| Citation: |
Schutz, M. A., & Carter, E. W. (2022). Employment Interventions for Youth With Disabilities: A Review of Transition Practices and Partners.
Career Development and Transition for Exceptional Individuals, 0 1-16.
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| Title: |
Employment Interventions for Youth With Disabilities: A Review of Transition Practices and Partners |
| Authors: |
Schutz, M. A., & Carter, E. W. |
| Year: |
2022 |
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Journal/Publication:
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Career Development and Transition for Exceptional Individuals |
| Publisher: |
Sage |
| DOI: |
https://doi.org/10.1177/21651434221075810
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| Full text: |
https://journals.sagepub.com/doi/full/10.1177/21651434221075810
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| Peer-reviewed? |
Yes
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| NIDILRR-funded? |
Not reported
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Research design:
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Systematic review / meta-analysis
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| Background: |
The employment process for youth with disabilities often begins in high school. Although connecting youth to work is a recommended practice, the literature lacks a review of available interventions. |
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Study sample: |
This scoping review examined the practices and partners represented in 42 intervention studies addressing employment outcomes for transition-age youth (14–22 years old) with disabilities. |
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Intervention:
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These interventions varied widely, with a total of 25 components addressing employment preparation, job placement, other supports for youth, supports for other stakeholders, and collaborative/organizational strategies. Although families and employers participated in these interventions, the most prominent players were school staff and agency providers. |
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Conclusions:
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We offer recommendations for research and practice around strengthening employment practices and engaging multiple stakeholders in preparing youth with disabilities for work. |