Authored Books

Rimmerman, A. (2013). Social Inclusion of People with Disabilities: National and International Perspectives. Cambridge: Cambridge University Press. 

The book has been translated to Arabic by King Saud University, Saud Arabia and published in January 2017.

Rimmerman, A. (2015). Family Policy and Disability. Cambridge: Cambridge University Press.

Rimmerman, A. (2017).  Disability Rights and Community Living. Cambridge: Cambridge University Press

Rimmerman, A. (2020). Aging Veterans with Disabilities: A Cross-National Study of Policies and Challenges.  Oxfordshire: Routledge.

 

 

Authored Monographs and Text books

Rimmerman, A. (2014).  e-Study Guide for Social Inclusion of People with Disabilities: National and International Perspectives. Kindle eBook by Cram101 Textbook Reviews.

Rimmerman, A. (1989). The Psychosocial Rehabilitation of Persons with Chronic Mental Illness: The NYPCC Study (12-Month Report). New York: New York Psychotherapy Publishing. 

Rimmerman, A. (1990). The Psychosocial Rehabilitation of Persons with Chronic Mental Illness: The NYPCC Study (24-Month Report). New York: New York Psychotherapy Publishing 

Rimmerman, A. (1991). Introduction to Rehabilitation Theory. Prague: Charles University (text book based on serial lectures)

Weiner, N.A., Choo, H. & Flemke, K. & Rimmerman, A (2003). Pennsylvania Weed and Seed (PAWS): Evaluating the Lancaster and York Initiatives. Philadelphia: University of Pennsylvania.

 

 

Edited Books  

Rimmerman, A., Meir, I., & Stanger, V. (1986). Dictionary of terms on developmental disabilities. Tel Aviv: Cherikover Publishing. (Hebrew).

Rimmerman, A., Reiter, S., & Hovav, M. (1986). Developmental disability and mental retardation. Tel Aviv: Cherikover Publishing.  (Hebrew).

Duvdevany, I., Hovav, M., Ramot, A., & Rimmerman, A. (Eds.). (1997). Parents and  persons with developmental disabilities. Jerusalem: Magness Press. (Hebrew).

Rimmerman, A., Hovav, M., Duvdevany, I., & Ramot, A. (Eds.). (1997).  The developmental disabilities and mental retardation in Israel: Needs and responses. Jerusalem: Magness Press. (Hebrew).

Articles in Refereed Journals

Anziano, G. & Rimmerman, A. (1981). Economic for social decisions: Applications for cost –benefit analysis in social programs. Atlantic Economic Journal, 8, 36-46. Q3, IF=0.68

Rimmerman, A. (1982). Research on prevention of juvenile delinquency: Findings and future trends. Mifgash (Hebrew), 2, 7-16.  

Rimmerman, A. (1983). Early intervention with disabled children and their parents: Is it an effective treatment strategy? Society & Welfare (Hebrew), 5(1), 39-45.  

Rimmerman, A. (1984). Motives for suicide attempts among youths. Mifgash (Hebrew), 4, 7-24.  

Rimmerman, A., Portowicz, D. J., & Erlich, N. (1985). An analysis of factors pertaining to burnout among paraprofessional rehabilitation workers in Israel. International Journal of Rehabilitation Research, 8(4), 455-458. Q1, IF=1.259

Rimmerman, A. (1985). Impairment, disability and handicap: Dilemmas and conceptual clarification. New Directions in Special Education and Rehabilitation, 1(2), 29-39.

Rimmerman, A., Portowicz, D. J., & Duvdevani, I. (1985). Foster care for the mentally retarded: Characteristics of foster parents and children in Israel and in the United States. New Directions in Special Education and Rehabilitation, 1(1), 40-63.

 Portowicz, D. J., & Rimmerman, A. (1985). Parental reaction to the birth of a disabled child. Society & Welfare (Hebrew), 6(2-3), 176-185   

Buijk, C., Portowicz, D., Rimmerman, A., & Landesman, R. (1986) Kurzdarstellungen von Forschungsarbeiten Courtes descriptions de recherches. International Journal of Rehabilitation Research, 9, 1986.Q1, IF=1.259

Rimmerman, A. (1986). Impairment, disability and handicap: Dilemmas and conceptual clarification.  Special Education and Rehabilitation, 1, 25-32.

Portowicz, D. J., Rimmerman, A., Landesman, R., & Tal, C. (1986). The effects of participation in the academic course for paraprofessional rehabilitation workers on terminal and instrumental values. International Journal of Rehabilitation Research, 9(1), 56-60.  Q1, IF=1.259

Rimmerman, A. (1987). Reducing public cost through placement demonstration. New Directions in Special Education and Rehabilitation, 2(1), 1-4.

Rimmerman, A., & Portowicz, D. J. (1987). Analysis of resources and stress among parents of developmentally disabled children. International Journal of Rehabilitation Research, 10(4), 439-445. Q1, IF=1.259

Rimmerman, A. (1988). Burnout among beginning rehabilitation workers in Israel: The relationship to social support, supervision and job satisfaction. Rehabilitation Counseling Bulletin,  22(3), 243-247. Q2, IF=0.774

Rimmerman, A. (1989). The provision of respite care for children with developmental disability: Changes in maternal coping and stress over time. Mental Retardation, 27(2), 99-103. Q1, IF=2.561

Rimmerman, A., Krammer, R., Levy, J. M., & Levy, P. H. (1989). Who benefits the most from respite care? International Journal of Rehabilitation Research, 12(1), 41-47.  Q1, IF=1.259

Rimmerman, A. (1990). Mothers of children with severe mental retardation: Maternal pessimism as related to locus of control and perceived social support. International Journal of Rehabilitation Research, 13(4), 134-140. Q1, IF=1.259

Rimmerman, A., Zeger, J., Levy, J. M., & Levy, P. H. (1990). The use of videotapes in parent group education sessions. International Journal of Rehabilitation Research, 13(2), 171-174. Q1, IF=1.259

Rimmerman, A. (1990). Sources of stress and social support among elderly mothers of mentally retarded adults. Journal of Social Work and Policy in Israel, 3, 19-28.  

