Summer employment and community experiences of transition-age youth with severe disabilities

Erik W. Carter; Nicole Ditchman; Ye Sun; Audrey A. Trainor; Beth Swedeen; Laura Owens

doi:10.1177/001440291007600204

Summer employment and community experiences of transition-age youth with severe disabilities

Erik W. Carter
, Nicole Ditchman
, Ye Sun
, Audrey A. Trainor
, Beth Swedeen
, Laura Owens

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Abstract

Although early work experiences during high school represent one of the most consistent predictors of postschool employment for young adults with disabilities, little is known about how these adolescents might access these valuable transition experiences. This study examined the summer employment and community activities of 136 high school students with severe disabilities. The majority of youth was either not working (61.7%) or reported sheltered employment (11.1%). The most prominent predictors of summer employment status were holding a job during the spring semester and teacher expectations for employment. Recommendations for research and practice focus on increasing the capacity of schools, families, and communities to support the involvement of youth with severe disabilities in meaningful summer activities. © 2010 Council for Exceptional Children.

Original language	English
Pages (from-to)	194-212
Journal	Exceptional Children
Volume	76
Issue number	2
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1177/001440291007600204
Publication status	Published - 1 Jan 2010
Externally published	Yes

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SDG 4 Quality Education
SDG 8 Decent Work and Economic Growth

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High School
intellectual disabilities
school-to-work
self-determination

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