Journal Article Details
Citation:
Chambless, C.; McCormick, S.; Ipsen, C.; Kurth, N.; & Hall, J. (2019). Teaching self-determination to youth with disabilities: The ASPIRE model.
Journal of Vocational Rehabilitation, 51
(2),
199-210.
Title:
Teaching self-determination to youth with disabilities: The ASPIRE model
Authors:
Chambless, C.; McCormick, S.; Ipsen, C.; Kurth, N.; & Hall, J.
Year:
2019
Journal/Publication:
Journal of Vocational Rehabilitation
Publisher:
IOS Press
DOI:
Full text:
Peer-reviewed?
Yes
NIDILRR-funded?
Not reported
Structured abstract:
Background:
As one of the PROMISE projects, ASPIRE sought to enhance education and career outcomes to reduce long-term reliance on SSI. Self-determination training was offered to transition-age youth with disabilities receiving SSI as an evidence-based intervention to improve employment and post-secondary outcomes.
Purpose:
To investigate the implementation of self-determination training for transition-age youth with disabilities, and provide lessons learned to inform future programs.
Data collection & analysis:
Researchers used grounded theory and qualitative methods to obtain data on challenges encountered and successful strategies for delivering self-determination training to youth with disabilities. Informants were case managers and trainers in a six-state demonstration.
Findings:
Challenges encountered included low attendance and adapting training for groups with a range of disabilities. Successful strategies included scheduling other events in conjunction with the self-determination workshops and adapting the curriculum to be more interactive and relevant to the interests of teens. Youth outcomes were enhanced by increasing self-awareness and skills for disability disclosure.
Conclusions:
Considering the wide variety of training content and delivery formats, self-determination training can prepare youth with disabilities for post-secondary education and employment.
Disabilities served:
Multiple disabilities
Populations served:
Transition-age youth (14 - 24)
SSI and SSDI recipients
SSI and SSDI recipients
Interventions:
Vocational rehabilitation
Transition services
Transition services
Outcomes:
Employment acquisition
Full-time employment
Full-time employment