Experiences That Predict Employment for Students With Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities in Federally Funded Higher Education Programs

Authors

Meg Grigal, University of Massachusetts BostonFollow
Clare Papay, University of Massachusetts BostonFollow
Frank SmithFollow
Debra Hart, University of Massachusetts BostonFollow
Rayna Verbeck

Document Type

Article

Publication Date

January 2018

Abstract

The Transition and Postsecondary Program for Students with Intellectual Disabilities (TPSID) model demonstration program, funded by the U.S. Department of Education’s Office of Postsecondary Education was implemented initially from 2010 to 2015. During this time, 27 institutions of higher education were awarded grants to develop programs for students with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD) to access higher education. TPSID programs were charged with developing model demonstration programs that would lead to gainful employment. In this article, we identify predictors of employment while in the program and at exit for students who completed a TPSID program between 2010 and 2015. Results identified several predictors of employment for students with IDD. Authors share implications for future research and practice gleaned from the analysis.

Recommended Citation

Grigal, M., Papay, C., Smith, F., Hart, D., & Verback, R. (2018). Experiences that Predict Employment for Students with Intellectual Disability in Federally Funded Higher Education Programs. Career Development and Transition for Exceptional Individuals, 42, 17-28.