Perspectives of Transition-Aged Youth with Intellectual and/or Developmental Disabilities about Self-Advocacy and Civic Engagement
Bibliographic Data
| ID | 12400012 |
|---|---|
| Authors | Megan C Best (0000-0003-1570-8872, University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, corresponding author), Matthew Best (0000-0003-4069-4134), Meghan M Burke (0000-0001-5287-2351, Vanderbilt University), Zach Rossetti (0000-0002-0616-7982, Boston University), Sarah Demissie (Vanderbilt University), Oscar E Hughes (0000-0003-4722-5832, Boston University), Oscar Hughes, M Ráez de Ramírez (Boston University), Manual Ramirez, Tim Kunzier (Boston University) |
| Year | 2024 |
| Volume | 37 |
| Issue | 5 |
| Pages | 813-832 |
| Publication date | 2024-07-31 |
| Open Access | Yes |
| Type | ARTICLE |
| Venue | Journal of Developmental and Physical Disabilities (JOURNAL) |
| Journal identifiers | ISSN: 1056-263X • E-ISSN: 1573-3580 |
| Publisher | Springer Science+Business Media (PUBLISHER • DE) |
| DOI | 10.1007/s10882-024-09985-1 |
| OpenAlex | W4401186705 |
| Language | EN |
| Citations received | 1 |
| References cited | 21 |
In alignment with the rallying cry of the self-advocacy movement, it is critical to center the perspectives of people with disabilities about their lived experiences. Yet, little is known about how youth with intellectual and/or developmental disabilities (IDD) engage in self-advocacy and civic engagement in special education. We conducted focus groups with 15 transition-aged youth with IDD across four states about self-advocacy and civic engagement. Youth with IDD reported engaging in self-advocacy at school, but outside of their individualized education program meetings. Parent advocacy and positive partnerships with educators promoted youth self-advocacy. Youth reported minimal involvement in civic engagement, but they had suggestions for systemic changes to special education. Implications for research and practice are discussed
Civic engagement · Intellectual disability · Pedagogy · Political science · Politics · Public engagement · Public relations · Self-advocacy · Transition (genetics · Disability Education and Employment · Down syndrome and intellectual disability research · Family and Disability Support Research · Psychology
| Citations per year | 1 |
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| Citation span | 2026 - 2026 (1) |
| Highly cited | No |