Journal Article Details

Citation:
Shogren, Karrie A.; Ward, Michael J. (2018). Promoting and enhancing self-determination to improve the post-school outcomes of people with disabilities. Journal of Vocational Rehabilitation, 48 (2), 187-196.
Title:
Promoting and enhancing self-determination to improve the post-school outcomes of people with disabilities
Authors:
Shogren, Karrie A.; Ward, Michael J.
Year:
2018
Journal/Publication: 
Journal of Vocational Rehabilitation
Publisher:
IOS Press
DOI:
Full text:
Peer-reviewed?
Yes
NIDILRR-funded? 
Yes

Structured abstract:

Background:
This article re-affirms the call for attention to the development of self-determination skills and opportunities for people with disabilities. Recent data on rates of participation in postsecondary education and employment are reviewed, highlighting the ongoing disparities in post-school outcomes for people with disabilities. Next, research on the relationship between self-determination and post-school outcomes is reviewed as is research on effective strategies to promote self-determination. Implications for the field are highlighted.
Disabilities served:
Multiple disabilities
Populations served:
Transition-age youth (14 - 24)
Transition-age students (14 - 22)
Interventions:
Self-determination / self-advocacy