Rimmerman, A. (1990). The rehabilitation of people suffering from chronic psychoses: The N.Y.P.C.C. study. Revista De Psiquiatria De La Facutad De Medicina De Barcelona, January 1990.

Rimmerman, A & Blum, V. (1991). Locus of control and work personality among disabled workers. Social Security, 37, 129-138 (Hebrew).

Finn, H., Schnee, J., Klein, I., & Rimmerman, A. (1991). The rehabilitation of people suffering from chronic psychoses: The NYPCC study. PSIQUIATRIA (Special Edition), 30-33.  Q1 IF=2.27

Rimmerman, A. (1991). Parents of adolescents with severe mental retardation: Resources, stress and the application for out-of-home placement. Australia and New Zealand Journal of Developmental Disabilities, 17, 45-53.  Q2, IF=1.25

Levy, J. M., Jones-Jessop, D., Rimmerman, A., & Levy, P. H. (1991). Employment of persons with severe disabilities in large businesses in the United States. International Journal of Rehabilitation Research, 14, 323-332.  Q1, IF=1.259

Rimmerman, A. & Hofer, D. (1991). Professional attitudes and recommendations to parents of infants with Down syndrome. International Journal of Rehabilitation Research, 14, 145-154. Q1, IF=1.259

Rimmerman, A. (1991). Parents of adolescents with severe intellectual disabilities in Israel: Resources, stress and the decision to apply for out-of-home placement. Journal of Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities, 17, 321-329. Q2, IF=1.25

Rimmerman, A. & Finn, H. (1991). Token reinforcement in the psychosocial rehabilitation of individuals suffering from chronic mental illness: Is it effective over time? International Journal of Rehabilitation Research, 14, 123-130.  Q1, IF=1.259

Rimmerman, A. (1991). Parents of children and adolescents with severe mental retardation: Factors related to the consideration of out-of-home placement. Society & Welfare (Hebrew), 11, 109-116 .

Botuck, S., Levy. J. M., Kramer, M., Levy, P. H., & Rimmerman, A. (1992). A one-year follow-up of urban young adults with mental retardation in supported employment. International Journal of Rehabilitation Research, 15, 103-114.  Q1, IF=1.259

Rimmerman, A., & Stanger, V. (1992). Locus of control and the utilization of social support among mothers of young children with physical disabilities. International Journal of Rehabilitation Research, 15, 39-47. Q1, IF=1.259

Rimmerman, A., Finn, H., Schnee, J., & Klein, I. (1992). The rehabilitation of persons with chronic mental illness in adult homes: The NYPCC study. Psychosocial Rehabilitation Journal, 15, 55-66. Q2, IF=1.037.

Levy, J. M., Jones-Jessop, D., Rimmerman, A., & Levy, P. H. (1992) Attitudes of Fortune 500 corporate executives toward the employability of persons with severe disabilities: A national study. Mental Retardation, 30, 67-76.  Q1, IF=2.561

Botuck, S., Levy, J. M., Rimmerman, A., Murphy, B. S., Levy, P. H., & Kramer, M. E. (1993). Urban young adults with mental retardation: Job training, job placement and job retention. Career Development for Exceptional Individuals (CDEI), 16, 213-224.  Q2, IF=1.14

Levy, J. M., Jones-Jessop, D., Rimmerman, A., Francin, F., & Levy, P. H. (1993). Determinants of attitudes of New York state employers towards the employment of persons with severe handicaps. Journal of Rehabilitation, January/February/March, 49-54. Q1, IF=1.681

Levy, J. M., Jones-Jessop, D., Rimmerman, A., & Levy, J. M. (1993). Attitudes of executives in Fortune 500 corporations toward the employability of persons with severe disabilities: Industrial and Service corporations. Journal of Applied Rehabilitation Counseling, 24, 19-31. Q2, IF=0.622

Raif, R., & Rimmerman, A. (1993). Parental attitudes to out-of-home placement of young children with developmental disabilities. International Journal of Rehabilitation Research, 16, 97-105.  Q1, IF=1.259

Levy, J.M., Murphy, B.S., Levy, P.H., Kramer, Rimmerman, A., & Botuck, S. (1993). Monitoring process and employment outcomes over time: The YAI employment project. Journal of Developmental and Physical Disabilities, 5, 167-179.  Q3, IF=0.692

Rimmerman, A., Schnee, J., & Klein, I. (1993). Individuals with psychiatric disabilities: Monitoring changes over time. International Journal of Rehabilitation Research, 16, 55-58. Q1, IF=1.259

Rimmerman, A  (1993) review of Y. Burns, Y., & P. Gunn (1993). Down syndrome: Moving through life. London: Chapman & Hall. International Journal of Rehabilitation Research, 17(2), 278-279. Q1, IF=1.259

Rimmerman, A. (1993) review of S. Deshen, S. (1993). Blind people. New York: NYU Publication. Society & Welfare (Hebrew), 14, 88 .

