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Loveall, Susan J.; Channell, Marie Moore; Burke, Meghan M.; Rodgers, Derek B. – American Journal on Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities, 2022
There is limited available research on the post-high school outcomes of young adults with Down syndrome (DS). The purpose of this study, therefore, was to characterize employment, community-based living, and community engagement outcomes and their correlates among young adults with DS who recently transitioned out of high school. Caregivers (n =…
Descriptors: Down Syndrome, Employment Level, Place of Residence, Community Programs
Ashley G. Proctor – ProQuest LLC, 2023
The purpose of this qualitative case study aimed to explore parents' perceptions of the post-secondary transition experiences of individuals with intellectual disabilities at one postsecondary community program. Schlossberg's (1984) Transition Theory and the 4 S system consisting of situation, self, supports, and strategies was used as a lens for…
Descriptors: Parent Attitudes, Intellectual Disability, Community Programs, Postsecondary Education
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Benjamin C. Schwartzman; Michele A. Schutz; Erik W. Carter – Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities, 2024
Youth with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD) aspire to participate in a variety of activities after high school, such as attaining paid employment, enrolling in postsecondary education, being involved in their communities, living independently, and building friendships. However, complex and longstanding transition barriers require…
Descriptors: Intellectual Disability, Developmental Disabilities, Virtual Classrooms, Community Programs
Rita O'Sullivan – Online Submission, 2023
Assets for a Healthy Adolescence - Experiential Outdoor Service Learning (AHA-EOSL) Program, provided by Rocky Mountain Youth Corps-CO (RMYC), engaged 165 youth during summer 2021 in Youth Crews (ages 14-18) who worked together in 8-10 member for two or five weeks while performing meaningful conservation and service projects. RMYC focused on…
Descriptors: Adolescents, Service Learning, Conservation Education, Daily Living Skills
Rita O'Sullivan – Online Submission, 2023
Assets for a Healthy Adolescence - Experiential Outdoor Service Learning (AHA-EOSL) Program, provided by Rocky Mountain Youth Corps-CO (RMYC), engaged 165 youth during summer 2021 in Youth Crews (ages 14-18) who worked together in 8-10 member crews for two or five weeks and performed meaningful conservation and service projects. RMYC focused on…
Descriptors: Adolescents, Service Learning, Conservation Education, Daily Living Skills
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Ochoa, Theresa A.; Maki Weller, Nicole; Fordham, Tyeisha T. – Intervention in School and Clinic, 2023
The Second Chance Act and the Individuals with Disabilities Education Improvement Act encourage juvenile justice personnel to collaborate with not-for-profit organizations, employers, and community schools to provide incarcerated girls with disabilities transition support to reenter their community after incarceration. The "Career and College…
Descriptors: Educational Legislation, Federal Legislation, Students with Disabilities, Equal Education
Rita O'Sullivan; Gretchen Van de Carr; Lauren VandenHurk – Online Submission, 2022
Assets for a Healthy Adolescence - Experiential Prevention (AHA-EOSL) Program, provided by Rocky Mountain Youth Corps-CO (RMYC), engaged 165 youth during summer 2021 in Community Youth Crews (ages 14-15) or Regional Youth Crews (ages 16-18). Participants in both programs lived, camped (24/7), and worked together in 8-10 member crews for two or…
Descriptors: Prevention, Adolescents, Grouping (Instructional Purposes), Intergroup Education
Human Development Institute, 2022
This manual was designed primarily for use by people with disabilities. The hope is that it is also useful for families, as well as service coordinators and providers who directly assist families and individuals with disabilities. The focus of this manual is to provide easy-to-read information about available resources, and to provide immediate…
Descriptors: Developmental Disabilities, Disabilities, Children, Health Services