ERIC Number: EJ1438406
Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 2024-Aug
Pages: 17
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ISSN: ISSN-1934-9491
EISSN: EISSN-1934-9556
Virtual Community Conversations as Catalysts for Improving Transitions for Youth with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities
Benjamin C. Schwartzman; Michele A. Schutz; Erik W. Carter
Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities, v62 n4 p306-322 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 comprehensive solutions that are tailored to a local community's unique needs and available resources so that local youth with IDD may achieve their desired outcomes. This article presents "virtual community conversations" as a promising approach for bringing together local communities to tackle barriers to good outcomes for residents with IDD. Attendees were able to effectively generate innovative recommendations for addressing issues in their local communities. We offer recommendations for enhancing and extending implementation of this approach.
Descriptors: Intellectual Disability, Developmental Disabilities, Virtual Classrooms, Community Programs, Community Involvement, Post High School Guidance, Accessibility (for Disabled), Transitional Programs, Community Based Instruction (Disabilities), Students with Disabilities, Interpersonal Communication, Discussion Groups
American Association on Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities. P.O. Box 1897, Lawrence, KS 66044-1897. Tel: 785-843-1235; Fax: 785-843-1274; e-mail: AJMR@allenpress.com; Web site: https://meridian.allenpress.com/aaidd
Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Evaluative
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Language: English
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