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Citation:
Castruita Rios, Y.; Lee, B.; Umucu, E.; Estala-Gutiérrez, V.; Kim, J.; & Tansey, T. (2023). Facilitators and barriers of employment among transition-age Hispanic youth with disabilities. Journal of Vocational Rehabilitation, 59 (2), 191-206.
Title:
Facilitators and barriers of employment among transition-age Hispanic youth with disabilities
Authors:
Castruita Rios, Y.; Lee, B.; Umucu, E.; Estala-Gutiérrez, V.; Kim, J.; & Tansey, T.
Year:
2023
Journal/Publication: 
Journal of Vocational Rehabilitation
Publisher:
IOS Press
DOI:
Full text:
Peer-reviewed?
Yes
NIDILRR-funded? 
No

Structured abstract:

Background:
Prior research has examined the associations between demographic variables and employment outcomes in transition-age youth with disabilities, yet little is known about the supports and services that provide pathways to employment among transition-age Hispanic youth with disabilities.
Purpose:
The purpose of the study was to identify variables associated with employment for transition-age Hispanic youth VR participants. Among them, demographic factors, barriers to employment, services associated with exiting in competitive integrated employment and associated weekly earnings.
Data collection & analysis:
We used descriptive analysis to examine the demographic characteristics of the study’s sample. Variables were then dichotomized, except for age at application, to be analyzed via logistic regression and a stepwise forward regression analysis was performed to assess the association between different levels of independent variables and selected dependent variables.
Findings:
Findings were consistent with previous findings examining the relationships between sociodemographic variables, vocational rehabilitation (VR) related variables, and employment outcomes in transition-age youth with disabilities. Our findings revealed that there are several positive and negative sociodemographic and VR-related variables associated with employment and weekly earnings for transition-age Hispanic youth VR participants.
Conclusions:
Besides supporting transition-age Hispanic youth with disabilities, understanding familial perspectives and needs would also be critical in facilitating a successful employment experience.
Populations served:
Ethnicity: Hispanic or Latino
Transition-age youth (14 - 24)
Interventions:
Vocational rehabilitation