Rimmerman, A. (1994). Review of Bouras, N. (1994). Mental health in mental retardation: Recent advances and practices. Cambridge University Press. Social Work in Health Care, 23, 105-107. Q3, IF=0.945

Rimmerman, A., Schnee, J., & Klein, J. (1993). Individuals with psychiatric disabilities in adult homes: monitoring changes over time. International Journal of Rehabilitation Research. 16, 55-58.  Q1, IF=1.259

Rimmerman, A. (1994). Out-of-home placement among families of children with developmental disability: Research perspective. Society & Welfare (Hebrew), 14(3-4), 329-342.

Rimmerman, A. (1994). Supported employment for individuals with developmental and psychiatric disabilities in the United States: Research and policy perspectives. Social Security (Hebrew), 42, 118-128.

Levy, J. M., Botuck, S., Levy, P. H., Kramer, M. E., Murphy, B. S., & Rimmerman, A. (1994). Differences in job placements between men and women with mental retardation. Disability and Rehabilitation, 16(2) 53-57.  Q1, IF=1.804.

Duvdevany, I., Rimmerman, A. & Portowicz, D. (1995). Knowledge about and attitudes toward persons with developmental disabilities among Israeli social work students. International Journal of Rehabilitation Research, 18(4), 362-367.  Q1, IF=1.259

Rimmerman, A., Botuck, S., & Levy, J.M. (1995). Job placement for individuals with psychiatric disabilities in supported employment. Psychiatric Rehabilitation Journal, 19(2), 37-43. Q1, IF=1.532

Rimmerman, A., & Schwartz, C. (1995). Evaluation research in community residence for individuals with mental retardation. Social Security (Hebrew), 44, 96-107.

Rimmerman, A., & Keren, N. (1995). Letting Go: Parental attitudes toward out-of-home placements for their adult children with psychiatric disabilities. Psychosocial Rehabilitation Journal , 19(2), 3-8. Q1, IF=1.532

Rimmerman, A., Schnee, J., & Klein, I. (1995). Geriatric patients with schizophrenia in adult homes: Personal stability and individual and social functioning over time. Psychiatric Rehabilitation Journal, 19(1), 43-46.  Q1, IF=1.532

Rimmerman, A. (1995). Readiness for community residence: The AKIM-Jerusalem demonstration project. International Journal of Rehabilitation Research, 18, 86-90. Q1, IF=1.259

Levy, J. M., & Jessop, D., Rimmerman, A., & Levy, P. H. (1995). Employer attitudes toward persons with disabilities in the United States: A comparison of national and New York State data. International Journal of Rehabilitation Research, 18, 103-114. Q1, IF=1.259  

Rimmerman, A., & Duvdevany, I. (1995). Coping resources and self-esteem among integrated and non-integrated mothers of preschoolers with developmental disabilities. British Journal of Developmental Disabilities, 41, 42-47.  Q3, IF=0.536

Rimmerman, A., Levy, J. M., Levy, P. H., & Botuck, S. (1995). Predicting the likelihood of job-placement: A short time perspective. Journal of Rehabilitation, 61(1), 50-54.  Q1, IF=1.681

Rimmerman, A. (1996). Review of Gary Rosenberg & Andrew Weissman book 'Social work ambulatory care: New implications for health and social services.' The Haworth Press, 1994. Social Work in Health Care, 23(4), 99-101. Q3, IF=0.945

Duvdevany, I., Rimmerman, A., & Portowicz, D. (1996). Knowledge about and attitudes toward persons with developmental disabilities: An assessment of Israeli social work students. International Journal of Rehabilitation Research, 18, 362-367. Q1, IF=1.259

Rimmerman, A., Botuck, S., & Levy, J.M. & Royce, J. (1996) Job placement of urban youth with developmental disabilities. Research and implications. Journal of Rehabilitation 62(1), 56-64. Q2, IF=0.808

Rimmerman, A., & Duvdevany, I. (1996). Parents of children and adolescents with severe mental retardation: Stress, family resources, normalization and their application for out-of-home placement. Research in Developmental Disabilities, 17(6), 487-494. Q1, IF=2.133

Botuck, S., Levy, J. M., & Rimmerman, A. (1996). Gender-related differences in placement rates of young adults with mental retardation and severe learning disabilities. International Journal of Rehabilitation Research, 19, 259-263.  Q1, IF=1.259

Rimmerman, A. & Duvdevany, I. (1996). Foster parents for persons with mental retardation: Motivation, role perception and the perception of the foster person. International Social Work, 39(3), 269-278.  Q3, IF=0.64

Duvdevany, I., & Rimmerman, A. (1996). Individuals with work-related disabilities: Locus of control, attitudes toward work and cooperation with the rehabilitation worker. Journal of Applied Rehabilitation Counseling, 27, 1-6. Q2, IF=0.622

Levy, J. M., Rimmerman, A., Botuck, S., Freeman, S., Ardito, M., & Levy, P. H. (1996). The support network of mothers of younger and adult children with mental retardation and developmental disabilities, 42(1), 24-31. Q2, IF=0.622

Rimmerman, A., & Yanai, M. (1997). Corporate employers' attitudes toward the employability of persons with mental retardation. Social Security (Hebrew), 49, 52-64.  

Rimmerman, A., & Sheffi, B., (1998). Knowledge, attitudes and practice with AIDS patients of social workers in general hospitals. Society & Welfare (Hebrew), 18, 419-435.   

Duvdevany, I., & Rimmerman, A. (1998). Out-of-home placement of children with severe intellectual disabilities in Israel: Research and implications. International Journal of Rehabilitation Research, 21, 1-4.  Q1, IF=1.259.

