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Virtual Community Conversations as Catalysts for Improving Transitions for Youth with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities

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Title: Virtual Community Conversations as Catalysts for Improving Transitions for Youth with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities
Language: English
Authors: Benjamin C. Schwartzman, Michele A. Schutz, Erik W. Carter
Source: Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities. 2024 62(4):306-322.
Availability: American Association on Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities. P.O. Box 1897, Lawrence, KS 66044-1897. Tel: 785-843-1235; Fax: 785-843-1274; e-mail: AJMR@allenpress.com; Web site: https://meridian.allenpress.com/aaidd
Peer Reviewed: Y
Page Count: 17
Publication Date: 2024
Document Type: Journal Articles
Reports - Evaluative
Descriptors: Intellectual Disability, Developmental Disabilities, Virtual Classrooms, Community Programs, Community Involvement, Post High School Guidance, Accessibility (for Disabled), Transitional Programs, Community Based Instruction (Disabilities), Students with Disabilities, Interpersonal Communication, Discussion Groups
DOI: 10.1352/1934-9556-62.4.306
ISSN: 1934-9491
1934-9556
Abstract: Youth with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD) aspire to participate in a variety of activities after high school, such as attaining paid employment, enrolling in postsecondary education, being involved in their communities, living independently, and building friendships. However, complex and longstanding transition barriers require comprehensive solutions that are tailored to a local community's unique needs and available resources so that local youth with IDD may achieve their desired outcomes. This article presents "virtual community conversations" as a promising approach for bringing together local communities to tackle barriers to good outcomes for residents with IDD. Attendees were able to effectively generate innovative recommendations for addressing issues in their local communities. We offer recommendations for enhancing and extending implementation of this approach.
Abstractor: As Provided
Entry Date: 2024
Accession Number: EJ1438406
Database: ERIC
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Abstract:Youth with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD) aspire to participate in a variety of activities after high school, such as attaining paid employment, enrolling in postsecondary education, being involved in their communities, living independently, and building friendships. However, complex and longstanding transition barriers require comprehensive solutions that are tailored to a local community's unique needs and available resources so that local youth with IDD may achieve their desired outcomes. This article presents "virtual community conversations" as a promising approach for bringing together local communities to tackle barriers to good outcomes for residents with IDD. Attendees were able to effectively generate innovative recommendations for addressing issues in their local communities. We offer recommendations for enhancing and extending implementation of this approach.
ISSN:1934-9491
1934-9556
DOI:10.1352/1934-9556-62.4.306