monographs, 15 book chapters, and reports from 1969 - present; more than 50 accepted and/or published articles from 1970 - present, largely dealing with rehabilitation psychology, economic, and vocational issues of the disabled; and has had eight tests and psychometric scales published. Dr. Reagles also has been a presenter on more than 150 occasions at various professional conventions from 1968 to the present. His service to the community and profession include a variety of appointments at Syracuse University since 1975 and previously at the University of Wisconsin. Dr. Reagles has engaged in various consultant activities since 1969 including international consultations on behalf of the U.S. Government to Israel, Egypt, Yugoslavia, England, and the Virgin Islands.
