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Transition From School to Adult Life in the United States: Issues, Practices, and Recommendations

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  27 August 2015

Jean P. Lehmann ,
Laurie R. Buys  and
Raymond E. Nelson
Jean P. Lehmann
Affiliation:
Colorado State University
Laurie R. Buys*
Affiliation:
Queensland University of Technology
Raymond E. Nelson
Affiliation:
Queensland University of Technology
*
School of Social Sciences, Queensland University of Technology, Carseldine Campus, Beams Rd., Carseldine, QLD 4034, Australia.
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This paper is an overview of the transition process for students with disability who are exiting from high school programs into adult life in the United States. Information about available adult services and the changing nature of the employment situation is highlighted. Further, practices that are currently considered to be the best by those actively involved in conducting research and articulating models for improving the future for persons with disability are briefly described. Finally issues and barriers that prevent persons with disability from establishing an adult presence through full participation within our communities are discussed and recommendations about service provision offered.

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The Australian Journal of Rehabilitation Counselling , Volume 2 , Issue 2 , 1996 , pp. 115 - 127
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Copyright © Cambridge University Press 1996

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