A Post Program Survey of Graduates from a College-Based Program for Students with Intellectual Disabilities

This study describes the outcomes of a four-year college-based certificate program for young adults with intellectual disabilities. This study considers outcomes in the traditional areas of transition to adult life (academic, employment, independent living outcomes), as well as the overall impact of...

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Main Authors: Jerry G. Petroff, Nadya Pancsofar, Marcia Schleppy, Bryana DeMonte
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Mason Journals 2020-09-01
Series:Journal of Inclusive Postsecondary Education
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Online Access:https://journals.gmu.edu/index.php/jipe/article/view/2697
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description This study describes the outcomes of a four-year college-based certificate program for young adults with intellectual disabilities. This study considers outcomes in the traditional areas of transition to adult life (academic, employment, independent living outcomes), as well as the overall impact of the program in the areas of human development (ie. social-emotional growth) or maturity toward adulthood. Finding from surveys completed by 51 graduates of this program indicated that through this program, graduates increased confidence and skills necessary for independent living, employment, and securing age-appropriate social relationships. Results also highlighted areas for continued support post-graduation in the area of employment and independent living to address known obstacles in these areas for adults with intellectual disabilities.
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spelling doaj.art-2db89674da744cd287c8445ca69646e82022-12-22T02:38:17ZengMason JournalsJournal of Inclusive Postsecondary Education2642-86792020-09-012210.13021/jipe.2020.2697A Post Program Survey of Graduates from a College-Based Program for Students with Intellectual DisabilitiesJerry G. Petroff0Nadya Pancsofar1Marcia SchleppyBryana DeMonteThe College of New JerseyThe College of New JerseyThis study describes the outcomes of a four-year college-based certificate program for young adults with intellectual disabilities. This study considers outcomes in the traditional areas of transition to adult life (academic, employment, independent living outcomes), as well as the overall impact of the program in the areas of human development (ie. social-emotional growth) or maturity toward adulthood. Finding from surveys completed by 51 graduates of this program indicated that through this program, graduates increased confidence and skills necessary for independent living, employment, and securing age-appropriate social relationships. Results also highlighted areas for continued support post-graduation in the area of employment and independent living to address known obstacles in these areas for adults with intellectual disabilities.https://journals.gmu.edu/index.php/jipe/article/view/2697postsecondary educationtransition
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title A Post Program Survey of Graduates from a College-Based Program for Students with Intellectual Disabilities
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title_short A Post Program Survey of Graduates from a College-Based Program for Students with Intellectual Disabilities
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