ERIC Number: EJ1083846
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Publication Date: 2015
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Employment Support Services for Students with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities Attending Postsecondary Education Programs
Petcu, Stefania D.; Chezan, Laura C.; Van Horn, M. Lee
Journal of Postsecondary Education and Disability, v28 n3 p359-374 Fall 2015
Our purpose in this study is to offer a more comprehensive understanding of how students with intellectual and developmental disabilities attending postsecondary education programs are prepared for competitive employment. Data collected through a national survey indicate that the vocational-related support services offered frequently by postsecondary education programs are: career or vocational counseling, person-centered planning, career or vocational assessment, career exploration, volunteering, internships or co-ops, natural supports, instruction on transitioning to paid employment and between paid jobs, and self-advocacy. The number of students receiving work-based experiences was larger in programs affiliated with a four-year institution. No differences exist in the provision of work-based experiences, workplace supports, and connections with adult agencies based on location. We discuss implications for practice and future research.
Descriptors: Intellectual Disability, Developmental Disabilities, Postsecondary Education, Career Readiness, National Surveys, Vocational Education, Career Counseling, Internship Programs, Job Training, Transitional Programs, Volunteers, Self Advocacy, Work Experience Programs, Supported Employment, Administrator Surveys, Geographic Location
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Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research
Education Level: Postsecondary Education
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Language: English
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