Research Database: Article Details
| Citation: | Ipsen, Catherine; Kurth, Noelle; McCormick, Sara; Hall, Jean; & Chambless, Cathy (2018). Exploring the PROMISE of transition services for youth with disabilities receiving SSI. Journal of Vocational Rehabilitation, 0 1-14. |
| Title: | Exploring the PROMISE of transition services for youth with disabilities receiving SSI |
| Authors: | Ipsen, Catherine; Kurth, Noelle; McCormick, Sara; Hall, Jean; & Chambless, Cathy |
| Year: | 2018 |
| Journal/Publication: | Journal of Vocational Rehabilitation |
| Publisher: | IOS Press |
| DOI: | https://doi.org/10.3233/JVR-180991 |
| Full text: | https://content.iospress.com/articles/journal-of-vocational-rehabil... | PDF |
| Peer-reviewed? | Yes |
| NIDILRR-funded? | No |
Structured abstract:
| Background: | Transition-aged youth with disabilities lag behind same-aged peers without disabilities in education and employment outcomes, contributing to economic disparities across the lifespan. |
| Purpose: | To address these disparities, federal partners jointly funded the PROMISE Initiative, which includes six demonstration research projects targeting youth with disabilities receiving Supplemental Security Income (SSI). |
| Data collection and analysis: | This paper reports preliminary data (n?=?1,429) from one of these projects called ASPIRE. Youth receiving SSI aged 14–16 were randomly assigned to a control or intervention condition. Intervention activities included ongoing case management and training opportunities in self-determination, financial literacy, transition planning, and benefits counseling. |
| Findings: | Study participant data from enrollment, 12-months, and 24-months post-enrollment showed significantly better outcomes for intervention youth compared to control youth in terms of parent encouragement about having a job (p?=?0.008), youth expectations of working (p?=?0.001), and participation in employment activities (p?=?0.009). These factors are associated with improved long-term economic outcomes. |
| Conclusions: | Findings suggest that providing case management and self-determination services to youth on SSI might result in improved long-term outcomes. |
| Disabilities served: |
Multiple disabilities |
| Populations served: |
Transition-age youth (14 - 24) High school dropouts / functionally illiterate persons SSI and SSDI recipients Youth in foster care |
| Interventions: |
Transition services |
| Outcomes: |
Employment acquisition Return to work Full-time employment Part-time employment |