Levy, J.M., Botuck, S., & Rimmerman, A. (1998) Post-placement outcomes in competitive employment: How do urban young adults with developmental disabilities fare over time? Journal of Rehabilitation, 65, 42-47.  Q2, IF=.88

Rimmerman, A. (1998). Factors relating to attitudes of Israeli corporate executives toward the employability of persons with intellectual disability. Journal of Intellectual & Developmental Disability, 23, 245-254. Q1, IF=1.041

Rimmerman, A., Treves, G., & Duvdevany, I. (1999) Psychological distress and well-being of mothers of adults with psychiatric disability: The effects of stay-in day treatment, social support network and maternal involvement. Psychiatric Rehabilitation Journal, 22, 263-269. Q1, IF=1.532

Rimmerman, A., & Schwartz, C. & Li-or, N. (2000). Persons with disability in kibbutzim in Israel: A National study. Social Security (Hebrew), 57, 167-182.

Rimmerman, A., Hozmi, B., & Duvdevany, I. (2000). Contact and attitudes toward persons with disabilities among students tutoring children with developmental disabilities. Journal of Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities, 25(1), 13-18. Q1, IF=1.041

Rimmerman, A., & Raif, R. (2001). Involvement with and role perception toward adult siblings with and without mental retardation. Journal of Rehabilitation, 67(2), 11-16.  Q1, IF=1.681

Rimmerman, A., & Muraver, M. (2001)) Experiencing undesired daily life events, instrumental functioning, social support and well-being of Israeli elderly women: Comparison between caregivers/non-caregivers for adult children with mental retardation. Journal of Women & Aging, 13, 57-69.  Q2, IF=1.04.

Rimmerman, A., & Stanger, V. (2001). Parental stress, marital satisfaction and responsiveness of children: A comparison between mothers of children with and without inborn impairment. International Journal Rehabilitation Research. 24, 317-321. Q1, IF=1.259

Rimmerman, A., & Muraver, M. (2001). Undesired life events, life satisfaction and well-being of aging mothers to adult children with mental retardation living at home or out-of-home. Journal of Intellectual & Developmental Disabilities, 26, 195-204.    Q1, IF=1.041

Rimmerman, A., & Sharan, H. (2001). The transition of Israeli men to fatherhood: A comparison between new fathers of pre-term/full-term infants. Child & Family Social Work, 6, 261-268. Q1, IF=0.90

Rimmerman, A., & Muraver, M. (2001). Well-being of aging mothers of intellectually disabled adult children: Brief research.  Learning Disability Bulletin, 123, 1-5.  Q1 IF=1.494

Rimmerman, A., & Sheffi, B. (2002). Israeli Hospital social workers’ attitudes towards and experience with AIDS. Illness, Crisis & Loss, 10 (3), 255-269.  

Rimmerman, A. & Morgenstein, H. (2003). Quality of life of people (ages 20-50) with visual impairment employed in extended employment programs in Israel.  Journal of Visual Impairment & Blindness, 97, 551-561. Q2, IF=1.25

Rimmerman, A., Shabat, S., & Winstok, Z. (2003). Parental attitudes toward offspring’s return home after hospitalization.  International Journal of Rehabilitation Research, 26, 61-67. Q1, IF=259

Rimmerman, A., Cozin-Disgney, L., Grifel, A.(2003)   Applying for “General Disability” benefits among members with disabilities in the changing kibbutz. Journal of Disability Policy Studies, 14, 148-153. Q1, IF=1.191

Rimmerman, A. & Katz, S. (2003). Intention to Apply or Accept an Alternative Job among Participants of Extended Employment Programs. International Journal of Rehabilitation  Research. 26, 323-328. Q1, IF=1.259.

Rimmerman, A., Turkel, L. (2003). Perception of child’s development, child-related stress and dyadic adjustment: Analysis of married couples of young children with developmental disabilities. Journal of Intellectual & Developmental Disabilities, 28 (2), 188-195. Q1, IF=1.041

Rimmerman, A., Katz, S., & Winstok, Z. (2004). The quality of life of single adults with severe disabilities participating in sheltered employment programs in Northern Israel. Journal of Rehabilitation 70 (2), 47-52.  Q1, IF=1.681

Rimmerman, A., & Katz, S.  (2004). Sheltered employment policies toward people with severe disabilities: Comparison among Israel and other countries.  Social Security, 65, 111-135.

Rimmerman, A & Herr, S.S. (2004). A. The power of the powerless: A study of the 2000’s disability strike in Israel.  Journal of Disability Policy Studies, 15(1), 12-18. Q1, IF=1.191

Sharan, H. & Rimmerman, A. (2005). Adjustment and involvement of fathers of termed/pre-termed infants. Society & Welfare (Hebrew), 25, 381-394.

Rimmerman, A. & Araten, T. (2005). Disability rights and their implementation in Israel-trends and future directions. Social Security (Hebrew), 69, 11-31.

Avrami, S, & Rimmerman, A.  (2005). Voting intentions of Israeli legislators regarding proposed disability and social welfare laws. Journal of Comparative Policy Studies, 7, 221-232.  Q2, IF=1.01

Rimmerman, A., Araten, T., Avrami, S., & Azaiza, F. (2005). Israel's Equal Rights for Persons with Disabilities Law: Current status and future directions. Disability Studies Quarterly, 25 (part two).

Rimmerman, A., Yurkevetz, O.,  Birger, M & Araten, T. (2005). Quality of Life of Men and Women with Borderline Intelligence and Attention Deficit Disorders Living in Community Residences: A Comparative Study.   Journal of Attention Disorders, 9, 435-443. Q1 IF=3.378.

