Building an Inclusive Post-Secondary Education Program for Young Adults with Intellectual Developmental Disability

Baker, Joshua N.; Lowrey, K. Alisa; Wennerlind, K. Ryan

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Education and New Developments 2023 – Volume 1

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Education and New Developments

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This book contains the full text of papers and posters presented at the International Conference on Education and New Developments (END 2023), organized by the World Institute for Advanced Research and Science (WIARS).Education is a fundamental right that accompanies us from the very beginning of our lives. It encompasses every experience we encounter, influencing and shaping our thoughts, emotions, and actions. Whether we engage in formal education within classrooms or learn from the world around us, the process of acquiring knowledge plays a vital role in our personal growth and development. It equips us with the tools to navigate the complexities of life, broadens our perspectives, and empowers us to make informed decisions. This International Conference seeks to provide some answers and explore the processes, actions, challenges and outcomes of learning, teaching and human development. Our goal is to offer a worldwide connection between teachers, students, researchers and lecturers, from a wide range of academic fields, interested in exploring and giving their contribution in educational issues.We have brought together a diverse group of individuals with various backgrounds to contribute their unique perspectives and knowledge on Education. By including people from different nationalities and cultures, we aim to create a rich plethora of experiences that can broaden our understanding of human nature and behavior. The exchange of ideas and experiences among our participants helps to cultivate personal and academic development, providing a platform for the exploration of new insights and discoveries.END 2023 received 758 submissions, from more than 45 different countries, reviewed by a double-blind process. Submissions were prepared to take form of Oral Presentations, Posters, Virtual Presentations and Workshops. The conference accepted for presentation 279 submissions (37% acceptance rate).

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“…The Bureau of Labor Statistics (2022) reports 19.1% of people with disabilities were employed compared to 63.7% of their peers without a disability. Research has shown that long-term career outcomes for individuals with disabilities can drop to a rate as long as 17.2% (Baker, Lowrey, & Wennerlind, 2018). Research on evidence-based practices indicated that early employment experiences, supported internships, and collaboration are effective in preparing and supporting IWDs for their transition to employment (Bellman, Burgstahler, & Ladner, 2014;Lee & Carter, 2012).…”

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Innovative Work-Based Learning and Employability Skills Training for Learners With Special Needs

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Employment has been identified as a critical need for individuals with disabilities (IWDs), given that it is an essential component of quality of adult life (Rogan, Grossi, & Gajewski, 2002). Nevertheless, despite the extensive support by federal legislation, public policy, federal initiatives and programs, the employment outcomes for IWDs are still disappointing and they continue to encounter employment problems such as lower employment rates and lower annual earnings. For example, people with disabilities have experienced significantly lower employment rates than those without a disability. According to findings from the NLTS2 (Newman, Wagner, Knokey, Marder, Nagle, Shaver, & Wei, 2011), the approximate rate of employment, at the time of the study, for individuals with disabilities ages 18-24 was 63% and was impacted heavily by the identified disability label and level of training/education. The Bureau of Labor Statistics (2022) reports 19.1% of people with disabilities were employed compared to 63.7% of their peers without a disability. Research has shown that long-term career outcomes for individuals with disabilities can drop to a rate as long as 17.2% (Baker, Lowrey, & Wennerlind, 2018). Research on evidence-based practices indicated that early employment experiences, supported internships, and collaboration are effective in preparing and supporting IWDs for their transition to employment (Bellman, Burgstahler, & Ladner, 2014;Lee & Carter, 2012). Longitudinal data demonstrates that schools can improve employment outcomes for youth with disabilities through job readiness instruction (Park, Bouck, & Duenas, 2020).

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