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3.5 Improving Postsecondary Outcomes for Students with IDD/DD (Zhang/Yang)

Contact Information:

Dan Zhang
[email protected]
979-862-6514

Project Description:

Examples of Research Activities related to post-secondary outcomes, self-determination, and transition planning: Li, Y., Zhang, D., Dulas, H., Whirley, M. (in press). Navigating university life: Educational experience of students with disabilities. Journal of Postsecondary Student Success. Li, Y. F., Zhang, D., Liu, C. T., Wang, K., Yan, W., & Dong, X. (2024). Perceptions of UDL Teaching Practices among University Students with Disabilities. Education Sciences, 14(5), 501. Zeng, W., Ju, S., & Zhang, D. (2024). The relationships among parent involvement, student self-determination, and postsecondary education enrollment for students with learning disabilities. Journal of Disability Policy Studies, 35(1), 3-13. Zhang, D., Roberts, E., Maddalozzo, R., Li, Y.-F.*, Orsag, M., & Glass, T. (2023). Post-Secondary Education Outcomes for Individuals with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities: Self-Determination, Independent Living, Employment, and the Impact of COVID-19. Behavioral Sciences., 13, 832. Li, Y., Zhang, D., Dulas, H. M., & Whirley, M. L. (2023). The impact of COVID-19 and remote learning on education: Perspectives from university students with disabilities. Journal of Disability Policy Studies, 1-9. doi.org/10.1177/10442073231185264

Keyword(s):

postsecondary, university, self-determination

Core Function(s):

Training Trainees, Performing Research or Evaluation

Area of Emphasis

Education & Early Intervention, Employment-Related Activities, Quality of Life, Other

Target Audience:

Students/Trainees (long or intermediate trainees), Professionals and Para-Professionals, Adults with Disabilities

Unserved or Under-served Populations:

Racial or Ethnic Minorities, Disadvantaged Circumstances, Limited English, Specific Groups

Primary Target Audience Geographic Descriptor:

State, National