Background
Szuhay, Joseph Alexander was born on February 28, 1925 in Cambridge, Ohio, United States. Son of David and Barbara (Orosz).
Szuhay, Joseph Alexander was born on February 28, 1925 in Cambridge, Ohio, United States. Son of David and Barbara (Orosz).
Bachelor of Science in Physical Education, University Iowa, 1953. Certified in Physical Therapy, University Iowa, 1954. Master of Science in Anatomy, University Iowa, 1956.
Doctor of Philosophy in Educational Psychology and Rehabilitation Counseling, University Iowa, 1961.
Recreation therapist Iowa Hospital for Severely Handicapped Children, Iowa City, 1952-1953. Instructor School Physical Therapy University Iowa, 1954-1961. Physical therapist Steindler Orthopedic Clinic-Mercy Hospital, 1959-1961.
Director vocational guidance adult day care program Southeastern Mental Health Center Sioux Falls College, 1961-1964, lecturer psychology, 1962-1964. Director rehabilitation counseling program University Scranton, Pennsylvania, 1964-1974, professor, chairman department human resources, 1974-1989. Retired, 1989; vocational consultant Office Hearings and Appeals-Social Security Administration, 1962-1992.
Commissioner Department of Health (now Department of Health and Human Services), 1975-1976. Educational consultant Pennsylvania Bureau Visually Handicapped, 1968-1969. Consultant clinical and counseling psychology VA Hospitals, 1971-1992.
Consultant advisory council on rehabilitation counseling Regional Research Institute University Wisconsin, 1974-1976. Rehabilitation counseling consultant Coppin State College, 1979-1981, Lincoln University, 1981-1986, University Vermont, 1982, University Maryland, Eastern Shore, 1982-1986, Rhode Island University, 1984. Member rehabilitation counseling program advisory board Pennsylvania State University, 1989-1992.
Member manpower task force Governor's Comprehensive Vocational Rehabilitation Commission, 1967-1968. Member Governor's Regional Commission on Health Care Bill, 1974.
Board directors Alcoholism and Drug Abuse Council, Northeastern Pennsylvania, 1965-1971, president, 1967-1969, chairman education committee, 1966, 69, 70. Board directors United Neighborhood Services, Lackawanna County, 1965-1970, president, 1968-1969. Board directors University Scranton representative Allied Services for Handicapped, 1967-1978, Lackawanna County chapter National Foundation, 1969-1972.
Board directors, president Treatment and Rehabilitation Center, Northeastern Pennsylvania, 1970-1975. Board directors United Rehabilitation Services, Wilkes-Barre, 1985-1992, Scranton and Lackawanna County unit Visiting Nurses Association, 1972-1974, Scranton Mental Health and Mental Retardation Association, 1971-1978, Operation Overcome, Scranton, 1985-1992, member professional advisory committee, Virginia Commonwealth University. Advisory committee Regional Continuing Education Programs, 1978-1982, Easter Seal Treatment Center, Scranton, 1979-1992.
Member advisory board Traumatic Brain Injury Project, 1988-1992. Advisory council Successful Partnership Grant Program, United Rehabilitation Superior vena cava syndrome/Scranton School Disease, 1987-1990. Second vice president Deutsch Institute Research Rehabilitation Recreation and Leisure Activities 1986-1992, treasurer Deutsch Foundation 1988-1992.
Member American Association for Counseling and Development (chairman ethics committee 1965-1970), American Psychological Association, National Rehabilitation Association, National Council Rehabilitation Education (board director region II 1969-1971, board director region III 1971-1972, 77-83, chairman legislation committee region III 1972-1983), National Council Rehabilitation Education (president 1974-1975), Pennsylvania Personnel and Guidance Association, Pennsylvania Rehabilitation Association (board director), Northeastern Pennsylvania Psychological Association, Phi Delta Kappa (treasurer University Scranton chapter 1970-1980).
Son of; married Joy Naomi Youppi, November 21, 1946. Children: Paige Melanie (deceased), Noel Joy (deceased) Brooke Jana.