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Project

3.05 Postsecondary Outcomes for Students with ID/DD

Center:

TX-Center on Disability and Development, UCEDD

Fiscal Year:

2016

Contact Information:

Dan Zhang
[email protected]
979-862-6514

Project Description:

Goal: Conduct research and evaluation studies on the effectiveness of an inclusive and career-focused postsecondary education program on young adults with intellectual/developmental disabilities (IDD), autism, and other disabilities. Obj (1) - Conduct research to investigate the knowledge an skills gained by young adults with disabilities who participate in the postsecondary program. Obj (2) - Conduct follow-up studies to evaluate employment outcomes obtained by students who graduate from the postsecondary education program. Obj (3) - Disseminate research findings about the effectiveness of the postsecondary education program to audiences through publications and presentations.

Keyword(s):

Core Function(s):

Performing Research or Evaluation

Area of Emphasis

Education & Early Intervention, Quality of Life

Target Audience:

Students/Trainees (long or intermediate trainees), Professionals and Para-Professionals, Family Members/Caregivers, Adults with Disabilities, Legislators/Policy Makers

Unserved or Under-served Populations:

None

Primary Target Audience Geographic Descriptor:

National

Funding Source:

COVID-19 Related Data:

N/A

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