Kategorier: Alle - stigma - education - workforce - training

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Residential Program of Vanguard Landing

The challenges faced by young adults with special needs as they transition to independent living and the workforce are multifaceted. Stigma associated with special education can influence the expectations of teachers and parents, which in turn affects the opportunities available to these students.

Residential Program of Vanguard Landing

Residential Program of Vanguard Landing

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Stigma that labels give youth that follow to adulthood

Education Longitudinal Survey of 2002
determine if stigma influences teachers' and parents' educational expectations
parents' and particularly teachers' lower expectations
student's own deficiencies or cumulative disadvantage
special education placement limits rather than expands these students' opportunities

Physical and Cognitive Readiness to Enter the Workforce

Physical Work Performance Evaluation
basic job demands, like dynamic strength, hand strength, and fine motor skills

recommendations for research and transition to work practice in the educational setting are discussed

Is the job safe?
Do they have the correct gear/ safety training to be successful?
Most are hired for blue collar jobs which require physical labor
Will the individual be successful at this job?

Issues that commonly arise for youth and adults emerging into independent life

full participation of all youth in inclusive communities
interactions between personal and environmental factors
A person's condition
Functional Capacity Evaluation (FCE)

Transition Assistance for Young Adults Who Have Special Needs

Education
Inclusion of family
Positive Support
Self-Advocacy
Independent Living
Availing themselves into needed services
Career planning for post secondary life
Interview Training
Job Skill Training