Avrami, S. & Rimmerman, A.  (2005) The Equal rights of persons with disabilities law-does it reflect equal rights? Social Security (Hebrew), 68, 51-69.

Schreuer, N., Rimmerman, A., & Sachs, D. (2006) Adjustment to severe disability: constructing and examining a cognitive and occupational performance model. International Journal of Rehabilitation Research, 29, 201-207. Q1, IF=1.259

Azaiza, F., Rimmerman, A., Araten, T & Naon, D. (2006).  Consideration of out-of-home placement among Israeli Jewish and Arab parents of children with disabilities. International Journal of Rehabilitation Research, 29, 113-116. Q1, IF=1.259

Enosh, G., Rimmerman, A., Hozmi, B., & Araten-Bergman, T. (2007). Israeli  parents' involvement with their adult children with intellectual disabilities after placement in institutional care: a national study. International Journal of Rehabilitation Research, 30, 351-356. Q1, IF=1.259

Levy, J.M., Botuck, S., & Rimmerman, A. (2007). Examining outpatient health care utilization among adults with severe or profound intellectual disabilities living in an urban setting: a brief snap shot.  Journal of Social Work Disabilities and Rehabilitation, 6 (3):33-45.  Q2, IF=0.92

Rimmerman, A, Yurkevich, O., Birger, M., Azaiza, F., & Elyashar, S. (2007). Quality of life of Israeli adults with borderline intelligence quotient and attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder. International Journal of Rehabilitation Research. 30, 55-60. Q1, IF=1.259.

Rimmerman, A., & Tal-Katz, P. (2007). Israel and US Policy toward People Injured in Acts of Terror. Social Security (Hebrew), 73. 41-68.

Rimmerman, A. & Araten-Bergman, T. (2009).  Employment and Social Participation among Israelis with Disabilities. Journal of Social Work Disability and Rehabilitation. 8, 132-145 Q1, IF=1.681

Araten-Bergman, T., & Rimmerman, A. (2009) Social participation of people with/without disabilities in Israel. Social Security (Hebrew), 79, 49-83.

Roth. D., & Rimmerman. A. (2009) What Do Middle Class Mothers Want? Perceptions of their Children with Special Needs prior and after Participation in Motor and Sport Programs. International Journal of Rehabilitation Research, 32, 356-359.  Q1, IF=1.259

Sohler, N., Lubetkin, E., Levy, J.M., & Rimmerman, A. (2009). Factors associated with obesity and coronary heart disease in people with intellectual disabilities. Social Work in Health Care, 30, 76-89.  Q3, IF=0.945

Rimmerman, A. & Araten-Bergman, T. (2010). Victims of hostile acts in Israel and the United States: Comparative policy review. Journal of Comparative Policy Analysis. 12, 251-274. Q2, IF=1.01.

Parish, S.L., Grinstein-Weiss, M., Hun Yeo Y., Rose, R.A., & Rimmerman, A.  (2010). Assets and income: Disability-based disparities in the US.  Social Work Research, 34, 71-82.  Q1, IF=1.1591

Rimmerman, A. & Avrami, S. (2010). Israel’s Equal Rights for Persons with Disabilities Law: Legal base, process and impact. International Journal of Disability, Community & Rehabilitation. 8,  no. 3. http://www.ijdcr.ca

Soffer, M., Rimmerman, A., Blanck, P., & Hill, E. (2010). A. Images of disability in the Israeli media after the passage of the equal rights for persons with disabilities law.   Disability and Society, 25, 687-699. Q1, IF=1.19

Hernandez, B., Chen, B., Araten-Bergman, T., Levy, J., Kramer, M., & Rimmerman, A. (2011). Workers with disabilities: Exploring the hiring intentions of non-profit  and for-profit employers. Employee Responsibilities and Rights Journal, 24, 237-249.  Q3, IF=0.76.

Tal-Katz, P., Araten-Bergman, T., & Rimmerman, A. (2011). Israeli policy toward veterans with disabilities: A snapshot and insights of the proposed reform. Journal of Social Work Disability and Rehabilitation , 10, 232-246. Q1, IF=1.681

Soffer, M., Tal-Katz, P., & Rimmerman, A. (2011). Sub Minimum Wage for Persons with Severe Disabilities: Comparative Perspectives. Journal of Comparative Policy Analysis, 13, 265-286.  Q2, IF=1.01

Azaiza, F., Rimmerman, A., Croitoru, T& Naon, D. (2011). Participation in leisure activities by Arab adults with intellectual disabilities living in the community. International Journal of Social Welfare, 20, 97-103.  Q2, IF=1.18

Soffer, M. & Rimmerman, A. (2012). Representations of ADA employment-related issues in the Wall Street Journal (1990-2008):  A feasibility Study. International Journal of Rehabilitation Research, 35, 184-186.  Q1, IF=1.259

Rimmerman, A. & Chen, A (2012). Predicting supportive behavior of parents and siblings to a family member with intellectual disability living in institutional care. Journal of Social Work Disability and Rehabilitation, 11, 3, 143-165. Q1, IF=1.681

 Araten-Bergman, T., Mashraki, H., & Rimmerman, A.  (2012). Arab mothers’                        involvement with their offspring with severe intellectual disabilities after placement in institutional care. Journal of Social Work Disability and Rehabilitation, 11, 258-67.  Q1, IF=1.681

Azaiza, F., Rimmerman, A., Croitoru, T& Naon, D. (2012), Participation in Leisure Activities of Jewish and Arab Adults with Intellectual Disabilities Living in the Community. Journal of Leisure Research, 44, 379-391.  Q2, IF=1.24.

