ERIC Number: EJ1452365
Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 2024-Dec
Pages: 8
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ISSN: ISSN-8756-8705
EISSN: EISSN-2168-8605
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Reverse Career Fairs in Rural Areas for Postsecondary Transitions for Students with Disabilities
Rural Special Education Quarterly, v43 n4 p217-224 2024
For students with disabilities in rural locations, there can be unique barriers related to postsecondary transition. Reverse Career Fairs (RCFs), wherein employers take the role of attendees and students with disabilities focus on showcasing their skills and talents, are one way to provide U.S. students with experiences that support evidence-based predictors of post-school outcomes. An option for navigating these barriers is described through a framework used to foster postsecondary transitions for students with disabilities in rural settings through the implementation of RCFs. RCFs provide inclusive postsecondary opportunities by restructuring traditional approaches to career exploration and promoting meaningful connections between students with disabilities and prospective employers. A framework identifying key role groups and phases in facilitating an RCF and pilot results of one Special Education Regional Technical Assistance Center are provided.
Descriptors: Exhibits, Careers, Rural Areas, Students with Disabilities, Individualized Transition Plans, Student Empowerment, Student Role, Inclusion, Employers, Career Choice, Student Developed Materials, Student Participation, Job Applicants, Employment Interviews, Program Implementation, Accessibility (for Disabled), Transportation, Cultural Influences, Post High School Guidance
SAGE Publications and Hammill Institute on Disabilities. 2455 Teller Road, Thousand Oaks, CA 91320. Tel: 800-818-7243; Tel: 805-499-9774; Fax: 800-583-2665; e-mail: journals@sagepub.com; Web site: https://sagepub-com.bibliotheek.ehb.be
Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Descriptive
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Language: English
Sponsor: Office of Special Education Programs (OSEP) (ED/OSERS)
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Identifiers - Location: Kentucky
Grant or Contract Numbers: H325D210042
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