ERIC Number: EJ1042996
Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 2012-Dec
Pages: 20
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Serving Clientele with Disabilities: An Assessment of Texas FCS Agents' Needs for Implementing Inclusive Programs
Peterson, Rick L.; Grenwelge, Cheryl; Benz, Michael R.; Zhang, Dalun; Resch, J. Aaron; Mireles, Gerardo; Mahadevan, Lakshmi
Journal of Extension, v50 n6 Article 6FEA7 Dec 2012
This article reports on a qualitative study to assess Texas Family Consumer Science (FCS) Extension professionals' experiences working with individuals with disabilities and their perceived skills in promoting and delivering inclusive educational programming for this audience. Study results indicate that overall Extension educators viewed inclusive programming for individuals with disabilities as favorable but also reported a number of barriers to successfully implement inclusive programs. Educators' most pressing needs included: professional development in the area of disability, inclusive educational strategies and support funds for necessary accommodations. Implications for promoting and delivering inclusive educational programming for communities are addressed.
Descriptors: Extension Education, Disabilities, Qualitative Research, Inclusion, Extension Agents, Attitudes toward Disabilities, Barriers, Faculty Development, Educational Methods, Financial Support, Academic Accommodations (Disabilities), Family Life Education, Consumer Science, Educational Resources, Focus Groups, Statistical Analysis, Content Analysis, Coding, Experience
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Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research
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Language: English
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Identifiers - Location: Texas
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