Rimmerman, A., & Chen, A. (2013). Applicability of the theory of planned behavior in predicting supportive behaviors by parents and adult siblings of immediate relatives with intellectual disability. International Journal of Rehabilitation Research, 35, 330-338.  Q1, IF=1.259

Soffer, M., & Rimmerman, A. (2013). Comparative approach to revising sub-minimum wage assessment policy: The case of Israel. Journal of Comparative Policy Analysis, 15, 122-140.  Q1, IF=1.191

Rimmerman, A., Araten-Bergman, T., Hernandez, B & Chen, B. (2013).  Israeli employers' hiring intentions for recruiting employees   with disabilities: How are they compared with US employers?  Journal of Social Work Disability and Rehabilitation 12, 176-193. Q1, IF=1.681

Gilad, D., & Rimmerman, A. (2014). The mission and development processes of the disability movement in Israel and the United States: A comparison, Journal of Disability Policy Studies, 24, 227-237.  Q1, IF=1.191

Rimmerman, A, Soffer, M, David, D., Dagan, T., Rothler, R & Mishaly, L.  (2015). Mapping the terrain of disability legislation: The case of Israel. Society & Disability. 30, 46-58. Q1, IF=1.19

Sulimani-Aidan, Y & Rimmerman, A. (2015). Beyond medical diagnosis: Factors contributing to life satisfaction of women with epilepsy In Israel.  Epilepsy & Behavior, 45, 110-117. Q1, IF=2.631.

Gur, A., Soffer, M., & Rimmerman, A. (2016). Challenging behavior among institutionalized adults with intellectual disability in Israel: A comparison  of measurements and definitions.  International Journal of Developmental Disabilities 62(2) http://dx.doi.org/10.1179/2047387715Y.0000000007

 Soffer, M.., Koreh, M., & Rimmerman, A. (2017). Politics of geographic exclusion: Deinstititionalization, hegemony and persons with Intellectual Disabilities in Israel. Disability & Society, 32, 1180-1198. Q1 IF=1.19

Gur, A., & Rimmerman, A. (2017). Online activity, offline sociability, and life satisfaction among Israelis with and without disabilities. Cyberpsychology, Behavior and Social Networking, 20, 695-701. Q1, IF=2.57

Rimmerman, A., Gur, A., Muraver, M., & Yurkevich, O. (2018). Personal and social life of Israeli aging mothers to adult children with intellectual disabilities: differences related to family status and living arrangement. International Journal of Developmental Disabilities, 64, 81-85. http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/20473869.2016.1243080

Nir, H. L., & Rimmerman, A. (2018). Evaluation of Web content accessibility in an Israeli institution of higher education. Universal Access in the Information Society, 17(3), 663-673. Q2, IF=1.219.

Gur, A., Yurkevich, O., & Rimmerman, A. (2019). Subjective well-being of Israeli men and women with borderline intellectual functioning and ADHD.  ADHD Attention Disorders and Hyperactivity Disorders (Forthcoming). Q1, IF=1.88.

Pinto, O., Strawczynski, M., & Rimmerman, A. (2020). Exploring the right to work among persons with disabilities: The role of labor-oriented values. Work (Forthcoming). Q2 IF=1.009

Gur, A., Hijazi,A., & Rimmerman, A. (2020) Caregiving for offspring with intellectual disabilities in Israeli Jewish and Arab households: Financial and psychological differences. Research in Developmental Disabilities, 96 (Forthcoming). https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ridd.2019.103544. Q1, IF= 1.872.

Pinto, O., Beenstock, M., & Rimmerman, A.  (2020). Transition into adulthood with ASD: A longitudinal population cohort study of social outcome.  Journal of Comparative Policy Studies. (Forthcoming).

Amsalem, G., Gur, A., & Rimmerman, A. (2020). Parents and families responding to the transition of their offspring with Intellectual Disabilities to adulthood. Research in Developmental Disabilities, 96 (Forthcoming). Q1, IF=1.872.

 

 

 

Chapters in Scientific Books, Published Research Reports and Conferences

Rimmerman, A. (1978). Early intervention with infants with developmental disorder and their parents. In ILSMH Book (pp. 344-350). Vienna

Rimmerman, A., & Portowicz, D. J. (1982). Research survey of foster families of mentally retarded in Israel. Ministry of Labor and Welfare.

Rimmerman, A. (1986). Advocacy for the developmentally disabled: A conceptual base. In A. Rimmerman et al. (Eds.), Developmental disability and mental retardation (pp. 49-56). (Hebrew)

Rimmerman, A., & Portowicz, D. J. (1986). Parental reaction to the birth of a disabled child. In A. Rimmerman et al. (Eds.), Developmental disabilities and mental retardation (pp. 87-96). (Hebrew).

Rimmerman, A. (1986). Early intervention with developmental delayed infants and their parents: Is it an effective strategy? In A. Rimmerman et al. (Eds.), Developmental disabilities and mental retardation (pp. 111-119). (Hebrew).

Katz, S., Kravetz, S., & Rimmerman, A. (1987). A school for parents   with developmental disabilities. Department of Psychology, Bar Ilan University, Israel, 65 pages.

Rimmerman, A., & Bloom, V. (1989). Locus of control and attitudes toward work among disabled workers. National Social Security, Jerusalem (Hebrew), 43 pages.

