Individuals' attitudes impact the decisions they make in life. These attitudes are often formed early and are maintained by individuals throughout their lives. Attitudes toward individuals with...Read more
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An article about a young man's dream and his fight to live in the dorms at the University he was attending, written by his mother. This article reviews his journey and the lessons learned....Read more
Increasing numbers of students with disabilities are pursuing post-secondary education. Many campuses are not yet equipped to meet the unique and diverse needs of students with disabilities. This...Read more
This study examined the vocational outcomes achieved by 9,432 transition-age (17-26 years old) supported employees with intellectual disability served by state-federal vocational rehabilitation...Read more
This document provides guidelines for performing a situational assessment, a valuable tool for assisting a person with a disability to make choices about the types of jobs and work environments...Read more
This Institute for Community Inclusion Institute Brief describes quality employment practices for individuals with autism spectrum disorders (ASD). The brief discusses considerations for placement...Read more
Postsecondary education (PSE) programs allow for college students with intellectual disability to experience a higher level of autonomy in choice making, which they may not have experienced in...Read more
This study evaluates the impact of a college-based dormitory program on transitioning youth with intellectual disabilities. A qualitative study, with interviews at pre and post, was conducted to...Read more
Students with intellectual disability (ID) are increasingly attending postsecondary education institutions and acquiring work experiences while completing their studies. One of the main...Read more