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Making the transition to postsecondary education and training.

J S Fairweather, D M Shaver

    Exceptional Children
    |December 1, 1990
    PubMed
    Summary

    Youth with disabilities access postsecondary education at significantly lower rates than their peers without disabilities or those from economically disadvantaged backgrounds. Further research is needed to understand the employment outcomes associated with postsecondary education for this population.

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    Area of Science:

    • Education
    • Disability Studies
    • Sociology

    Background:

    • Postsecondary education is crucial for long-term success.
    • Youth with disabilities face unique challenges transitioning from high school.
    • Disparities in educational attainment persist among various demographic groups.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To investigate the participation rates of youth with disabilities in postsecondary educational programs.
    • To compare these rates with those of youth without disabilities and economically disadvantaged youth.
    • To highlight the need for further investigation into employment outcomes.

    Main Methods:

    • Utilized a nationally representative sample of youth with disabilities.
    • Focused on individuals who recently exited high school.

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  • Analyzed participation data in postsecondary educational programs.

    • Main Results:

    • Youth with disabilities participate in postsecondary programs at one-quarter the rate of youth without disabilities.
    • Participation rates for youth with disabilities are one-third the rate of economically disadvantaged youth.
    • The long-term employment success linked to postsecondary education for youth with disabilities remains undetermined.

    Conclusions:

    • Significant disparities exist in postsecondary education access for youth with disabilities.
    • Current participation rates are alarmingly low compared to peer groups.
    • The impact of postsecondary education on the future employment of youth with disabilities requires dedicated study.