Rimmerman, A. (1994). Resources, stress and self-esteem among mothers of integrated versus non-integrated handicapped pre-schoolers. In J. M, Levy, P. H. Levy., & B. Nivin (Eds.), Strengthening families. New York: Y.A.I. Pub. 

Rimmerman, A. Cross cultural images of mental retardation in Israel. American Association on Mental Retardation, Chicago 1989.

Rimmerman, A. (1996). Letting go: parental attitudes toward out-of-home placement of their adult children with psychiatric disability and children with mental retardation. In Research Advances in Later Life Caregiving of Adults With Disabilities, Chicago, University of Illinois.

Rimmerman, A. (1996). Supporting individuals with developmental disabilities in three countries Israel, US and Germany. Humboldt University.

Rimmerman, A.  (1996). Parental attitudes toward out-of-home placement of their adult children with psychiatric disabilities and severe mental retardation. Invitational Roundtable: Advances in Later Life Family Caregiving of Adults with Disabilities, University of Chicago

Rimmerman, A., & Schwartz, C. (1997). Evaluation and assessment in community residential programs for persons with developmental disabilities. In A. Rimmerman, M. Hovav, I. Duvdevany, & A Ramot (Eds.), Developmental disabilities in Israel: Needs and responses (pp. 216-230). Jerusalem: Magness

Rimmerman, A. (1997). Supported employment for persons with developmental disabilities in the United States: Research and policy. In A. Rimmerman, M. Hovav, I. Duvdevany, & A. Ramot (Eds.), Developmental disabilities in Israel: Needs and responses (pp. 205-215). Jerusalem: Magness.

Rimmerman, A. (1997). Out-of-home placement of children with developmental disabilities: A review of research findings and their implications to practice. In I. Duvdevany, M. Hovav, A. Rimmerman, & A Ramot (Eds.), Parenthood and developmental disabilities in Israel (pp. 83-95). Jerusalem: Magness.

Rimmerman, A. (1998). Social work rehabilitation in Israel: From generic social work toward specialization. In F. Lowenberg (Ed.), Fifty years of social work education in Israel (pp. 196-206). Jerusalem: Magness Press.

Rimmerman, A. (1998). Unterstützung und hilfen für Kinder und Erwachsene mit Entwicklungsstörungen und Behinderungen, und deren Familien; Berichte aus Israel, den USA und Deutschland. Giessen: Deutsch-Israelitischer Reha-Verlag, 

Rimmerman, A. & Duvdevany, A. (1998). Individuals with work-related disabilities: Locus of Control, attitudes toward work and cooperation with the rehabilitation counselor (251-262). In E. H.Yates & J. F. Burton, Jr. (Eds.), International examinations of medical-legal aspects of work injuries. MD Scarecrow Press

Rimmerman, A. (1999). Models of Intervention in the area of Developmental Disabilities toward the Millenium. 2nd International Conference on Down Syndrome, Jerusalem.

Rimmerman, A. (1999). Employers attitudes toward the employability of persons with severe mental retardation: A comparison between US and Israeli corporate employers. 121 AAMR Conference . New Orleans

Rimmerman, A., & Schwartz, C. (1999). Disabled people in Kibbutzim: A national survey.

          Kibbutzim Rehabilitation Center, Hetzeliya.

Rimmerman, A. (2001). Disability Rights: International Perspective. University of Maryland Law School. Baltimore.

Rimmerman, A., & Schwartz, C. (1999). Disabled Persons in Kibbutzim. National Insurance Institute, Jerusalem (Hebrew), 32 pages

Rimmerman, A., Haveman, M., Vernooij, M., &Tsobanoglou, G.O (2002). Employment of people with disabilities, vocational mobility and social participation in Israel, Germany, Nederland and Greece. EU Publication.

Rimmerman, A. (2003). Alternatives to institutions and family support. In S.S. Herr., L.O. Gostin & H.H. Koh (Eds.), The human rights of persons with intellectual disabilities: Different but equal (415-428). Oxford: Oxford University Press.

Stenger, V., & Rimmerman, A. (2006). Parental coping with their child illness and disability and implication on social workers in hospitals. In M. Hovav & P. Gitelman (eds). From segregation to inclusion-people with disabilities in the community. Jerusalem. Carmel Pub. (187-208).

Hozmi, B., & Rimmerman, A. (2006). Parental involvement after placing the offspring with intellectual disabilities in institutions. In M. Hovav & P. Gitelman (eds). From segregation to inclusion-people with disabilities in the community. . Jerusalem. Carmel Pub. (209-246).

Rimmerman, A. & Araten-Bergman, T. (2006). Participation Gaps between Individuals with and without Disabilities in Israel. Israeli Knesset, Jerusalem

Rimmerman, A., Araten-Bergman, T., & Griffel, A. (2006). Social participation of Israelis with/without disabilities, National Insurance Institute, Jerusalem,

Rimmerman, A., & Araten-Bergman, T. (2007). Social participation among people with work-related disabilities. University of Haifa.

Rimmerman, A., & Tal-Katz, P. (2005). Israel and US Policy toward People Injured in Acts of Terror: Comparative Policy Analysis, National Insurance Institute, Jerusalem.

Rimmerman, A., Avrami, S., & Ararten, T. (2007). The Social Policy toward Persons with Disabilities: from Social Welfare to Disability Rights legislation. In U. Aviram., Gal, J., & Katan, Y. (ed). The Making of Social Policy in Israel: Trends and Issues. Taub Center for Social Policy Studies in Israel (287-308).

Rimmerman, A. (2008) Who are the unrecognized people with disabilities? Patterns of  their civic and social participation. University of Haifa.

