The Impact of School-Based Transition Services on Employment Outcomes for Individuals Who Are Deaf

• In Event: 65.081 - Poster Session 14
  In Poster Session: 65.081-7 - Highlighting National and International Research in Deafness

Abstract

The purpose of this paper is to investigate the effects of school-based transition support programs on the long-term employment outcomes of individuals who are deaf or hard of hearing (DHH). This secondary analysis of data from the National Longitudinal Transition Study 2 (NLTS2) examined (a) the types of transition support services utilized by students who are DHH across educational settings and (b) measurable impact of receiving services on long-term employment outcomes. We investigated three broad categories of services: (a) coursework and training, (b) work-study services, and (c) career planning services. There were some differences in types of service use across educational settings, but after controlling for demographic characteristics, no significant effect of these services on long-term employment

Authors

• Stephanie W. Cawthon, The University of Texas - Austin

• Erica Wendel, The University of Texas - Austin

• Mark Bond, The University of Texas - Austin