Research Assistant Professor
Frances Payne Bolton School of Nursing
Teaching Information
Teaching Interests
- Diabetes self-management education
- Inclusion of persons with disabilities in research
- Visual and hearing disabilities
Research Information
Research Interests
- Self-management for people with diabetes and visual or hearing impairment
- Health needs of persons with disabilities
- Inclusion of persons with disabilities in research
Research Projects
- "Nonvisual Foot Examination for People with Diabetes and Visual Impairment," 1R21NR12513-01A1 (Williams, PI) 7/15/11-7/14/13, NIH/NINR. Role: Principle Investigator
- Administrative Supplement: Center of Excellence to Build the Science of Self-Management: A Systems Approach, Core Consolidation for Behavioral Science Measurement Lab, P30NR010676 - 04S1 (Moore, PI) 9/29/10-9/28/11, NIH/NINR. Role: Co-Investigator
- "Nonvisual Foot Inspection for People with Visual Impairment," International Diabetes Federation (IDF) Grant, 8/30/2010 - 8/29/2012. Role: Principle Investigator
- "Full Inclusion of Persons with Disabilities in Self-Management Research," 3P30NR010676-03S1 (Moore, PI) 9/18/09-8/31/11, NIH/NINR. Role: Co-Investigator
- "Audio Instruction for the Use of Insulin Pens by Blind People," Sigma Theta Tau International/AADE Foundation Research Award, 1/09-12/09. Role: Principle Investigator
- "Use of Insulin by Blind People: A Feasibility Study," 2008, supported by the National Federation of the Blind
Training Projects
- "Multiple Morbidities in Vulnerable Populations: Nurse Scientist Training," T32-NR009761 (Moore, PI), 5/18/06-4/30/11. Role: Post-Doctoral Fellow 1/08-3/10
Publications
- Williams, A. S. (2016). "Requirements for Accessibility for Persons with Visual Impairment." In: Needle-based Injection Systems for Medical Use. Requirements and test methods. International Standards Organization.
Education
BA, Psychology
Case Western Reserve University
BSN, Nursing
Case Western Reserve University
MSN, Nursing
Case Western Reserve University
PhD, Psychology
Case Western Reserve University