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Title: Evaluating the Impact of Integrated Practical Placement Programmes on Students with Intellectual Disabilities
Language: English
Authors: Harrison Burgin (ORCID 0000-0001-8575-3551), Jan Hooper, Alyssa Forbes-Nicholson, Gabrielle Koutoukidis
Source: Journal of Applied Research in Intellectual Disabilities. 2026 39(1).
Availability: Wiley. Available from: John Wiley & Sons, Inc. 111 River Street, Hoboken, NJ 07030. Tel: 800-835-6770; e-mail: cs-journals@wiley.com; Web site: https://www.wiley.com/en-us
Peer Reviewed: Y
Page Count: 14
Publication Date: 2026
Document Type: Journal Articles
Reports - Research
Descriptors: Students with Disabilities, Intellectual Disability, Student Placement, Job Placement, Work Experience Programs, Job Training, Nontraditional Education, Supported Employment, Interpersonal Competence, Sense of Belonging, Employment Opportunities, Inclusion, Student Employment
DOI: 10.1111/jar.70184
ISSN: 1360-2322
1468-3148
Abstract: Background: Integrated Practical Placement (IPP) programmes provide students with intellectual disability an opportunity to undertake extended work placement while concurrently studying a course. These programmes showed improved (2-3 folds) employment outcomes compared to non-integrated programmes, which highlighted the need to expand these offerings. Method: This study evaluates a range of IPP programmes, exploring variations, their impact and understanding experiences of the participants and exploring the impact of workplace training as a non-traditional educational experience. Results: Findings show 70%-100% of students enrolled in an IPP programme that delivered a sustained and integrated model of work placement either gained employment or entered further study, and that 100% of businesses and employees who participated in hosting a student for placement returned to the programme again and are open to employing people with disability. Conclusion: This highlighted how new education models can improve learning for people with intellectual disability and should be utilised broadly.
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