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11-The Benefits of Work Based Learning for Students with Disabilities

Center:

SD-Center for Disabilities, UCEDD/LEND

Fiscal Year:

2025

Contact Information:

Pat Herman
[email protected]
605-357-1577

Product Description:

Did you know that paid work experience for high school students with disabilities is the single most powerful predictor of positive adult outcomes and satisfaction? Work-based learning (WBL) experiences are educational opportunities that help students connect their school learning to real-world work. We'll discuss how WBL benefits not only students, but the school and community as a whole.

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Conference presentations and posters presented

Target Audience:

Consumers/Families, Professionals, Policymakers

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To Obtain Copies (URL or Email):

[email protected]

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1100 Wayne Avenue, Suite 1000 Silver Spring, MD 20910

Mailing address:
PO Box 8787
Silver Spring, MD 20907-8787