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Project

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

Center:

TX-Center on Disability and Development, UCEDD

Fiscal Year:

2025

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: Petcu S. D., Marshall, K. J., Zhang, D., Lalor, A. R., & Hussain, Y. (2025). Factors Influencing the College Decision-Making Process for Students with Disabilities. Disabilities. Li, Y.L., Zhang, D., Dulas, H., Whirley, M. (2024). Academic learning experiences and challenges of students with disabilities in higher education. Journal of Postsecondary Student Success.

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:

None

Primary Target Audience Geographic Descriptor:

State, National