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Project

Food security among transition age youth with disabilities

Center:

NH-Institute on Disability, UCEDD/LEND

Fiscal Year:

2016

Contact Information:

Debra Brucker
[email protected]
603-862-1643

Project Description:

Transition age youth in particular are receiving attention in disability policy discussions because there are difficulties transitioning young persons with disabilities from systems that supported them as children into adult educational systems, occupations, and other programs. This project will investigate whether type of disability and other characteristics, such as employment, education, and living arrangements, are associated with food insecurity for 18-25 year olds using data from the National Health Interview Survey (NHIS) 2011-2013.

Keyword(s):

food security, transition age youth with disabilities

Core Function(s):

Performing Research or Evaluation

Area of Emphasis

Health-Related Activities, Quality of Life

Target Audience:

Professionals and Para-Professionals, Legislators/Policy Makers

Unserved or Under-served Populations:

Disadvantaged Circumstances

Primary Target Audience Geographic Descriptor:

National