Papers by Maria Paiewonsky
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Social Integration and Inclusion
Springer eBooks, 2023
College-Based Transition Services' Impact on Self-Determination for Youth With Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities
Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities
Most youth in transition services with labels of intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD... more Most youth in transition services with labels of intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD) have poorer employment outcomes than their peers with other or without disabilities. One alternative approach to address this challenge provides youth with IDD access to transition services in the context of a college or university campus. College-based transition services (CBTS) provide students with IDD access to college courses, internships, and employment during their final 2 to 3 years of secondary education. A quasi-experimental design evaluation of one college-based transition services model, Think College Transition, found that, after controlling for student baseline scores, the college-based transition services had a significant effect on students' scores of self-determination at post-test. Implications for further refining the model are discussed.
Achieving Change Through Grassroots Education and Leadership
Leadership for Intellectual Disability Service, 2019
This Policy Research Brief reviews the state of knowledge and research practice in the emerging f... more This Policy Research Brief reviews the state of knowledge and research practice in the emerging field of postsecondary education for students with intellectual and other learningrelated developmental disabilities. The Brief concludes with a proposed taxonomy to better organize and structure research and program descriptions in support of an improved knowledge base. The review was conducted by Mary McEathron and Trisha Beuhring of the Evaluation Group at the
Supporting the Transition to Postsecondary Education for Students With Disabilities
Evidence-Based Transition Practices
Research Anthology on Physical and Intellectual Disabilities in an Inclusive Society, 2022
Preparing youth to become active and independent citizens is a critical goal for all societies. H... more Preparing youth to become active and independent citizens is a critical goal for all societies. However, youth with disabilities are less likely to achieve the same adult outcomes as their non-disabled peers. Although there is a growing body of research that has identified best practices regarding the facilitation of youth with disabilities from school to an inclusive adult life, many teachers do not have the requisite skills or knowledge to facilitate this process. This chapter explores best practices in transition education for teachers beyond the academic content, identifying eight key strategies that should inform teacher preparation programs. Using a case study from Iran, this chapter critically reflects on the relevance of these strategies in an international context, where inclusion and education of students with disabilities is an emerging field.
Recommendations from community recreation providers on how to include youth with disabilities in ... more Recommendations from community recreation providers on how to include youth with disabilities in recreation programs.
Hitting the Reset Button on Education
Career Development for Exceptional Individuals, 2011
Students with intellectual disabilities are taking the lead conducting participatory action resea... more Students with intellectual disabilities are taking the lead conducting participatory action research (PAR) to chronicle their college experience as part of a national college access initiative. This research currently involves college students with intellectual disabilities documenting their experiences using multimedia tools. These data are then shared via a digital storytelling website, VoiceThread. This article presents an overview of PAR, digital storytelling, and the methodology used to implement PAR with students with intellectual disabilities. Themes from the students’ work highlight their impressions of college, their adjustment to new expectations and responsibilities, and their recommendations to improve this experience. The researcher’s findings and conclusions about facilitating research with young adults with intellectual disabilities are described.
Institute for Community Inclusion, 2020
Employment, Income, and SSI Effects of Postsecondary Education for People With Intellectual Disability
American journal on intellectual and developmental disabilities, 2018
The low employment rates of individuals with intellectual disability (ID) are a major concern. Th... more The low employment rates of individuals with intellectual disability (ID) are a major concern. This study examined the effect of postsecondary education on employment atrnd earnings for individuals with ID and the effect of state variation on those outcomes. Rehabilitation Services Administration 911 (RSA-911) files for 2008-2013 were analyzed (n = 11,280 individuals with ID). Multilevel modeling techniques were used to understand state variation, such as various economic and programmatic features that influence outcomes. Postsecondary education was associated with increased employment, increased weekly earnings, decreased reliance on Supplemental Security Income (SSI) benefits. Policy implications are discussed.
Using Photovoice to Engage and Empower StigmatizedGroups: Examples from Field Experience
n the US, various groups experience stigma and oppression due to their race, poverty, disability,... more n the US, various groups experience stigma and oppression due to their race, poverty, disability, or health or immigration status. Social policies designed without their input can exacerbate gaps between policy goals and outcomes, and negative societal attitudes can lead to self-stigma. This panel will describe photovoice studies with a range of stigmatized populations. Presentations will discuss their respective approaches, analysis methods, findings, and engagement and empowerment
Career Development for Exceptional Individuals, 2011
Students with intellectual disabilities are taking the lead conducting participatory action resea... more Students with intellectual disabilities are taking the lead conducting participatory action research (PAR) to chronicle their college experience as part of a national college access initiative. This research currently involves college students with intellectual disabilities documenting their experiences using multimedia tools. These data are then shared via a digital storytelling website, VoiceThread. This article presents an overview of PAR, digital storytelling, and the methodology used to implement PAR with students with intellectual disabilities. Themes from the students' work highlight their impressions of college, their adjustment to new expectations and responsibilities, and their recommendations to improve this experience. The researcher's findings and conclusions about facilitating research with young adults with intellectual disabilities are described.
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