Perspectives of Students with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities Transitioning to Employment

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  • February 22, 2019
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  • Hatchell, Rachel Miller
    • Affiliation: School of Medicine, Department of Allied Health Sciences, Division of Occupational Science and Occupational Therapy
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  • Background: •Having students involved as an active participant in the process of transitioning to employment after high school leads to favorable work outcomes •One major attribute of successful adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD) is having a strong sense of control over their lives and decisions surrounding major events •Students who are supported in pursuing their own interests and goals experience greater job satisfaction and higher wages •Inclusion through meaningful employment benefits not only the individual with IDD, but also society as a whole through the contributions of citizens working in the community and contributing to the economy Research Question: What are the perspectives of high school students with IDD that are transitioning to employment?
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  • University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. Department of Allied Health Sciences. Division of Occupational Science and Occupational Therapy. Student Research Day (2016: Chapel Hill, NC)
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