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Anthony, LaShonda R. – ProQuest LLC, 2013
The experiences of Seventh-day Adventist students at secular universities was examined. Seven women and two men attending universities in Michigan and New York were interviewed. The researcher employed a heuristically guided phenomenological method to get rich descriptions of the participants' experiences in the secular university setting.…
Descriptors: Higher Education, Christianity, College Students, Student Experience
Steffes, Laurie A. – ProQuest LLC, 2010
The Individuals with Disabilities Educational Act requires all students with learning disabilities (LD) be given accommodations in general education classes to help balance their educational opportunities. In secondary public schools, the primary educators of students with LD are general education teachers; as such they are responsible for…
Descriptors: Educational Planning, General Education, Learning Disabilities, Social Change
Karabin, Beverly Lynn – ProQuest LLC, 2010
This study described the factors that contribute to engagement patterns of college students with the hidden health-related disability of orthostatic intolerance. Specifically, it used a qualitative methodology and collective-case study design to explore the categories of campus physical, institutional, academic and social engagement from a student…
Descriptors: College Students, Student Development, Participant Observation, Self Advocacy
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Shelly, Bryan – Journal of Political Science Education, 2011
This article presents evidence designed to expand scholarly knowledge of how high school co-curricular activities generate the positive effects previous scholarship has found. Studies of empowerment across various fields identify a sense of autonomy, self-belief, self-expression, the ability to work together with diverse others, and a critical…
Descriptors: Extracurricular Activities, Student Government, High School Students, Personality Traits
McFadden, Erica Skogebo; Daugherty, David B.; Lee, Sang Eun; Fisher, Kim W.; Hack, Anthony – Morrison Institute for Public Policy, 2015
There is a federal movement to improve student outcomes targeting some of these predictors in several recently launched initiatives, but where does Arizona stand? What are we currently doing to move the needle, and what do we still need to do? This report prepared for the Arizona Developmental Disabilities Planning Council has two objectives: (1)…
Descriptors: Outcomes of Education, Disabilities, Middle School Students, High School Students
Walker, Quiteya Dawn – ProQuest LLC, 2010
Although much has been written about the relationship between career maturity and career decision self-efficacy of college students, the literature review provided no studies that investigated the relationship between career maturity, career decision self-efficacy, and self-advocacy; therefore the purpose of this study was to explore the…
Descriptors: Careers, College Students, Vocational Maturity, Student Attitudes
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Black, Jenn – Intervention in School and Clinic, 2010
Transition services for secondary students with disabilities are defined by the Individuals with Disabilities Education Improvement Act (IDEA) as a coordinated set of activities contained in a results-oriented process to improve educational and functional outcomes. The most popular strategy used to prepare secondary students with high-incidence…
Descriptors: Portfolios (Background Materials), Individualized Education Programs, Ownership, Disabilities
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Sebag, Ronen – TEACHING Exceptional Children, 2010
Implementing a behavior management model that focuses on student self-determination and self-advocacy can improve students' understanding of themselves and their strengths and weaknesses as well as support their ability to formulate strategies and goals for behavior improvement. Such a model promotes student buy-in and provides the student with…
Descriptors: Learning Disabilities, Self Advocacy, Behavior Modification, Secondary School Students
Bollman, Jessica R.; Davis, Paula K. – Journal of Applied Behavior Analysis, 2009
This study examined the effectiveness of behavioral skills training in teaching 2 adult women with mild intellectual disabilities to report inappropriate staff-to-resident interactions. The reporting skill included making a self-advocacy response, walking away, and reporting the interaction. Participants' performance was measured during baseline,…
Descriptors: Females, Mild Mental Retardation, Self Advocacy, Caregiver Attitudes
Elzarka, Sammy – ProQuest LLC, 2012
The significance of integrating technology use in higher education instruction is undeniable. The benefits include those related to access to instruction by underserved populations, adequately preparing students for future careers, capitalizing on best instructional practices, developing higher order thinking activities, and engaging students…
Descriptors: Higher Education, Technology Uses in Education, Educational Technology, Technology Integration
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Cheney, Douglas – Intervention in School and Clinic, 2012
Students with emotional and behavioral disabilities (EBD) have had difficulties in achieving educational, vocational, and community outcomes that would lead to personal success and satisfaction. Some of these outcomes relate to how special education transition programs integrate effective approaches to support success with these students. In this…
Descriptors: Transitional Programs, Individualized Instruction, Individualized Education Programs, Individualized Programs
Meglemre, Jennifer Susan – ProQuest LLC, 2010
Students with learning disabilities are entering postsecondary education in larger numbers, yet many lacks the self-advocacy skills needed to access services available to them. Explicit instruction in self-advocacy must begin in time for students to practice these skills before leaving high school. Currently, too many students with learning…
Descriptors: Individualized Education Programs, Learning Disabilities, Self Advocacy, Grade 8
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Hollomotz, Andrea – British Journal of Learning Disabilities, 2009
Many residential group settings for people with learning difficulties do not provide individuals with the private space in which they can explore their sexual relationships in a safe and dignified manner. Lack of agreed private spaces seriously infringes the individual's human rights. Many people with learning difficulties who lack privacy have no…
Descriptors: Mental Retardation, Self Advocacy, Sexuality, Residential Care
Lawson, Holly Michelle – ProQuest LLC, 2010
The purpose of this study was to examine factors that relate to successful adult outcomes for 28 individuals with visual impairment ages 23-30. The primary dependent variable was current employment. Independent living and completion of postsecondary educational program were secondary, related outcome measures. A secondary goal of this research was…
Descriptors: Visual Impairments, Adults, Employment, Independent Living
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Cawthon, Stephanie W.; Cole, Emma V. – Journal of Postsecondary Education and Disability, 2010
Students with Learning Disabilities (SLD) face unique challenges when entering postsecondary education after high school. A successful navigation of postsecondary context requires knowledge of one's own disability and needs as well as access to what resources may be available at the institution. The purpose of this study was to gather SLD…
Descriptors: Undergraduate Students, High Schools, Learning Disabilities, Self Advocacy
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