Young Women with Disabilities Take Charge: A Gender Equitable model for Expanding Job Options Through Self-Directed Employment
Project Description:
The purpose of the project is to develop and evaluate a gender equitable self-directed education to employment model to enable young women with disabilities to direct their own education and transition paths and gain skills, experience, and support in nontraditional vocational areas and to achieve competitive employment outcomes in their chosen careers. Based upon feedback from the girls and teachers, an on-line curriculum was developed to offer young women an eight-step, sequential process that systematically progresses through intended employment or postsecondary outcomes. The curriculum is currently being field-tested in 21 schools. A middle school version focusing on transitioning to high school is being pilot-tested. The curriculum is accessed through the university blackboard system. The final product will be made available to a larger audience through a web-based design. Camp KU is an added feature and favoriite of the girls.
Core Function(s):
Performing Technical Assistance and/or Training, Performing Research or Evaluation, Developing & Disseminating Information
Area of Emphasis
Education & Early Intervention, Employment-Related Activities
Target Audience:
Professionals and Para-Professionals, Family Members/Caregivers, Children/Adolescents with Disabilities/SHCN
Unserved or Under-served Populations:
Disadvantaged Circumstances, Limited English, Geographic Areas, Rural/Remote
Primary Target Audience Geographic Descriptor:
State, National
COVID-19 Related Data:
N/A
