Postsecondary inclusion for individuals with an intellectual disability and its effects on employment. (June 2015)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Moore, Eric J; Schelling, Amy
• Is Part Of: Journal of intellectual disabilities. Volume 19:Number 2(2015:Jun.)
• Page Start: 130
• Page End: 148
• Publication Date: 2015-06
• Subjects: ecological development -- employment outcomes -- integration -- intellectual disabilities -- postsecondary programs; Mental retardation -- Periodicals; People with mental disabilities -- Periodicals; Learning disabilities -- Periodicals; Handicap intellectuel; Trouble d'apprentissage; Handicapé mental; Périodique électronique (Descripteur de forme); Ressource Internet (Descripteur de forme); 362.1968588
• DOI: 10.1177/1744629514564448
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 1744-6295

Abstract

Postsecondary education (PSE) programs for individuals with intellectual disabilities (IDs) have emerged exponentially in the United States over the last decade. Research regarding these postsecondary programs has largely been descriptive, and thus, there exists a need for qualitative, outcome-based research. In this comparative case report, graduates from two types of PSE programs for individuals with IDs are surveyed regarding employment outcomes and other personal developments. The results from each postsecondary program are compared with one another and also with a comparison group of individuals with IDs who did not attend a postsecondary program (utilizing the2009 National Longitudinal Transition Study 2). This case demonstrates significant positive employment outcomes for individuals with IDs who attend postsecondary programs compared to those who do not attend such programs and highlights similarities and differences regarding outcomes of the two program types under consideration.