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Anjali J. Forber-Prat – Inclusion, 2024
This conceptual methods article parallels remarks given at the 2022 American Association on Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities conference highlighting the importance of including the voices of people with intellectual disability in research processes. The purpose of this article was to put forth a call to action to disability researchers…
Descriptors: Research and Development, Inclusion, Intellectual Disability, Attitudes toward Disabilities
UNICEF Innocenti - Global Office of Research and Foresight, 2025
This brief introduces the Global Research Agenda for Children with Disabilities that sets out critical challenges: widespread data gaps, research underfunding, and limited visibility of children with disabilities in research. It sets out not only what needs to be studied, but how--emphasising ethical, participatory approaches and cross-cutting…
Descriptors: Inclusion, Children, Disabilities, Research Needs
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Chu, Szu-Yin – Asia Pacific Education Review, 2018
The purpose of this study was to investigate the perspectives of Taiwanese families regarding promoting foundations of self-determination for young children with disabilities. Twenty-one families of children with disabilities between 3 and 6 years of age in Taiwan were recruited for this study. Interviews were used to capture their perspectives.…
Descriptors: Self Determination, Young Children, Disabilities, Foreign Countries
Farmer, Thomas W.; Hamm, Jill V.; Lee, David L.; Sterrett, Brittany I.; Rizzo, Karen; Hoffman, Abigail S. – Rural Special Education Quarterly, 2018
Although there have been several advances in the development of evidence-based practices (EBPs) to support students with disabilities, many rural schools struggle to use EBPs. Rural schools may experience challenges that constrain their potential to provide support for the implementation of EBPs. Furthermore, there may be a mismatch between EBPs…
Descriptors: Consultation Programs, Professionalism, Evidence Based Practice, Rural Schools
Farmer, Thomas W.; Hamm, Jill V.; Lee, David L.; Sterrett, Brittany I.; Rizzo, Karen; Hoffman, Abigail S. – Grantee Submission, 2018
Although there have been several advances in the development of evidence-based practices (EBPs) to support students with disabilities, many rural schools struggle to use EBPs. Rural schools may experience challenges that constrain their potential to provide support for the implementation of EBPs. Further, there may be a mismatch between EBPs and…
Descriptors: Consultation Programs, Professionalism, Evidence Based Practice, Rural Schools
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Hillaire, Garron; Rappolt-Schlichtmann, Gabrielle; Ducharme, Kim – Journal of Learning Analytics, 2016
Prototype work can support the creation of data visualizations throughout the research and development process through paper prototypes with sketching, designed prototypes with graphic design tools, and functional prototypes to explore how the implementation will work. One challenging aspect of data visualization work is coordinating the expertise…
Descriptors: Visual Learning, Educational Theories, Visualization, Computer Graphics
Leahy, James A. – SEDL, 2011
This "FOCUS Technical Brief" provides examples of how technology-focused grantees funded by NIDRR [National Institute on Disability and Rehabilitation Research], such as Small Business Innovation Research projects and Rehabilitation Engineering Research Centers, can embed knowledge translation efforts throughout the technology transfer…
Descriptors: Technology Transfer, Information Dissemination, Grants, Disabilities
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Carpenter, John; McConkey, Roy – Children & Society, 2012
Disabled children are among the most marginalised in our society. Their influence has been negligible on policies and service practices that directly affect their lives. Empirical research using innovative methodologies can at least enable their voices to be heard. Based on the contributions of leading researchers and practitioners to a seminar…
Descriptors: Disabilities, Children, Exceptional Child Research, Research Methodology
Vanderheiden, Gregg C. – SEDL, 2013
This brief describes the technology transfer (TT) and knowledge translation (KT) work of Dr. Gregg Vanderheiden and the Trace Research & Development Center. The Trace Research & Development Center at the University of Wisconsin-Madison was established in 1971 with the development of an early augmentative communication system, which was…
Descriptors: Technology Transfer, Disabilities, Assistive Technology, Augmentative and Alternative Communication
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Chia, Noel Kok Hwee; Li, Jenyi – International Journal of Special Education, 2012
There is an alarming increase in more Singaporean children diagnosed with special needs and it could be attributed to higher awareness and better screening procedure. However, research and development on various intervention strategies for children with special needs is still very lacking. With the introduction of information and communication…
Descriptors: Disabilities, Special Education, Intervention, Autism
Cook, Bryan; Gerber, Michael; Hong, Li-Yu; Mannan, Hasheem; Zhang, Weng-jing – Journal of International Special Needs Education, 2012
Early identification and intervention for children with disabilities can significantly improve longer term outcomes, but in developing nations like many in the Pacific Rim, such programs and practices can be expensive and must compete against other needs. We argue that early identification and intervention by schools leads not only to life…
Descriptors: Disabilities, Identification, Special Education, Well Being
Kunsch, Catherine A. – ProQuest LLC, 2011
Despite a general consensus that students with disabilities should learn skills of independence and self-determination, schools have been criticized for not adequately preparing these students to actively participate in their education. In an effort to place a greater emphasis on this type of preparation, many educators have focused on increasing…
Descriptors: Intervention, Individualized Education Programs, Self Efficacy, Individualized Instruction
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Hansen, Barbara A.; Morrow, Linda E. – Journal of Invitational Theory and Practice, 2012
This article invites all educators to consider the implementation of the tenets of Invitational Education (IE) as a firm foundation and precursor upon which can be built an Inclusive Education climate and mindset which encourages success for all students. This eighteen month study of two professors from Ohio's Muskingum University shares from…
Descriptors: Inclusion, Special Needs Students, Research and Development, Teacher Response
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Petersen, Amy J. – Disability & Society, 2011
Using the emancipatory research paradigm as a conceptual framework, this autoethnography reflects upon participant and researcher relationships within a larger qualitative research study that involved participants labeled "other". Issues relating to fear of the "other", building reciprocal relationships, and who gains from the research are…
Descriptors: Qualitative Research, Models, Disabilities, Research and Development
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De Fazio, Carina M.; Fain, A. Christi; Duchaine, Ellen L. – Beyond Behavior, 2011
Legislation such as No Child Left Behind (NCLB), the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act, and its reauthorization, the Individuals with Disabilities Education Improvement Act, mandate that evidence-based practices be used in schools. In fact, NCLB requires that "scientifically-based research" be the basis for classroom practices…
Descriptors: Evidence, Intervention, Federal Legislation, Disabilities
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