Rimmerman, A. (2011). The status of people with disabilities as a reflection of social perspectives held in Israel and other nations. The Israel Democracy Institute.

Rimmerman, A. (2011). Changes and Advancements in Israel's Policy toward People with Intellectual Disabilities and the Role of Beit Issie Shapiro. In N. Stuchiner., I, Sykes., & S. Bachar (Eds). Night as Day will Lit: 30 Years of Beith Issie Shapiro Social Initiations.  Givataim: Rotem Publishing (149-154).

Rimmerman, A., Avrami, S., & Araten-Bergman, T. (2011).The Israeli policy toward people with Disabilities: Historical review, current status and future direction. In B. Hozmi (Eds.). From Integration to opportunity. Tel Aviv: Rosemarin Pub

Rimmerman, A. (2011) The changes and progresses in social policy toward people      with developmental disabilities in Israel. In N. Stuchiner., Israel Sykes., & Sharon, Bachar (eds.), From Darkness the Dawn. Rotem Publishers (253-260)

Rimmerman, A., Dagan, Z , Soffer, M., Roitler, R., & Mishali, L. (2011). Employment, Welfare and Taxation of People with Disabilities in Israel. National Insurance Institute, Jerusalem.

Blanck, P., Haveman, M., Levy, J., Quinn, J., & Rimmerman, A. (2011). Integrated Community Living for People with Intellectual Disabilities (ID) in Israel. The  International Committee of Experts. Jerusalem: Ministry of Social Affairs and Social Services.

Rimmerman, A., Avrami, S., Araten, T. (2011). Policy towards Persons      with Disabilities in Israel: Future Challenges. In M. Hovav & B.      Hozmi (Eds.). From Inclusion towards Full Participation. Givataim: Rotem Publishing (107-120).

Rimmerman, A., Dagan, Z., Soffer, M., Roitler, R., & Mishai, L. (2011). Employment, Welfare and Taxation of People with Disabilities in Israel. University of Haifa/ Bar Ilan University publication.

Rimmerman, A. (2011). Disability surveys in Israel and Western countries.  Israel Central Bureau of Statistics 

Rimmerman, A., Eidelman, S., Schreuer, N & Araten-Bergman, T. (2012). Social participation of Israelis with/without disabilities, National Insurance Institute.

Rimmerman, A. (2013).  Participation in Israeli workforce and society. The Ministry of Industry, Commerce and Labor, Jerusalem. 

Rimmerman, A. (2014). Reaching the limits of the welfare state: High quality services for elderly people with intellectual disability in periods of limited financial resources. Technical University of Dortmund.

Rimmerman, A. (2014). The UN Convention of Rights of Persons with Disabilities and the Family. The UN Convention for the Rights of Persons with Disabilities, University of Haifa.

Rimmerman, A. (2015). Preface. In Meir Hovav., Ilana, Duvdevany.,  & Klara, Feldman (2014).  From Exclusion to Inclusion. Givataim:  Rotem Publishing.

Rimmerman, A., Hernandez, B. Chen, B., and Araten-Bergman, T. (2015), The theory of planned behavior and employers' hiring of workers with disabilities in Israel and the US. University of Haifa and Baruch College, New York.

Rimmerman, A. (2015). Preface.  In M. Hovav, I, Duvdevany.,  and K. Feldman (Eds).. From Exclusion to inclusion: Rotem Publishers.

Rimmerman, A., & Soffer, M. (2016). The making of disability policy in Israel:  Ad-hoc advisory experts panels. In G. Menahem & A. Zehavi (Eds.). Policy Analysis in Israel. University of Bristol: Policy Press. (forthcoming)

Rimmerman., A. (2017). Disability and the family. In Peter Blanck, Eilionóir Flynn & Gerard Quinn (Eds.) A Research Companion to Disability Law. Ashgate Publishing UK (in press).

Gur, A., Soffer, M. & Rimmerman, A. (2016). The transition of people with intellectual disabilities from institutions to community-based programs. University of Haifa. 

Gur, A., Soffer, M., Grinstein-Weiss, M, & Rimmerman, A., (2017). Households of families of children with Intellectual Disabilities: Literature review. Jerusalem: Intellectual Disability Division, Ministry of Social Affairs and Social Services. (Hebrew)

Rimmerman, A., Soffer, M., & Gur, A. (2018). Family rights of parents caring for children with disabilities in light of the United Nations Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities. In Malcolm Langford & Michael A. Stein (Eds.) Disability social rights, Oxford University Press (Forthcoming).

Rimmerman, A., & Gur, A., & Fiala-Butura, J. (2018).  Commentary on Article 19 of the UNCRPD-Living independently and Included in the Community. In Llias Bantekas & Dimitris Anastasiou (Eds.). UN Disabilities Convention Commentary. Oxford University Press (Forthcoming).

Mishirqi, H., & Rimmerman, A. (2020). Risk assessment and criminal responsibility of sex offenders with Intellectual Disabilities. In M. Shchori-Biton, Y. Abbulafia & L. Zvi (eds.) Sexual Offenders: Current Legislation, Compliance and Evaluation and Intervention. Carmel Publishers.

 

 

Expert Witness Testimony 

Arie Rimmerman. The right to practice as social worker for persons with hearing impairment (Testimony to Regional Labor Court Haifa- case 1103/2001).

 

Arie Rimmerman The of persons with disabilities to live in the community: National and international evidence (Testimony to Supreme Court- case 3304/2007).

 

Arie Rimmerman. In support of shared parenthood (Testimony to Rishon Lezion Family Court- case 28951/2009).