Research Database: Article Details
| Citation: | Chambless, C.; McCormick, S.; Ipsen, C.; Kurth, N.; & Hall, J. (2019). Teaching self-determination to youth with disabilities: The ASPIRE model. Journal of Vocational Rehabilitation, 51 (2), 199-210. |
| Title: | Teaching self-determination to youth with disabilities: The ASPIRE model |
| Authors: | Chambless, C.; McCormick, S.; Ipsen, C.; Kurth, N.; & Hall, J. |
| Year: | 2019 |
| Journal/Publication: | Journal of Vocational Rehabilitation |
| Publisher: | IOS Press |
| DOI: | https://doi.org/10.3233/JVR-191038 |
| Full text: | https://content.iospress.com/articles/journal-of-vocational-rehabil... |
| Peer-reviewed? | Yes |
| NIDILRR-funded? | Not reported |
Structured abstract:
| Background: | As one of the PROMISE projects, ASPIRE sought to enhance education and career outcomes to reduce long-term reliance on SSI. Self-determination training was offered to transition-age youth with disabilities receiving SSI as an evidence-based intervention to improve employment and post-secondary outcomes. |
| Purpose: | To investigate the implementation of self-determination training for transition-age youth with disabilities, and provide lessons learned to inform future programs. |
| Data collection and analysis: | Researchers used grounded theory and qualitative methods to obtain data on challenges encountered and successful strategies for delivering self-determination training to youth with disabilities. Informants were case managers and trainers in a six-state demonstration. |
| Findings: | Challenges encountered included low attendance and adapting training for groups with a range of disabilities. Successful strategies included scheduling other events in conjunction with the self-determination workshops and adapting the curriculum to be more interactive and relevant to the interests of teens. Youth outcomes were enhanced by increasing self-awareness and skills for disability disclosure. |
| Conclusions: | Considering the wide variety of training content and delivery formats, self-determination training can prepare youth with disabilities for post-secondary education and employment. |
| Disabilities served: |
Multiple disabilities |
| Populations served: |
Transition-age youth (14 - 24) SSI and SSDI recipients |
| Interventions: |
Vocational rehabilitation Transition services |
| Outcomes: |
Employment acquisition Full-time employment |