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Wei, Yan; Hovey, Katrina A.; Gerzel-Short, Lydia; Miller, Rhonda D.; Kelly, Jerae; Hsiao, Yun-Ju – Journal of the American Academy of Special Education Professionals, 2022
Self-determination is considered critical in motivation and the development of student learning. However, students with disabilities often struggle to develop self-determination skills, particularly those from culturally and linguistically diverse (CLD) backgrounds. Understanding the relationships between cultural values and self-determination in…
Descriptors: Self Determination, Students with Disabilities, Cultural Differences, Language Usage
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Rice, Mary F.; Dunn, Michael – TEACHING Exceptional Children, 2020
Children with disabilities from diverse backgrounds sometimes face additional challenges with psychomotor skills (e.g., handwriting, typing), but many are linked to of lack positive experiences generating and organizing ideas (McBride, 2015). Some children do not feel they have ideas at all, and others do not think their ideas will be appreciated…
Descriptors: Inclusion, Students with Disabilities, Psychomotor Skills, Writing Instruction
Marone, Frank J. – 1992
This paper discusses the concept of individualized, supported living arrangements for individuals with severe disabilities. The supported living arrangements are intended to enable people with disabilities to live in the community in a manner of their choice that most closely approximates the experience of people without disabilities, with support…
Descriptors: Attendants, Independent Living, Individualized Programs, Males
Baggett, David – 1993
This paper describes the use of the Individual Career Plan (ICP) with students having disabilities at the University of Massachusetts (UMASS) at Amherst. The ICP is a career development tool that encourages self-determination. First, a summary of the barriers to career achievement for students with disabilities in higher education is presented.…
Descriptors: Career Exploration, Career Planning, College Students, Disabilities
Clasemann, Audrey; And Others – 1992
This report presents findings of a Minnesota study group which reviewed the costs and structures under which developmental disabilities services are provided. The group conducted a series of town meetings throughout the state and concluded with a toll-free call-in day. Six themes emerged from the meetings: (1) "We have a lot to be proud of…
Descriptors: Agency Cooperation, Attitudes, Community Programs, Delivery Systems
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Martin, James E.; Marshall, Laura Huber – Intervention in School and Clinic, 1995
This article discusses a model transition program and curriculum, ChoiceMaker, which focuses on helping secondary students with disabilities learn those self-determination skills characteristic of successful individuals. The curriculum is organized around 37 self-determination concepts grouped into 7 areas. Student participation in the…
Descriptors: Curriculum Development, Demonstration Programs, Disabilities, Goal Orientation