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McNaught, John; Pope, Elizabeth M. – Career Development and Transition for Exceptional Individuals, 2022
Students with learning disabilities (LD) have not kept pace with peers without disabilities regarding enrollment in postsecondary education. The purpose of this study was to explore the experiences of "I'm Determined" youth leaders with LD who have enrolled in higher education. Participation led to structured experiences and…
Descriptors: Students with Disabilities, Learning Disabilities, Youth Leaders, Enrollment Influences
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Keenan, Walter R.; Madaus, Joseph W.; Lombardi, Allison R.; Dukes, Lyman L. – Career Development and Transition for Exceptional Individuals, 2019
The Americans With Disabilities Act Amendments Act of 2008 expanded the legal definition of disability to establish broader coverage for individuals with disabilities, including college students, than the definition in the Americans With Disabilities Act of 1990. The new interpretation of the definition of disability shifted the main purpose of…
Descriptors: Federal Legislation, Documentation, Transitional Programs, Academic Accommodations (Disabilities)
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Yu, Meifang; Novak, Jeanne A.; Lavery, Matthew Ryan; Vostal, Brooks R.; Matuga, Julia M. – Career Development and Transition for Exceptional Individuals, 2018
The authors analyzed National Longitudinal Transition Study--2 (NLTS2) data to examine the role of high school academic preparation and receipt of postsecondary academic support services (PASS) in predicting college completion among students with learning disabilities. Logistic regression analyses revealed that students who earned a 3.0 grade…
Descriptors: Learning Disabilities, College Graduates, College Preparation, Academic Support Services
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Rojewski, Jay W.; Lee, In Heok; Gregg, Noel – Career Development and Transition for Exceptional Individuals, 2014
A longitudinal sample from the Educational Longitudinal Study of 2002 was used to determine differences in work outcomes between (a) individuals with learning disabilities or emotional-behavior disorders and (b) individuals with or without disabilities. Twelve factors were arranged into individual, family, school-peer, and community categories.…
Descriptors: Adolescents, Longitudinal Studies, Learning Disabilities, Emotional Disturbances