What Does the Future Hold? A Follow-Up Study of Graduates of a Residential School Program.

Oddo, Nancy S.; Sitlington, Patricia L.

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ERIC Number: EJ660938

Record Type: CIJE

Publication Date: 2002

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What Does the Future Hold? A Follow-Up Study of Graduates of a Residential School Program.

Oddo, Nancy S.; Sitlington, Patricia L.

Journal of Visual Impairment & Blindness, v96 n12 p842-51 Dec 2002

A study investigated two cohorts ((n=16) and (n=15)) of graduates (1993-99) from a state residential school for individuals with visual impairments in the areas of employment, living arrangements and finances, postsecondary education, leisure activities, and usefulness of high school experiences. More Cohort 2 participants were working full time and had pursued postsecondary education, but fewer were living independently. (Contains references.) (CR)

Descriptors: Blindness, Career Planning, Employment Patterns, Followup Studies, Independent Living, Outcomes of Education, Postsecondary Education, Recreational Activities, Residential Schools, Secondary Education, Transitional Programs, Visual Impairments

Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research

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Language: English

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