ERIC Number: EJ1193077
Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 2018-Nov
Pages: 11
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ISSN: ISSN-2165-1434
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In-School Predictors of Postschool Employment for Youth Who Are Deaf-Blind
Cmar, Jennifer L.; McDonnall, Michele C.; Markoski, Kasey M.
Career Development and Transition for Exceptional Individuals, v41 n4 p223-233 Nov 2018
Youth with deaf-blindness have difficulty transitioning to adulthood and experience poor employment outcomes, yet research on this population is limited. To identify predictors of postschool employment outcomes for transition-age youth who are deaf-blind, we conducted multiple logistic regression analyses using data from Waves 1 through 5 of the National Longitudinal Transition Study--2. Significant predictors of postschool employment were paid high school work experiences and parent expectations. Significant predictors of continuous employment were number of additional disabilities, vocational education services, and parent expectations. Implications for practice include educating parents about employment options early in youths' lives, encouraging youth to obtain early work experiences, and ensuring that youth have access to vocational education services.
Descriptors: Deaf Blind, Predictor Variables, Employment Level, Work Experience, High School Students, Parent Attitudes, Expectation, Disabilities, Vocational Education, Student Experience, Daily Living Skills, Computer Use, Communication Skills, High School Graduates, Parent Participation
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Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research
Education Level: High Schools
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Language: English
Sponsor: National Institute on Disability, Independent Living, and Rehabilitation Research (NIDILRR) (DHHS/ACL)
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Identifiers - Assessments and Surveys: National Longitudinal Transition Study of Special Education Students
Grant or Contract Numbers: 90RT50400100
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