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Project

Promoting Career Design and Development via Telehealth for Rural Adults with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities

Center:

KS-Schiefelbusch Institute for Life Span Studies, UCEDD/LEND

Fiscal Year:

2021

Contact Information:

Evan Dean
[email protected]
913-945-8729

Project Description:

The purpose of this intervention effectiveness study is to investigate the employment, self-determination, career adaptability and decision-making outcomes of a career design intervention implemented via telehealth. Additionally, we will study the cost-effectiveness of delivering the intervention via telehealth, which will help inform practice and policy decisions regarding adults with IDD on the waitlist for HCBS services. Specifically, this study will (a) examine the impact of interventions to promote employment, self-determination, career adaptability and decision-making outcomes for adults with IDD in rural areas and on waiting lists, and (b) examine the cost-effectiveness of the intervention delivery mechanisms, and (c) examine the feasibility of delivering the intervention via telehealth.

Keyword(s):

Employment, self-determined career design model, telehealth

Core Function(s):

Performing Research or Evaluation, Continuing Education/Community Training

Area of Emphasis

Employment-Related Activities

Target Audience:

Professionals and Para-Professionals, Adults with Disabilities

Unserved or Under-served Populations:

Geographic Areas, Rural/Remote

Primary Target Audience Geographic Descriptor:

State