Zafft, Cynthia

Employment > Vocational Rehabilitation
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Postsecondary education services and employment outcomes within the vocational rehabilitation system
This article examines provision of postsecondary education services by the Vocational Rehabilitation (VR) system to eligible individuals with disabilities nationwide. The results of a secondary analysis of elements of the RSA-911 database from the Rehabilitation Services Administration in FY 1997 are discussed. The extent to which individuals within the VR system receive postsecondary education services is compared to the rate of individuals with and without disabilities participating in postsecondary education in the general population.
Transition > Dual Enrollment
Transition > Transition Research
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Coordination and management of services and supports for individuals with disabilities from secondary to postsecondary education and employment

This paper examines the often overwhelming and confusing process associated with finding and accessing services and supports encountered by students with disabilities in secondary schools as they prepare to attend postsecondary education and/or engage in employment. The white paper presents a description of problems related to coordination and management of services and supports, and the subsequent impact on outcomes for youth with disabilities as they exit secondary schools.

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National Coordinating Center
Program Operations > Student Outcomes
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College career connection: A study of youth with intellectual disabilities and the impact of postsecondary education

Participation in postsecondary education is a known predictor of a successful employment outcome for youth without disabilities. There is research documenting that this is true for youth with disabilities as well. Most literature on postsecondary education for youth with disabilities focuses on individuals with learning disabilities, attention deficit disorders, and physical or sensory disorders. There is limited research that addresses youth with intellectual disabilities regarding successful outcomes of participation in postsecondary education.

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MAICEI
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